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NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas
Gaming

NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas

Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.

By Kim Moodie • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Global Stories

Opinion stories

The simple reason your bot is failing
Unified Communications

The simple reason your bot is failing

A word of caution is in order: when it comes to chatbot execution, it's easy to miss the mark and much can be learnt from past chatbot journeys. .

By Christoph Börner • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
Now bots are robocalling to phish for two-factor authentication codes
Phishing

Now bots are robocalling to phish for two-factor authentication codes

The latest specialised bots now make it far easier and quicker for fraudsters to fool their targets into providing their authentication codes or OTPs.

By Neetu Singh • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
What Does the Future of Smart Data Integration Look Like?
Data Analytics

What Does the Future of Smart Data Integration Look Like?

Unlocking the value of data has never been more critical for organisations in a downturned economy, as highlighted at the recent Snowflake Data World Tour.

By Uma Dubey • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Will 2023 be a pivot year for cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity

Will 2023 be a pivot year for cybersecurity?

In the past, mega vulnerabilities happened once a quarter, but this past year we've been dealing with critical vulnerabilities almost weekly in some cases.

By Rob Dooley • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Why digital experience testing is the future
DevOps

Why digital experience testing is the future

Building a unique digital experience is crucial for businesses in today's competitive market. Testing is the key to success.

By Maneesh Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023
Why You Need AI & ML in Your Digital Infrastructure
Hyperscale

Why You Need AI & ML in Your Digital Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are making digital infrastructure smarter and more intuitive.

By Divesh Kumar • 6 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023
Why graph analytics is the “next big thing” for data
Data Analytics

Why graph analytics is the “next big thing” for data

According to predictions by Gartner, graph technology solutions from companies like Linkurious will be used in 80% of data and analytics projects by 2025.

By Jason Burke • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023
Why cloud-based resources still need effective backup
Data Protection

Why cloud-based resources still need effective backup

As businesses have come to terms with the benefits of cloud platforms, many are working to shift their IT workloads to this more flexible environment.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Understanding end-user behaviour critical for cost-cutting and sustainability goals
Clean technologies

Understanding end-user behaviour critical for cost-cutting and sustainability goals

CIOs have an opportunity to take a comprehensive look into the health of their IT infrastructure, and in particular, end-user experience.

By Ayelet Elstein • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
What Type of Leadership is Required to Successfully Drive Digital Transformation Efforts?
Unified Communications

What Type of Leadership is Required to Successfully Drive Digital Transformation Efforts?

Digital transformation is a major undertaking for any organisation, and effective leadership is critical for its success.

By Chris Towers • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
Composite AI - the next stage in the evolution of AI
Artificial Intelligence

Composite AI - the next stage in the evolution of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is deployed for many different use cases in a variety of sectors, delivering untold business benefits to enterprises.

By Dr Bernd Schopp • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
How improving data analytics can empower more sustainable businesses
Internet of Things

How improving data analytics can empower more sustainable businesses

It's time for businesses to put data at the centre of their organisation and look for ways to optimise operations in an ESG context.

By Gerald Faust • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
Service meshes are an emerging way for application teams to implement Zero Trust
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Service meshes are an emerging way for application teams to implement Zero Trust

Zero Trust is revolutionizing cybersecurity, treating every component as if it's continuously exposed to potential threats. Implementation varies.

By Ashish Kumar • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
The reality of Australia's 3G shutdown needs to sink in before it comes back to bite our essential services
Network Infrastructure

The reality of Australia's 3G shutdown needs to sink in before it comes back to bite our essential services

Reliance on Australia's 3G network puts many industries at risk as Telstra plans to shut it down in June 2024. Transition to 4G is crucial.

By Anthony Petts • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023
The next big digital disruptors in industry in 2023
Internet of Things

The next big digital disruptors in industry in 2023

Many organisations have taken steps towards digitalisation, but major disruptors are on the horizon, including Edge AI and 5G.

By Rajesh Ramachandran • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023
Brand Influence: Why AI will underpin the advent of virtual influencers
Artificial Intelligence

Brand Influence: Why AI will underpin the advent of virtual influencers

While the concept of virtual idols and virtual influencers may still be unfamiliar in Europe, in the Americas and Asia, they are already on the rise.

By Raymond Ma • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023