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How video games are driving the need for faster internet

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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As cloud-based video games demand higher data volumes and lower latency, companies like DE-CIX are racing to enhance internet speed and infrastructure globally.
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SD-WAN the solution for lagging legacy WAN

Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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Legacy wide-area networks (WANs) are no longer fit for purpose in the era of digital transformation, according to Vertel's commercial director Tony Hudson.
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Hands-on Review: Ryzen 3000 meets ASUS PRO WS X570-ACE workstation

Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
AMD's Ryzen 3000 series makes a thunderous entry, pairing seamlessly with the ASUS PRO WS X570-ACE to redefine workstation capabilities and computing power.
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Interview: Oracle SVP's insights on Jetstar's digital transformation

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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TechDay spoke to Oracle SVP Shashi Seth about how the low-cost carrier is changing the way it engages with prospective and current customers.
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Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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clean technologies
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climate change
Saildrone's autonomous vehicle SD 20 has made history by completing the first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica, surviving 196 days of extreme conditions.
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Alibaba Cloud brings on nine new partners

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Alibaba Cloud partners with nine new companies to support their entry into the Chinese market through its Global China Gateway Program.
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Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Star Alliance and NEC have partnered to create a biometric data-based ID platform, promising a seamless, hands-free travel experience for frequent flyers.
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Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday

Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.
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Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards

Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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With over 85% of Singaporeans visiting YouTube monthly, brands and agencies are fully invested in adopting videos as their preferred digital canvas.
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SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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Small and medium businesses are being held back by manual expense management practices, according to SAP Concur.
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Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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The program provides an opportunity for Australian university students studying STEM-related subjects to spend a month in China on a work and study program.
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AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus

Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.
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Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance its digital platforms, providing users with a seamless and personalised travel experience.
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Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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Heavy fines of GBP £183.39 million for British Airways and GBP £99.2 million for Marriott underscore the critical need for immediate cybersecurity investment.
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Wandera reports on the state of mobile security in financial services

Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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UK financial services face increasing cyber threats, with a 480% rise in data breaches reported in 2018, according to a report from Wandera.
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Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend

Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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The term has been co-opted in recent years to describe the phenomenon of commercial processes which appear to work smoothly and effortlessly.
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Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.
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Eaton brings first lithium-ion UPS to ANZ

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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Designed for distributed IT and edge computing, the UPS offers increased network security and battery life, and remote management capabilities.
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Citrix looks to boost partner sales in Asia Pacific with two appointments

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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partner programmes
Citrix appoints Manish Sharma and Srinivas Nadesan to boost partner sales and channel growth in the Asia Pacific, ASEAN, and Korea regions.
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Vivo develops new tech for 5G era

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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wireless networks
Vivo unveils its 5G vision at MWC Shanghai 2019, introducing Vivo AR Glass, 5G Cloud Game, and Super FlashCharge 120W to revolutionise mobile user experience.