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Otago experts to work with Government on AI framework

Mon, 7th May 2018
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University of Otago's AI experts invited by NZ government to develop AI and predictive analytics framework #ArtificialIntelligence #NewZealand.
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Gartner analysts popular among cloud backup companies

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Rubrik and Veeam have recruited former Gartner analysts Pushan Rinnen and Dave Russell, respectively, to enhance their cloud backup and recovery strategies.
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Tech heavyweights team up to produce 'Secure Edge Data Centre'

Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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ABB, HPE, and Rittal will unveil their new collaboration next week - a turnkey and resilient data centre environment tapping into edge computing.
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Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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Microsoft aims to train 5,000 Aussie public sector staff in cloud skills by 2020, supporting national digitalisation.
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IBM betting big on multi-cloud with raft of new technologies

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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At its annual THINK event, IBM has made its intentions clear with the tech colossus investing heavily to bolster its multi-cloud strategy.
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Schneider Electric's 'vendor neutrality' main draw for colocation startup

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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​​A London-based startup and new entrant to the UK colocation data centre market is due to open later this month after opting with EcoStruxure IT.
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IDC forecast 'exploding' cognitive/AI opportunities in APeJ service market in 2018

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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APeJ AI services market boom: IDC predicts 78% growth in spending, forecasting AI as key for competitive edge.
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Traditional data centres won't cut it for future energy consumption

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Policy Connect's report has revealed there are grim concerns that the demand for data and digital service will exceed energy efficiency gains.
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Forrester names Adobe leader in enterprise marketing and campaign management

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Adobe shines in Forrester's latest reports, leading in enterprise marketing and campaign management, acclaimed for top scores in current offering and strategy.
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Kiwi AI company's digital human being tested at UK bank

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines' technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.
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IDC Australia industry predictions for 2018

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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IDC forecasts that by 2021, 60% of Australia's GDP will be digitised, driven by DX; cloud services spending will surpass AUD $9.8 billion.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.
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IBM Cloud now connected to BT's 'Cloud of Clouds'

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Direct connectivity to IBM Cloud data centers in Asia, and Australia as well as Mainland Europe and the US will arrive over the coming months.
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Survey reveals next three years to be crucial for IT in Aussie retail

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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More than half confided their company would need to adopt new technology within the next three years in order to evolve and stay competitive.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34, shares insights on chatbots, IoT integration, and tackling Australia's blockchain talent drought in our exclusive interview.
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Scaling digital business: Making “everywhere, everyone and everything” a reality

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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While digital creates new possibilities across all industries, it also poses a big challenge to traditional IT models.
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Pakistani telco inks data center hosting deal with nation's largest ATM network

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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1Link Guarantee signs three-year data center hosting deal with Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) in Karachi.
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Frost & Sullivan names Indonesia's top data center service provider

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Frost - Sullivan honours top Indonesian companies for leadership, innovation, customer service and product development.
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Equinix: 8 predictions for IT in 2018

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Equinix highlights the rise of private blockchains, AI's mainstream breakthrough, and IoT's edge computing needs among its eight IT predictions for 2018.
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IT incidents costing businesses more than $150,000 every time, survey finds

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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Organisations are experiencing five critical IT incidents per month, each costing organisations upwards of NZ$150,000 to the business.