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COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200

Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.
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Border restrictions block Konica Minolta Australia managing director replacement

Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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Border restrictions delay leadership transition at Konica Minolta Australia, with Dr. David Cooke staying on as Yohei Konaka awaits travel clearance.
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Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
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COVID-19 pressure on business escalates

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
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Denodo reports customer and revenue wins for 2019

Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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Denodo, the data virtualisation provider, has experienced worldwide growth in 2019 thanks to strong year-end momentum and quality customer interactions.
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Game review: MLB The Show 20

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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sports
MLB The Show 20 is sure to please baseball fans as it continues to be the best baseball game franchise of all time.
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StorageCraft 'doubles down' on channel engagement

Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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The 100% channel company has announced a series of initiatives and a new global sales head to improve its momentum globally.
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Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report

Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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Remote working is becoming a reality for many, with 83% of professionals saying they can accomplish all tasks remotely, according to a new report from GitLab.
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Nanotech brings tough, flexible sensor to life

Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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Engineers at the University of Waterloo have created a silicone/graphene material that can act as a sensor for wearable technologies.
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Escaping gravity: Practical ways to support career growth paths for women in IT

Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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Tech firms can close the gender gap in leadership by setting firm targets, embracing flexible policies, and fostering female-specific mentorship and networking.
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Data theft & fraud lead to growth in employment screening services

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Employment screening services market could reach $4.8bn by 2023, driven by the need for safer hiring decisions and increasing data theft.
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Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia

Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Google's Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
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Revenue from 5G IoT connections to skyrocket 1,400% in next five years

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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A Juniper Research study forecasts 5G IoT revenue to surge 1,400% to USD $8 billion by 2024, driven by automotive and smart cities sectors.
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Research: Communication tech key to business success

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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A new report by Slack and Cass Business School shows how communication is vital to business success, and the right tech can make all the difference.
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Cybersecurity market growing billions each year

Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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The overall cybersecurity software revenue is expected to reach US$25.1 billion in revenue in 2020, growing 4.8% year-on-year.
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Boomi highlights four customers leading in digital transformation

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Boomi has revealed the winners of its annual customer awards, celebrating transformative projects on the Boomi Platform.
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Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.
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M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.
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MEF board of directors appoints new member

Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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MEF appoints Aamir Hussain of Verizon Business Group to its board, bringing over 25 years of tech expertise to drive the ambitious MEF 3.0 initiative forward.