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Fusion5 named Microsoft New Zealand Partner of the Year
Partner Programmes

Fusion5 named Microsoft New Zealand Partner of the Year

The company was recognised at Microsoft's Partner of the Year Awards, which acknowledge partners showing excellence in solutions based on Microsoft technology.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021
Atos launches scalable end-to-end artificial intelligence analytics platform
Data Analytics

Atos launches scalable end-to-end artificial intelligence analytics platform

Atos has launched its Atos Computer Vision Platform, an AI video and image analytics solution for sectors like manufacturing and transport security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Cost of fraud in Asia Pacific reaches almost $4 per transaction
Fraud

Cost of fraud in Asia Pacific reaches almost $4 per transaction

A new study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions suggests that the cost of fraud in Asia Pacific tops almost US$4 for every transaction made.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Brauz teams up with Zoom to improve virtual shopping
Customer Relationship Management

Brauz teams up with Zoom to improve virtual shopping

Australian omnichannel experience platform Brauz has partnered with Zoom to bring video to everyday shopping experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Security vendors weigh in as fallout of Kaseya cyber attack continues
Malware

Security vendors weigh in as fallout of Kaseya cyber attack continues

Ransomware attack on Kaseya serves as a stark reminder of the increasing threat faced by organizations, say security experts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Interview: commercetools explores the realities of the 'commerce possibilities chasm'
Marketing Technologies

Interview: commercetools explores the realities of the 'commerce possibilities chasm'

commercetools' Modern Commerce Day brought together major brands to discuss how technology drives innovation and growth in commerce.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
IBM and Colt collaborate on new 5G and edge solutions
Edge Computing

IBM and Colt collaborate on new 5G and edge solutions

Colt Technology Services partners with IBM to facilitate edge computing strategy for enhanced data and application transfer across hybrid cloud environments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers
Amazon

Rejoice! Amazon Australia opens to New Zealand customers

New Zealand shoppers gain access to Amazon's Australian store, offering millions of products with faster, cheaper deliveries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Micro Focus named leader in AI predictive analytics by Research in Action
Data Analytics

Micro Focus named leader in AI predictive analytics by Research in Action

Micro Focus named global leader in AI predictive analytics by Research in Action, offering excellent integrations and data items.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Shopify unveils major platform investments and upgrades
Marketing Technologies

Shopify unveils major platform investments and upgrades

Shopify announces its largest ever platform investments, including upgrades to its Liquid platform and new developer features.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Biometrics

Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working

Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt
Buy Now Pay Later

Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt

Buy now, pay later schemes could damage credit scores and harm vulnerable consumers, warns credit firm ClearScore.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
CrowdStrike picks up AWS award for Falcon cybersecurity solution
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike picks up AWS award for Falcon cybersecurity solution

CrowdStrike's Falcon cybersecurity platform has won two awards from AWS, recognizing its achievements in protecting customers and its ISV partnership.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
HIVERY continues to scale up following closure of debt funding round
Health Technologies

HIVERY continues to scale up following closure of debt funding round

AI specialist HIVERY has secured undisclosed debt financing from the 1V Venture Credit Fund ahead of its next funding round to support its growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Accenture acquires CS Technology, builds out cloud first offering
Hybrid Cloud

Accenture acquires CS Technology, builds out cloud first offering

Accenture has acquired technology management consulting firm CS Technology to expand its cloud first infrastructure engineering capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Future of work tech spend to reach $656bn in 2021, IDC finds
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Future of work tech spend to reach $656bn in 2021, IDC finds

Organizations in 2021 are projected to spend $656bn on future of work technologies, a 17.4% increase over 2020, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
New cloud-native video surveillance solution launched across ANZ
Surveillance

New cloud-native video surveillance solution launched across ANZ

Ava's cloud-native video surveillance solution is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand through a partnership with Sektor.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021

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