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SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues
SAP

SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues

SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData
Customer Experience

AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData

AR and VR technologies are reshaping the retail landscape by improving customer experience both in-store and online.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
CX perception gap means opportunities for channel
Customer Relationship Management

CX perception gap means opportunities for channel

A new survey from Mitel shows that businesses' customer experience isn't as good as they think - but tech could be a big part of the solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Making an impact with data: top tips for CDOs
Data Analytics

Making an impact with data: top tips for CDOs

Chief Data Officers must reframe their approach to data, shifting from static stores to dynamic flows, leveraging real-time insights for operational impact.

By Jack Norris • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
OpenText releases two new cloud offerings for SAP
Cloud Services

OpenText releases two new cloud offerings for SAP

The new offerings are designed to integrate with SAP to enhance businesses' ability to manage their stored data.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Enhancing business intelligence with application intelligence
DevOps

Enhancing business intelligence with application intelligence

Taking a look at the intersection between business analytics and application analytics and how they can generate business impact.

By Simon Horrocks • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages
Gaming

Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.

By Ian Yip • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Why a data consolidation strategy is the best approach to GDPR compliance
Data Analytics

Why a data consolidation strategy is the best approach to GDPR compliance

For most organisations, the only way to effectively comply with GDPR is to adopt a strategy of data consolidation.

By Peter O'Connor • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
How Big Data is slowly destroying our environment
Data Analytics

How Big Data is slowly destroying our environment

I started my career around 30 years ago at one of the largest investment banks on Wall Street. Their data center was huge.

By David Leichner • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space
Data Protection

Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space

US cybersecurity firm, Protegrity, has opened its first sales office in Singapore as it aims to establish a presence in the Asia Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services
Unified Communications

Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services

Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Silent authentication may be the next best thing for last-mile delivery
Biometrics

Silent authentication may be the next best thing for last-mile delivery

Silent authentication could revolutionise last-mile delivery, providing ultra-personalised, secure services via behavioural biometrics and smart technologies.

By Emmanuel Legros • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Microsoft to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion
Marketing Technologies

Microsoft to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion

Microsoft agrees to acquire GitHub, creating a powerful alliance for developers and expanding Microsoft's tools and services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC
Crypto

Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC

Digital fraud in APAC is rising as online threats evolve. RSA Security's Richard Booth highlights key risks and strategies to stay protected.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Take a trip to the Summerset Isles in The Elder Scrolls Online
Gaming

Take a trip to the Summerset Isles in The Elder Scrolls Online

Following on from last year's Morrowind, the second full-blown expansion to Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls Online, Summerset, is now available.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Why fibre unbundling is good news for Kiwi broadband users
Fibre

Why fibre unbundling is good news for Kiwi broadband users

Unbundling of New Zealand's UFB fibre network welcomed by InternetNZ, likely to lead to innovation, better services, and better prices.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Xero rebrand reflects evolution from accounting software to business platform
Fintech

Xero rebrand reflects evolution from accounting software to business platform

Xero has rebranded with a new tagline, 'Beautiful business,' to highlight its evolution from accounting software to a comprehensive business platform.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
NZ cryptocurrency retailer partners with NEM Foundation
Crypto

NZ cryptocurrency retailer partners with NEM Foundation

NEM Foundation was set up to promote the NEM blockchain technology globally with its recently launched US$40 million development fund.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018