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Jessie Chiang
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Jessie has been storytelling for as long as she can remember. She's worked as a radio reporter and also as a podcast producer. What attracts her most to being a journalist is meeting different people and being exposed to completely new topics. She enjoys hiking and can always do with a snack.
Former TechDay team member.

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Nokia and Optus reaches new 5G levels using Samsung

Wed, 11th May 2022
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5g & beyond
Nokia and Optus have achieved the world's first 3CC Carrier Aggregation 5G SA data call using a commercial Samsung headset in Australia.
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ABB unlocks sustainable energy upgrades for data centers

Wed, 11th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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ABB says its new microgrid solutions will get data centers ready for the green revolution and use their own energy sources with a reduced carbon footprint.
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Odaseva expands in APAC and UK with more security features

Tue, 10th May 2022
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data analytics
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martech
Odaseva, a data platform for Salesforce, is establishing new headquarters in London as well as a new data center in India.
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PwC named leader in worldwide cloud professional services

Tue, 10th May 2022
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dc
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cloud services
The latest IDC MarketScape report finds PwC to be a leading vendor in worldwide cloud professional services. .
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ESP acquires BraveGen in bid for energy efficiency

Tue, 10th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre maintenance / management
New Zealand company ESP has acquired BraveGen, to create what it says is the country's largest energy efficiency and sustainability solutions business.
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A look at the rewards and risks of open banking - report

Tue, 10th May 2022
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fintech
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e-commerce
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cloud services
RiskBusiness says its report on open banking finds that while it holds much potential, financial services firms need to ensure they have robust, risk processes.
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Tech Data to use Pluribus Networks' cloud solutions in APAC

Tue, 10th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Tech Data partners with Pluribus Networks to accelerate digital transformation in APAC data centers, with $94bn investments predicted by 2027.
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Hubs report finds 3D printing market to triple by 2026

Mon, 9th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Hubs says it's annual 3D Printing Trend Report finds the market will hit $44.5 billion by 2026, based on a 24% compound growth.
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APAC spending on telecom services grew by $11 billion - IDC

Mon, 9th May 2022
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analyst report
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covid-19
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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Direct routing calling on Microsoft Teams made easier in APAC

Mon, 9th May 2022
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microsoft
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cloud services
Symbio Holdings' Telcoinabox launches Unite Calling, a Microsoft Teams direct routing solution designed to simplify cloud calling for SMEs.
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Norton finds deepfakes and crypto scams rising in Australia

Fri, 6th May 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Norton says between January and March of this year, it thwarted more than 37,098,261 threats, the equivalent of around 403,241 threats per day.
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Apple, Google and Microsoft expands plans to get rid of passwords

Fri, 6th May 2022
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
FIDO Alliance says the world is closer to not relying on passwords after Apple, Google and Microsoft expands their support for a passwordless sign-in standard.
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Citrix and Google Cloud partner to make hybrid work easier

Fri, 6th May 2022
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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daas
Citrix has announced that two new Citrix DaaS solutions are now available for purchase in the Google Cloud Marketplace.
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SAP New Zealand revenue grows by 28% in financial results

Fri, 6th May 2022
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iaas
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microsoft
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cloud services
SAP New Zealand's revenue jumped from just over $143.2 million to more than $184 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Laybuy launches new AI chatbot Hugo using Ambit tech

Fri, 6th May 2022
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ai
Laybuy partners with fellow New Zealand company Ambit to launch conversational AI in a bid to support its international growth.
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New precedent for cybersecurity after legal judgement of RI Advice

Fri, 6th May 2022
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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court case
In an Australian first, the Federal Court has found that RI Advice failed to adequately manage cybersecurity risks.
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Dell's software upgrades to boost security and capacity

Wed, 4th May 2022
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network infrastructure
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devops
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multi-cloud
Dell Technologies has made more than 500 software advancements across Dell Powerstore, PowerMax and PowerFlex.
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Cloud company Pax8 comes to Australia and NZ, next Asia

Wed, 4th May 2022
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cloud services
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modernisation
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pax8
Pax8 is expanding into APAC and looking to modernise how businesses use cloud technology through its own cloud commerce marketplace, and support programs.
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Australia's most downloaded apps revealed in study

Wed, 4th May 2022
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digital entertainment
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apps
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netflix
Sensor Tower reveals government apps topped the list followed by the usual social media suspects, but local streaming services also made the cut.
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Australian and NZ security leaders want better innovation

Tue, 3rd May 2022
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cybersecurity
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vectra
Vectra research finds most Australian and NZ security leaders are aware their solutions are ineffective, with 58% buying a product that's failed at least once.