Latest news - Page 175
F5 appoints new APAC channel exec
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
F5 names Edgar Dias as regional VP for Asia Pacific channels, aiming to enhance partner strategies and ecosystem growth amidst rising multi-cloud trends.
World's best city for WiFi speed and 5G revealed
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
London has emerged as the global leader for internet accessibility, topping Business Fibre's list of best cities for free WiFi and 5G availability.
IDC COVID-19 Tech Index finds business confidence in decline
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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analyst report
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covid-19
Business confidence on IT spending is continuing to decline despite moves to ease economic lockdown, according to new research from IDC.
Zendesk bolsters senior APAC leadership team
Fri, 29th May 2020
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martech
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Zendesk strengthens its APAC leadership team, appointing Wendy Johnstone as regional COO and Gari Johnson as senior VP of sales, to drive growth and operations.
Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns
Tue, 12th May 2020
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.
DXC Technology invests in staff enablement programme
Tue, 12th May 2020
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multi-cloud
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
Almost 10,000 DXC employees can train to become certified across multi-cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, and VMware.
IT services industry to have a 'dismal' 2020
Mon, 11th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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it services
New research from GlobalData suggests the impact of COVID-19 and the great shift to remote working does not bode well for the industry.
Australian businesses cybersecurity not up to par during COVID-19
Wed, 6th May 2020
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ai security
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hybrid & remote work
Australian businesses are not providing sufficient cybersecurity training for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite increased cyber risks.
Digital transformation crucial to enterprises for operational resilience amid COVID-19 crisis
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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supply chain
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globaldata
Digital transformation is essential for enterprise resilience amid COVID-19, driving companies like JD Logistics and Cox Communications to innovate.
Machine vision will help revive struggling manufacturing industry - report
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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globaldata
Machine vision tech, driven by AI and IoT, is poised to revitalise the struggling manufacturing sector in APAC, especially in China, according to GlobalData.
Micro Focus outlines CSR plan for the future
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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supply chain
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ethics
Micro Focus debuts INSPIRE, its forward-looking CSR programme, aiming to foster an equitable, sustainable, and socially responsible corporate culture globally.
Contact centre resiliency vital during COVID-19 crisis
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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crm
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martech
As COVID-19 strains Asia-Pacific B2C sectors, resilient contact centres become essential, says GlobalData. Experts highlight cloud and AI solutions.
Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
COVID-19 highlights need for instant, real-time payments - GlobalData
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
COVID-19 lockdowns are driving the demand for instant real-time payments, with GlobalData predicting over half a trillion transactions within five years.
SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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workplace
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sas
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dei
The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.
Report: Majority of New Zealanders exposed to cyber crime
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cybercrime
A NortonLifeLock report reveals 36% of Kiwis experienced cyber crime in 2019, leading to NZ$108 million in losses and over 5 million hours fixing issues.
Mastercard extends free access to STEM curriculum for girls
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Mastercard and education firm Scholastic have expanded free access to Mastercard's STEM curriculum designed for 8-12 year-old girls.
Asia home to half of the world's internet users
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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digital divide
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tablets
Asia now hosts nearly half of the world's 2.3 billion internet users, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns and rising mobile phone access in China and India.
COVID-19 pressure on business escalates
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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healthtech
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globaldata
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covid-19
More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
Online retailers lose millions as 1/3 of customers forget password at checkout
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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passwords
Online retailers are losing millions as research shows one-third of online shoppers abandon their carts at checkout due to forgotten passwords.