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Aon strengthens data & analytics with new hire
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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Aon hires Sulav Saha as managing principal, data and actuarial analytics to strengthen client offering and centralise data teams.
Xero reports $1.3mil net profit, passes 2 million global subscribers
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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accounting systems
While it took more than a decade to add Xero’s first million subscribers, it took two and a half years to add the next million.
GBG bolsters APAC leadership team with experienced trio
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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recruitment
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GBG enhances its APAC leadership team, appointing three senior leaders to drive growth in key markets including Malaysia, China, Australia, and more.
Unpopular opinion: The software monolith is wrongly maligned
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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We’re led to believe microservices are modern and monoliths are legacy - but it’s not that easy, writes Segment’s Alexandra Noonan and Calvin-French Owen.
Adobe provides a ‘jolt’ of inspiration through Amazon Alexa
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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Adobe launches a new Alexa skill, the Inspiration Engine, providing creatives with inspiring quotes, exercises, and visual prompts to spark imagination.
Security industry riddled with gender diversity issues & burnout
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
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gender diversity
Gender and racial disparities persist in the cybersecurity industry, with over 91% of professionals identifying as male, according to a survey by Exabeam.
5G brings potential for new revenue, customers
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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supply chain systems
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5g & beyond
Over 50% of enterprises believe 5G will help customer acquisition and generate new revenue streams, according to Infosys research.
Viva Energy appoints chief people and technology officer
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Amanda Fleming joins Viva Energy as Chief People & Tech Officer, set to spearhead innovation and talent strategy.
Cybersecurity in New Zealand is not working, expert says
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity failures in New Zealand are costing millions, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller, following recent cyber attacks.
Kiwis slow to jump on eWallet bandwagon
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Zealanders are lagging in eWallet adoption with only 16% of online purchases using them, compared to the global average of 37%, an FIS report reveals.
Montoux celebrates growth with new Courtenay Place office
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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Wellington-based insurtech Montoux is celebrating a new era of growth with a new office on Wellington’s bustling Courtenay Place.
The fourth Industrial Revolution is here and now
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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kemp technologies
The fourth Industrial Revolution is driven by the Softwarisation of Everything, intertwining the physical and digital worlds to maximise resource efficiency.
Teletrac Navman appoints new company president
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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digital transformation
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fleet management
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Teletrac Navman appoints Dr Jens Meggers as president, aiming to drive strategic direction and champion AI in meeting customer needs.
The growing role of big data in achieving operational excellence
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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data analytics
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martech
Data is one of the core elements of a digitally intelligent company and it is the key to unlocking real operational excellence.
Agritech co-op LIC appoints Andrea Black as new CIO
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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Agritech co-operative LIC has appointed former Genesis Energy executive Andrea Black as its new chief information officer.
Application shielding startup RedShield raises $14m
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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capital raising
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RedShield CEO and co-founder Andy Prow says that taking capital from a New Zealand private equity player was a strategic choice.
Google report unlocks AI's power for social good
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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social issues
Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.
NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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cyber threats
New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.
Step aside: Employees think they'd do a better job than the boss
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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recruitment
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workforce management
Despite high ratings in competence, a new UK study reveals that 7 out of 10 employees believe they could outperform their bosses in management.
New blockchain platform for B2B cross-border payments
Wed, 11th Sep 2019
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fintech
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blockchain
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martech
Global Direct's blockchain solution revolutionises B2B payments, promising faster, transparent global transactions.