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The Metaverse has continued to impact more and more people in the world to the point that it is one of the most innovative technologies of this century. By definition the Metaverse is a virtual-reality in which people can interact with other people in a completely computer-generated world.

Metaverses allow people to build their own world, with the possibility of monetizing parts of it. Some organisations specialise in sales experiences and services in the Metaverse by allowing customers to attend events or meetings. It can also be used for gaming, work or development purposes.
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Top seven CIO disruptions highlighted by Gartner

Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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CIOs must prepare for potential disruptions caused by social, behavioural, and technological changes, says Gartner.
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Six trends driving near-term adoption of metaverse technologies

Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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Six trends are driving the use of metaverse technologies and will continue to drive its use over the next three to five years, according to Gartner.
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Norton research puts focus on metaverse safety for Kiwi gamers

Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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Norton advises Kiwi gamers on how to stay safe in the metaverse with its new research guide, offering tips on cybersecurity and privacy risks.
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Breaking the myths of Zero Trust model and understanding how it can protect your organisation

Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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So, what exactly is Zero trust? Is it a new product? Is it a certification or a mere buzzword within the cybersecurity industry?.
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Beware the darkverse and its cyber-physical threats

Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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A darkverse of criminality hidden from law enforcement could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.
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Why the Metaverse could be the key to enhancing the healthcare sector

Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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Expanding into the Metaverse could revolutionize the healthcare industry, with Accenture exploring its potential for health innovation.
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To win at 5G, telcos must tame their quoting chaos

Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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The catalogs of CSP (communication service providers) market offerings are set to explode as new digital services emerge, powered by B2B2X business models.
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The best ways to attract young talent during labour shortages

Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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New research from Citrix reveals hybrid working and ventures into the metaverse are top of mind for Gen Z workers.
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Digital resilience big concern for 95% of APAC businesses

Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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A10 Networks finds of the 250 APAC businesses surveyed, 95% of them are very concerned about all aspects of enterprise digital resilience.
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ABI Research calls for universal data governance framework

Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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The researchers state that a new universal data governance framework must be introduced to address the data governance needs in emerging technologies.
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When implementing eCommerce cryptocurrency payments, think safety first

Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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One in four businesses plan to accept cryptocurrency in 2022, but it comes with risks. Sift offers solutions to ensure secure transactions.
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'Regulatory challenges' kill NVIDIA's Arm acquisition deal

Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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The deal's off but NVIDIA still loses $1.25 billion, which Arm owner SoftBank Group will treat as profit in Q4.
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Meta says it's building the 'fastest supercomputer in the world'

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Meta's AI Research SuperCluster will be used to develop advanced AI in areas such as computer vision, natural language processing and speech recognition.
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Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report

Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.
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6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021

Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.
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The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.
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Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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Microsoft's announcement juxtaposes the genuine potential of Mesh for Microsoft Teams with widespread criticism of Facebook's rebranding as Meta.
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Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021: Metaverse, AI and hyperconnectivity in a hybrid world

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Microsoft CEO unveils updates for Microsoft Cloud at Ignite 2021, focusing on the Metaverse, AI, and hyperconnectivity. Over 90 services and updates introduced.
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Gartner: The Edge will eat the Cloud

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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Customer experience won't simply be defined by a web site experience. The cloud will have its role, but the edge is coming, and it's going to be big.