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All you need is intention: Creating purpose in product management

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As AI reshapes work, product managers must lead with human intention, turning clear purpose into products that truly serve people.
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Dave Clark founder dies after long design career

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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branding
New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.
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Cloudhouse launches Foundry to automate legacy app packaging

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Cloudhouse launches Foundry, a platform automating legacy app packaging to ease compatibility issues and speed up cloud adoption for enterprises.
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Wavelo unveils solution to unlock legacy telecom data for AI

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Wavelo unveils 'Free Your Data', a solution enabling telecoms to unlock legacy system data for real-time AI applications without costly overhauls.
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StorONE & Viking unveil unified storage to end legacy silos

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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StorONE and Viking unveil a unified storage platform combining hardware and software to replace legacy silos, boosting performance and simplifying IT management.
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IGEL launches hypervisor for secure legacy system use

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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IGEL has unveiled its Managed Hypervisor, enhancing security for legacy operating systems on modern hardware, bolstering enterprise IT infrastructure.
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Johnson Controls appoints Joakim Weidemanis as new CEO

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Johnson Controls has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as Chief Executive Officer, starting 12 March 2025, succeeding George R. Oliver who becomes Non-Executive Chairman.
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Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.
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Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders

Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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Satya Nadella's leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.
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Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.
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Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Legacy tech causes sustainability woes for 63% of IT leaders, despite 86% recognising efficiency's crucial role, according to a new study.
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Titan of Tech - Jess Firth of EsseVault

Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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Jess Firth, Founder and CEO of EsseVault, is revolutionizing digital legacy management with his secure online platform.
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Updating legacy systems amongst biggest challenges in telecoms

Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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IFS study reveals challenges and priorities for Communication Service Providers in 2023. Shifting regulations and technology upgrades among key concerns.
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Trellix enables greater cyber resiliency with extended XDR platform

Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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Trellix expands its XDR platform, offering cyber resiliency and improved security operations for over 40,000 customers.
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Mighty Ape appoints Gracie MacKinlay as Chief Gorilla

Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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New Zealand's Mighty Ape appoints Gracie MacKinlay as Chief Gorilla, with founder Simon Barton moving into the role of CFO and mentoring MacKinlay.
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How to modernise legacy apps without compromising security

Wed, 18th May 2022
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At a time when digital transformation has become central to business, even the most important applications come with a 'use-by' date.
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When technology overstays its welcome

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Battles with 'legacy' systems have transitioned into broader battles with 'tech debt', but the root cause and resolution options are still much the same.
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Vital assets: Why modernising your organisation's finance function has never been more important

Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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COVID-19 has highlighted the need for finance teams to adapt and invest in digital transformation, as outdated tools hinder growth and deter top talent.
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Manufacturers struggle to close security gaps as they undergo digital transformation

Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Combining new and legacy operational technology has left manufacturers vulnerable to cyberattacks, says ISG report.
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Legacy tech will never be dead – it's a hybrid cloud world forever

Tue, 11th Jan 2022
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Legacy technology is here to stay, so businesses must find a way to make it work alongside modern systems. Automation and hybrid IT provide the solution.