Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 72
Vodafone NZ update: demand for internet remains 'incredibly high'
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Vodafone NZ reports a 60% rise in voice calls and a 688% increase in video conferencing tool usage amid New Zealand's level 4 lockdown.
COVID-19: Google Cloud, IBM and others join forces to bolster economic recovery
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Rolls-Royce announces Emer2gent, a coalition including Google Cloud and IBM, to leverage data analytics for global COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
8x8 announces new video conferencing tool with emphasis on security
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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open source
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hybrid & remote work
8x8 has unveiled Video MeetingsPro, a security-focused video conferencing tool powered by Jitsi and hosted on Oracle Cloud, amidst rising remote work demands.
UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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united nations
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covid-19
The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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wfh
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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edutech
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.
Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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casb
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dlp
Zscaler plans to acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management firm, to enhance data protection on its Cloud Security Platform.
LogRhythm expands leadership team with new CRO
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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siem
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recruitment
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logrhythm
LogRhythm appoints Mitchell Rowe as new CRO, bolstering its leadership team. Rowe, ex-Ivanti CRO, aims to drive global sales and customer satisfaction.
NAKIVO launches new backup functionality for Office 365 & Oracle RMAN
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Two latest releases introduce new features to NAKIVO Backup & Replication: reliable backup and recovery for Oracle databases and Office 365 application data.
SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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workplace
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dei
The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.
SUNeVision launches new Azure ExpressRoute site in Hong Kong
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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microsoft
SUNeVision has launched a new Azure ExpressRoute site in Hong Kong, enhancing data transfer performance and security for customers across Asia.
Genesys releases Rapid Response to support businesses during COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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crm
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martech
Genesys has launched Rapid Response, granting businesses access to its cloud services in 48 hours, easing remote transitions during COVID-19.
AWS Marketplace & Data Exchange open to ANZ channel partners
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
ISVs, consulting partners, and data providers are now able to leverage AWS Marketplace and AWS Data Exchange for transactions.
COVID-19 employment engagement surveys released
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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employment
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culture amp
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covid-19
Free templates for emergency response employment engagement surveys have been created to help support organisations throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
NZ telcos to provide essential repair services using 'no contact' model
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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supply chain
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tcf
New Zealand telcos to offer essential modem and phone repairs via 'no-contact' collection as lockdown starts, ensuring connectivity during alert level four.
HP mobilises 3D printing resources to provide critical COVID-19 equipment
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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hp
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3d printing
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medical device
HP harnesses 3D printing to supply hospitals battling COVID-19 with essential equipment. Over 1,000 parts delivered; plans for global distribution.
AIIA launches remote-working portal with support of Federal Government
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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federal government
The Australian Information Industry Association, with Federal Government backing, launched a portal today to aid remote working amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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social media
Hootsuite is offering free access to its pro plan for non-profits and small businesses until 1 July 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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google
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facebook
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covid-19
Online ad giants urged to aid tourism operators hit by COVID-19. Arival research calls on Google and Facebook to offer advertising credit.