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Africa stories - Page 15

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SNP unveils next generation of CrystalBridge software platform
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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migration
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Data is a key pillar of every customer-centric organisation, as it relies on agile decisions to become increasingly sustainable and intelligent.
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Ransomware volume doubled 2021 total by end of Q1 2022
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware detections in the first quarter of this year doubled the total volume reported for 2021, according to a new report.
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Data crucial to capture shoppers' wallets post-COVID
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
First-party data strategies key to driving personalisation, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting relationships according to a new report.
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New ride service inDriver arrives in Melbourne - pick your own fares
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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apps
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ridesharing
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indriver
inDriver launches in Melbourne, Australia, offering passengers and drivers the ability to negotiate fares directly, disrupting the ride-hailing industry.
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Majority of APAC CFOs concerned about rising wages
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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hcm
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payroll systems
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salaries
Global CFOs are worried about rising wages to stay competitive, but remain bullish on growth, according to a survey by Globalization Partners.
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Lightyear and Sage partner for end-to-end offering
Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
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cloud services
Lightyear has partnered with Sage to integrate its automation software with Sage's Business Cloud Accounting and Intacct offerings.
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Yellow.ai appoints Surbhi Agarwal as global marketing senior vice president
Fri, 27th May 2022
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leadership
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conversational ai
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market share
Yellow.ai appoints Surbhi Agarwal as Global Marketing SVP to lead marketing initiatives for the Conversational AI company's global expansion.
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Could New Zealanders initiate a cyber attack from within?
Fri, 27th May 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The threat landscape is significantly increasing worldwide, and the opportunities it presents are a growing concern in Aotearoa.
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G8, ODIN enter agreement to develop renewable charging tower
Thu, 19th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
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power / energy
G8 has entered into a memorandum of understanding with ODIN to develop a charging tower powered entirely by renewable wind energy.
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Decision Inc. Australia enters partnership with Alteryx
Tue, 17th May 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Independent data and analytics consultancy Decision Inc. Australia has partnered with automated analytics company Alteryx, expanding its offering to clients.
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Milestone Systems appoints Malou Toft as APAC vice president
Fri, 13th May 2022
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
Malou Toft appointed as APAC VP for Milestone, focusing on long-term growth, strategic partnerships, and customer acquisition in the region.
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SmartCIC report reveals top five 5G carriers in the world
Fri, 13th May 2022
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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5g & beyond
The Global Cellular Performance Survey also found that 5G networks are delivering high download speeds but lagging in upload speeds.
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Sophos named Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice for network firewalls
Mon, 9th May 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company earned the highest overall customer rating among vendors with at least 150 verified customer reviews.
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APAC spending on telecom services grew by $11 billion - IDC
Mon, 9th May 2022
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uc
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telco
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analyst report
The IDC says spending on telecommunications and pay-TV services in APAC jumped from $494 billion to $505 billion last year, following global trends.
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Kyndryl appoints Yolanda Stead as head of alliances for Australia & New Zealand
Fri, 6th May 2022
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oracle
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kpmg
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lexisnexis
Kyndryl hires Yolanda Stead as Head of Alliances for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for fostering innovation through strategic partnerships.
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Hitachi Vantara appoints Jonathan Fester as ANZ channel manager
Fri, 6th May 2022
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storage
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partner programmes
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ict
Hitachi Vantara appoints new ANZ channel manager, Jonathan Fester and Nathan Knight as vice president and managing director for ANZ operations.
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Kyndryl appoints Yolanda Stead as Head of alliances
Fri, 6th May 2022
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oracle
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lexisnexis
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aconex
Kyndryl hires Yolanda Stead as head of alliances for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for accelerating growth and fostering innovation.
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Hitachi Vantara appoints Jonathan Fester as Channel manager
Fri, 6th May 2022
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storage
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partner programmes
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leadership
Jonathan Fester has been promoted to ANZ channel manager at Hitachi Vantara, while Nathan Knight has been appointed as managing director for ANZ.
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80% of Australian organisations hit with ransomware in 2021
Wed, 4th May 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
80% of Australian organizations were hit with ransomware in 2021, up from 45% in 2020, according to a new survey by Sophos.
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Singapore, Australia and NZ emerge as cloud leaders - report
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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iaas
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cloud services
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infosys
MIT Technology Review Insights and Infosys finds the three countries take the top spots in APAC, based on their cloud infrastructure, tools, and applications.