About Jessie
Jessie Chiang
News editor
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.
Stories by Jessie - Page 9
Nokia and Optus reaches new 5G levels using Samsung
Wed, 11th May 2022
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uc
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semiconductors
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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.
ABB unlocks sustainable energy upgrades for data centers
Wed, 11th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
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.
Odaseva expands in APAC and UK with more security features
Tue, 10th May 2022
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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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.
PwC named leader in worldwide cloud professional services
Tue, 10th May 2022
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hyperscale
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple, Google and Microsoft expands plans to get rid of passwords
Fri, 6th May 2022
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passwordless
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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.
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.
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.
Laybuy launches new AI chatbot Hugo using Ambit tech
Fri, 6th May 2022
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uc
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martech
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.