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Achieving agility: data portability in the digital economy

Mon, 21st May 2018
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In a digital age defined by cloud and SaaS, achieving data portability is essential for business agility, security, and overcoming vendor lock-in.
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Microsoft perfects remote team collaboration with Surface Hub 2 launch

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Microsoft unveils Surface Hub 2, revolutionising remote teamwork with a sleek 4K+ multi-touch display and cutting-edge collaboration tools.
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Interoute shares measures taken to win energy efficiency award

Fri, 18th May 2018
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After winning the SIG GIGA Trophy, Interoute has laid bare some of its innovations in energy efficiency at its Geneva data centre.
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AI dominating twitter mentions from top influencers during Q1 2018, says GlobalData

Fri, 18th May 2018
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GlobalData says AI is way ahead of other disruptive technologies in terms of influencer mentions with over 25% share of overall discussions.
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How artificial intelligence can assist the delivery of quality education

Fri, 18th May 2018
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AI could assist a university with the processing of student enrolment applications or the reporting of academic results.
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GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right

Thu, 17th May 2018
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
​There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.
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How AI is changing marketing exponentially - Gartner

Wed, 16th May 2018
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AI is set to revolutionise marketing, offering real-time personalisation and conversational experiences at scale, according to a report from Gartner.
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Kiwi SMB integrates blockchain to verify supply chain

Tue, 15th May 2018
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supply chain
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nztech
Auckland's Olivia, a pioneering small business, adopts blockchain to boost food traceability and sustainability, exporting over NZD $2 million annually.
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Is your business ready to talk chatbots?

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Is your business ready for chatbots? CIOs must embrace these virtual assistants, with more than 50% of enterprises projected to invest heavily by 2021.
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NZ fintech sector growth outpacing rest of the world

Fri, 4th May 2018
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fintechnz
New Zealand's fintech sector is expanding at 48.5%, outpacing the global average of 31-33%, with strong regulatory ties and a vibrant ecosystem driving growth.
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How to get more value from legacy IT in a digitally driven world

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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In a digitally driven world, CIOs face the challenge of transforming ageing legacy IT systems into resilient, agile backbones to support modern business needs.
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SuiteWorld recap: How the cloud has revolutionised the way businesses operate

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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cloud services
Opening day of SuiteWorld is a great networking opportunity, with the #Hackathon4Good event taking center stage.
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Artificial intelligence oversaturation – going beyond the buzzword

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The marketplace is awash with AI claims, but distinguishing genuine innovation from marketing fluff remains a challenge, especially in cybersecurity.
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Media & entertainment industry data centres being pushed to the edge

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Schnedier Electric's Russel Senesac says there are a number of factors behind the growing need for the industry to be powered by edge computing.
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Oracle NetSuite rolls out “world's first” intelligent cloud suite

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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financial systems
The system is said to deliver the insight, interaction and automation that customers now demand to grow their businesses with AI and machine learning.
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Brisbane cybersecurity startup protects $1 billion worth of ICO funding from hackers

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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Entersoft's 'one stop shop' approach to cybersecurity has paid off to the tune of $1 billion worth of initial coin offerings.
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Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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power / energy
Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.
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GlobalData: AWS, lower cloud adoption barriers or face being overtaken

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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GlobalData has released commentary reporting Amazon's days at the top of the cloud market could be numbered unless it makes some changes.
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Anatomy of an outage: Understanding the lifecycle of downtime

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Businesses face high costs and risks with outages, impacting operations and reputation; understanding all stages is key.
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6 ways your manual payroll system could be increasing your risk profile

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Using a manual payroll system? You're likely boosting your risk profile. Here are six reasons why an automated, cloud-based system is essential.