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Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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software development
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Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.
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Pega, AU Govt. and Canberra uni form dream team for tertiary students

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
The Australian Government's IP Australia, the University of Canberra, and IT firm Pega launch a graduate program to boost skilled ICT graduates.
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Five ways Aussie retail can survive the arrival of Amazon

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Australian retailers can survive Amazon, says business author Ed Ludbrook. Retail is about problem solving and customer loyalty.
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Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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exports
Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.
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ANZ - world leaders in IoT but held back by security fears

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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storage
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iot
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53% of ANZ respondents ranked artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning as an important technology initiative in their company.
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Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
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supply chain
Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.
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Schneider Electric forms green partnership with logistics company

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert will be implemented to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
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New year, new privacy regulations - are you ready?

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Ensuring Personal Information Protection (PIP) and privacy is a world and industry-wide concern among enterprises and service providers alike.
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Algorithm-friendly C.Vs & data analytics: How recruitment is expected to change in 2018

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Unless you are a contract or temporary worker - do not change jobs too frequently as turnover can be factored into the criteria AI screens for.
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Microsoft helps Australian company democratise new VR tech

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
Australian immersive experience platform, 360dgrees, has launched its retail offering with Country Road as its first customer.
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The year of SaaS: MuleSoft's predictions for 2018

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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MuleSoft forecasts 2018 as a pivotal year for self-serve IT, driven by decentralised IT strategies, AI integration, and a surge in SaaS application usage.
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IBM Cloud now connected to BT's 'Cloud of Clouds'

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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cloud services
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ibm
Direct connectivity to IBM Cloud data centers in Asia, and Australia as well as Mainland Europe and the US will arrive over the coming months.
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Australia & New Zealand named innovation champions by U.S association

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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consumer technology association
Australia, New Zealand, Finland and the United Kingdom have been named the most innovative countries, according to the Consumer Technology Association.
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Hitachi Vantara wins breakthrough Internet of Things award

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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storage
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wearables
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iot
IoT Breakthrough lauds Hitachi Vantara & others in its annual awards celebrating IoT innovation and leadership.
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China Mobile teams up with Huawei to kick off next phase of cloud initiative

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
China Mobile partners with Huawei to implement its CloudFabric solution, creating the world's largest OpenStack resource pool.
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Web Werks launches new security and compliance solution

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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data protection
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forrester
49% of system security chiefs worldwide report that they encountered at least one breach in the duration of the past year.
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Calling all tech companies - The AFP are on the hunt for a new partnership

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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video
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location tracking
Australia's Federal Police is calling on the technology industry to help improve public reporting capabilities.
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5 ways to reduce data center operations costs

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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iot
Slashing data center operating costs is within reach. Discover five best practices that can drive significant savings while enhancing efficiency.
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The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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blockchain
Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34, shares insights on chatbots, IoT integration, and tackling Australia's blockchain talent drought in our exclusive interview.