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A first for WA: Zetta joins Microsoft's Global Skype Operations Framework
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A first for WA: Zetta joins Microsoft's Global Skype Operations Framework

Microsoft built SOF with the intention of creating a foundation for customers that will accelerate their Skype for Business Online journey.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017

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Qualtrics appoints Gurdeep Singh Pall as AI Strategy President
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Qualtrics appoints Gurdeep Singh Pall as AI Strategy President

Qualtrics, renowned experience management firm, welcomes Gurdeep Singh Pall as its first-ever President of AI Strategy. The former Microsoft executive will steer the AI-enriched evolution of experience management for customers and employees.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward
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Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward

Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
New panoramic video conference camera by Jabra
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New panoramic video conference camera by Jabra

The PanaCast is made for huddle rooms and spaces, delivering wall-to-wall video and audio, and data that is critical for modern video collaboration.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching
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Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching

AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Lenovo transforms conference rooms with new device
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Lenovo transforms conference rooms with new device

Lenovo has revealed its ThinkSmart Hub 500, a Skype Room Systems device, at Microsoft's Ignite conference in Orlando.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo
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Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo

Tom Felton, famed for roles in Harry Potter and The Flash, will join Auckland Armageddon Expo this Labour Weekend, promising a treat for fans.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy
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Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy

Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Genesys announces its new Microsoft status
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Genesys announces its new Microsoft status

Genesys becomes a Microsoft Gold Partner, strengthening their collaboration & providing customers with more value.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Progress in the shift to conversational computing
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Progress in the shift to conversational computing

Microsoft heralds a new era with Skype's latest bots, enhancing conversations with travel and entertainment to simplify life.

By Gurdeep Pall • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love
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Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love

The former Beatle has partnered with Skype to celebrate Valentine's Day by composing music to accompany ten 'Love Mojis'. Yes, you read that right.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
OTT voice providers challenging traditional operators
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OTT voice providers challenging traditional operators

Over the Top voice providers such as Skype and WhatsApp are disrupting the traditional telcos, and encouraging them to 'fight back'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police
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Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police

New Zealand Police urge extreme online caution after six Kiwi men fall victim to intimate Skype blackmail scams in the past month.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015

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Helping students become global citizens with Skype
EduTech

Helping students become global citizens with Skype

Skype revolutionises classrooms, empowering Kiwi students as they connect globally and grasp international perspectives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Skype while driving: Volvo to integrate Skype into semi-autonomous vehicles
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Skype while driving: Volvo to integrate Skype into semi-autonomous vehicles

Volvo to introduce Skype app in its 90 Series cars, allowing drivers to make calls and view upcoming meetings from their dashboard.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Auckland school kicks off Microsoft's worldwide Skype-a-Thon
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Auckland school kicks off Microsoft's worldwide Skype-a-Thon

Yesterday New Zealand led the world into the global Microsoft Skype-a-Thon, a 48-hour long event designed to connect schools around the world.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Microsoft hosts nationwide Skype and education event
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Microsoft hosts nationwide Skype and education event

According to Microsoft, the event is designed to connecting classrooms around the world and showcase how technology can be used to enhance learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015