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COVID-19 accelerates interest in 5G, digital transformation and IoT

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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Interest in 5G has surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 71% of enterprises accelerating their digital transformation plans, according to a study by EY.
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NICE infuses voice of customer capabilities with artificial intelligence

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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NICE brings AI to the contact centre with Enlighten AI, enabling real-time, hyper-personalised surveys to improve customer satisfaction and reduce churn.
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Five must-haves for unified communications to bridge the gaps in a hybrid workplace

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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Despite the benefits of remote work, the office will continue to play a key role in how businesses operate in the future.
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The surprising reason remote workers are stressed out right now

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Over 90% of knowledge workers feel stressed while working from home, with 41% feeling either very or extremely stressed.
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Automation gives competitive edge to APAC financial services firms

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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The majority of Asia Pacific financial services firms say automation gives them a competitive edge, according to new research.
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Hong Kong a desirable data center location despite political and pandemic troubles

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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According to Cushman & Wakefield, Hong Kong is the third most attractive data center region in the entire Asia Pacific region.
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Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.
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Microsoft showcases what's new in Windows 11

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Microsoft officially announces details of the upcoming Windows 11 operating system, and yes, it's a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs.
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Alibaba Cloud shopping festival harnesses power of renewable energy and smart logistics

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Alibaba's annual Mid-Year Shopping Festival was not only a large-scale campaign across popular retail platforms, but it was also a feat for 'green technology'.
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Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.
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More Boomers than Zoomers want to work from home

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are more interested in flexible working arrangements than Gen Z, says a global survey from Accenture.
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Low-code tools from Salesforce enable anyone to create and ship apps from a single platform

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Salesforce enables low-code development with the release of its next-generation platform, allowing anyone to create and ship apps from a single hub.
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SAS analytics and AI company recognised for AI-powered deforestation detection platform

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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SAS recognized for AI-powered deforestation platform, receiving honours from Fast Company and PRNEWS CSR - Diversity Awards.
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Big Data Exchange opens first data center in Nanjing, China

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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The NKG1 data center, located in BDx's data center campus in Nanjing, spans 12,500 square metres and offers 4 megawatts of IT capacity.
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Huge gap in workforce privacy, 63% of organisations want employee privacy, only 34% achieve it

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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DTEX Systems report finds 63% of IT professionals value employee privacy, while only 34% of organizations effectively protect it.
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Oversharing of sensitive documents soars 450%

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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Oversharing increases the risk an organisation will lose data, violate compliance or privacy mandates, or experience cybercrime.
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Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.
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NVIDIA's AI Launchpad enables instant AI infrastructure for enterprises

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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NVIDIA has released AI Launchpad, an end-to-end hardware and software stack giving enterprises immediate access to NVIDIA-powered infrastructure and software.
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Cybersecurity problems are business problems, report finds

Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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Most security leaders in the Asia Pacific region do not report directly to CEOs, according to a report by LogRhythm.
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Remote working trend continues, digital transformation plans brought forward

Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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Over half of all knowledge workers worldwide are expected to work remotely by the end of 2021, according to Gartner.