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Maincubes plans largest data centre yet for hyperscale needs by 2027
Data Protection

Maincubes plans largest data centre yet for hyperscale needs by 2027

maincubes, a top European data centre owner, plans to build its largest centre to date, FRA04, in Frankfurt's Rhine-Main Area, boasting a massive 40MW IT capacity and designed to meet rising needs for hyperscale and AI infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

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IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
EduTech

IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector

The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.

By Melissa Cantell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Cybersecurity is your defensive strategy, cyber resilience is your business
Ransomware

Cybersecurity is your defensive strategy, cyber resilience is your business

In light of the massive cybersecurity breach impacting Ivanti solutions, firms are urged to embrace cyber resilience for business continuity, demonstrating greater fortitude against potential disruptions.

By Christy Wyatt • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Sovos appoints new VPs of sales for EMEA & LATAM regions
Security Information and Event Management

Sovos appoints new VPs of sales for EMEA & LATAM regions

Sovos bolsters key positions by appointing Elcim Sirek and Marcelo Souza as vice presidents of sales for the EMEA and LATAM regions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler
Unified Communications

A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler

Generative AI is transforming personal computers (PCs) from mere consumer technology to platforms for innovation, set to revolutionise the way we live and work.

By Brad Pulford • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Supply Chain

Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals

Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition
Power / Energy

EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition

EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Eagle Eye Group appoints first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Data Analytics

Eagle Eye Group appoints first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Eagle Eye Group hires Jean-Matthieu Schertzer as its first Chief AI Officer, aiming to bolster AI-driven personalised retail promotions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
North Korea's illicit cryptocurrency theft fuels weapons program
Crypto

North Korea's illicit cryptocurrency theft fuels weapons program

North Korea's state-sponsored cyberattacks are amassing billions in stolen cryptocurrency, funding up to half of the nation's missile program.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Siemens & Intel to boost sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing
Unified Communications

Siemens & Intel to boost sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing

Intel and Siemens AG partner together to advance sustainability and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing using IoT solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Udemy reveals surge in AI training demand with first ChatGPT anniversary
EduTech

Udemy reveals surge in AI training demand with first ChatGPT anniversary

On its ChatGPT's first anniversary, Udemy reveals a vast 5,226% increase in demand for AI-related training in Q1 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Kingston Technology maintains SSD market leadership for the 6th year running
Leadership

Kingston Technology maintains SSD market leadership for the 6th year running

Kingston Technology continues as global SSD market leader for six years in a row, holding 28% market share in 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Australia's rise to prominence in the global ecommerce landscape
Marketing Technologies

Australia's rise to prominence in the global ecommerce landscape

Australia gains recognition as a leading force in the global ecommerce sector, bolstered by quick-to-market brands such as Geedup and Miss Amara.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
SafetyCulture unveils updated platform aiming to serve 100 million users by 2032
EduTech

SafetyCulture unveils updated platform aiming to serve 100 million users by 2032

SafetyCulture introduces an updated operations platform with ambitious plans to serve 100 million users by 2032.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027
Blockchain

API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027

New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
How AI is reshaping global transport and fleet insurance
Data Analytics

How AI is reshaping global transport and fleet insurance

AI revolutionizes transport and logistics, introducing an estimated $6.5 trillion to the global economy through fleet insurance.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

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Accenture to acquire New Zealand IT services provider Solnet
Digital Transformation

Accenture to acquire New Zealand IT services provider Solnet

Accenture is set to expand its cloud first capabilities in New Zealand with the acquisition of Wellington-based IT services provider Solnet.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023