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Minecraft Earth is now available in New Zealand
Gaming

Minecraft Earth is now available in New Zealand

It's great that Kiwis get this early opportunity to join Minecraft as it takes the leap from the screen into the AR world.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve
Artificial Intelligence

Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve

Despite high adoption of AI, retailers still need improvements in hyper-personalisation and customer intent understanding, reveals Lucidworks research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy
Data Science

The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy

Google's Sycamore quantum computer achieves quantum supremacy by solving a complex computation in 200 seconds, outperforming classical computers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
How cloud technologies are shaping the data-driven contact centre
Unified Communications

How cloud technologies are shaping the data-driven contact centre

According to a global Ecosystm cloud study, more than half (53%) of organisations have increased work processes and efficiency as a result of using the cloud.

By Audrey William • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report
Digital Transformation

Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report

Despite the push for digital transformation, only 17% of banks have successfully implemented it at scale, says a report by Infosys Finacle and Efma.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
realme smartphones launch into Aussie market
Digital Signage

realme smartphones launch into Aussie market

The Oppo-supported up-and-comer has announced the release of four devices, three of which include quad-camera, all under $500.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
'Be data ready': Breaking buzzwords with Chris Powell of Commvault
Software-as-a-Service

'Be data ready': Breaking buzzwords with Chris Powell of Commvault

Commvault's CMO champions 'data readiness' as cyber threats surge, stressing the need for robust data management.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Cost of fraud averaging 3.4 times lost transaction value - study
Online fraud

Cost of fraud averaging 3.4 times lost transaction value - study

The LexisNexis study found that there was an average of almost 400 successful monthly fraudulent transactions in the South East Asia region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Hitachi vows to improve DX in Asia's real estate sector
Digital Transformation

Hitachi vows to improve DX in Asia's real estate sector

Hitachi and Frasers Property invest SGD $50 million each to fuel digital transformation in Asia-Pacific's real estate, eyeing a USD $82 billion market by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Elastic launches endpoint security offering
Endpoint Protection

Elastic launches endpoint security offering

The offering is based on its acquisition of Endgame, a company focusing on threat prevention, detection, and response based on the MITRE ATT&CK matrix.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
The inherent flaws in big data analysis
Data Analytics

The inherent flaws in big data analysis

Big data analysis promises quick business insights but often falters due to mismanaged dimensions and hierarchies, warns analytics firm TIBCO.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Nintendo Switch, bringing its vast, detailed world to a portable console. But how does it fare on the go?.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7
Marketing Technologies

Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7

The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7's global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Talend Cloud launches on Microsoft Azure to meet customer demand
DevOps

Talend Cloud launches on Microsoft Azure to meet customer demand

Talend Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure, offering faster time to business insights and advanced analytics capabilities, according to the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Exclusive: How metrics are becoming everything in marketing
Marketing

Exclusive: How metrics are becoming everything in marketing

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly shifting towards data-driven marketing, driven by technological advancements and evolving client demands.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019
Razer fits latest gaming laptop with infrared keyboard tech
Gaming

Razer fits latest gaming laptop with infrared keyboard tech

Razer's new gaming laptop has opted for optical keyboard technologies designed to register faster key presses and more commands in the heat of the battle.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019
Asia Pacific economies poised for public cloud boom, says Google Cloud
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific economies poised for public cloud boom, says Google Cloud

Public cloud will create more than 1.6 million jobs and contribute US$450 billion to global economies, according to a new Google Cloud report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwis leaders in global race for fibre adoption
Unified Communications

Kiwis leaders in global race for fibre adoption

Second only to Japan, New Zealanders' fibre adoption rate is more than double the global average by population, according to IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019