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Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.
Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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FPT surpasses $1bn in global IT service revenue, amid successful acquisitions and the launch of new automotive tech subsidiary.
DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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google
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opera
A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.
Asus unveils AI-powered laptops & dual-screen OLED tech at CES 2024
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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productivity
At CES 2024, ASUS debuts AI-powered technology that redefines the limits of performance, including the world's first 14-inch dual-screen OLED laptop and foldable OLED portable display.
Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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inflation
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m&a
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M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
Australian edtech Getmee triumphs in recent funding round
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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deakin university
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investment
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universities
Australian ed-tech startup Getmee secures funding led by Access Capital Ventures to facilitate its AI-supported English coaching platform's expansion.
SingPost leverages Boomi for customer onboarding in digital shift
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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Singapore's SingPost has leveraged Boomi's platform in its digital transformation to quicken customer onboarding and improve delivery visibility.
Cloudflare reports rise in API threats & DDoS shifts
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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gaming
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
New report warns of a rise in API-based cyber threats as businesses digitise, alongside escalating DDoS activities targeting specific sectors and regions.
Persistent and AWS extend generative AI development in strategic endeavour
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
Persistent Systems and AWS are set to accelerate development of innovative AI solutions through expanded use case discovery and proof of concept builds.
Zendesk acquires AI firm Klaus to enhance customer experience
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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cx
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Zendesk enhances its customer experience (CX) solutions by acquiring AI firm Klaus, aiming to optimise agent performance and increase customer interaction quality.
HPE set to acquire Juniper Networks in $14 billion deal
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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hybrid cloud
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juniper networks
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has agreed to acquire AI-native networks leader Juniper Networks for $14bn, a move set to double HPE's networking business and strengthen its edge-to-cloud strategy.
Ruckus Wi-Fi 7 AP chosen for Wi-Fi Alliance's global certification tests
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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ai
CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 AP has been selected by the Wi-Fi Alliance for its Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 interoperability certification test bed, ensuring optimal connectivity and performance for future global Wi-Fi devices.
CommScope completes Home Networks divestiture to Vantiva
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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software
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customer service
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commscope
CommScope concludes divestiture of its Home Networks Business to Vantiva, gaining a 25% stake and potential $100m earn-out, set to minimally affect 2024 EBITDA outlook.
SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.
Calabrio acquires Wysdom to enhance AI & machine learning capabilities
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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productivity
Calabrio acquires AI and virtual agent performance solutions firm, Wysdom, aimed at optimising their customer service with enhanced AI and machine learning.
Cybersecurity landscape shaped by PQC, AI & sustainability
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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encryption
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quantum computing
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Advances in quantum cryptography, AI, sustainability, infrastructure resilience and efforts to bridge the skill gap will drive cybersecurity in 2024.
Asia Pacific firms face rising cyber threat, Dell report reveals
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
Dell's Global Data Protection Index reveals heightened cyber threat levels, with 57% of firms in the Asia Pacific reporting incidents that blocked data access; financial fallout doubles to an average of $1.4m per company.
Infor named Leader in 2023-2024 IDC MarketScape for ERP cloud services
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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saas
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public cloud
Infor, a global industry cloud firm, has been designated a Leader in IDC MarketScape's 2023-24 Enterprise ERP Vendor Assessment, underlining its commanding presence in cloud innovation and industry expertise.
Thoughtworks unveils Looking Glass report, demystifying latest tech trends
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
Thoughtworks unveils the fourth edition of its Looking Glass report, outlining five key tech trends and challenges for companies, with a focus on the role and risks of GenAI in business operations.
How Intelligent Automation (IA) is transforming Human Resource
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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hcm
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it automation
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payroll systems
Now more than ever, people are looking for organizations with meaningful roles, access to new technology and company values similar to their own.