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Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis

Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
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COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Online ad giants urged to aid tourism operators hit by COVID-19. Arival research calls on Google and Facebook to offer advertising credit.
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Mines, underwater, outer space - the weirdest data centers on Earth and beyond

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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From Norwegian fjords to converted World War II shelters, data centres are finding homes in unique locations to keep up with skyrocketing global data demands.
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Kaspersky named one of the top 100 global innovators

Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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For the second year, it made the Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator list by Clarivate Analytics, which includes giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google.
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Leveling the business playing field for women

Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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Facebook partners with SheOwnsIt NZ to empower female entrepreneurs with free marketing training, addressing bias and enabling a fairer business landscape.
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IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.
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Global cloud infrastructure spending grows 37% in Q4

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Global cloud infrastructure spending hit US$30 billion in Q4 2019, driven by digital transformation, with AWS leading at 32% market share.
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Antivirus would have saved these businesses $71 billion in 2019

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Businesses lost USD $71 billion in 2019 due to data breaches that could have been prevented with antivirus solutions, says Precisecurity.com.
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Australian workers feel voiceless, research finds

Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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Over half of Australian workers feel voiceless at their jobs despite managers claiming they give all employees a voice, says a report from Workplace.
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Big Tech firms dominating internet choices

Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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Consumers in the Asia Pacific heavily rely on Big Tech for online services, yet 60% crave more market choices, reveals Internet Society research.
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Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices

Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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book is taking a leap beyond all things social networking – and into smart video calling devices as it tries to take WhatsApp beyond the smartphone.
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VR boom shows no sign of slowing

Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.
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Looking for love? Facebook gets in on the dating game

Mon, 9th Sep 2019
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Facebook launches its Dating feature in 20 countries, aiming to rival Tinder by fostering meaningful relationships through shared interests.
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Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.
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Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues

Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.
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Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.
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Talent troubles plague growing MSP market, says Datto

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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As the MSP industry continues to grow, a recent report from Datto shows that recruiting talent is tougher than ever - plus more MSP trends.
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Twitter gets a makeover

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.
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Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Facebook's cryptocurrency plans signify that cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, according to the CEO of deVere Group.
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Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Libra, and digital wallet, Calibra, in 2020, aiming to revolutionise financial access in developing countries.