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Imee Dequito
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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Imee - Page 11

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Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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martech
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inflation
Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.
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monday.com leads Gartner Quadrant for second year running
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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development
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gartner magic quadrant
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analyst report
monday.com has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Collaborative Work Management, marking its second consecutive year in this accolade.
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Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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inflation
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immigration
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analyst report
A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise enhances cybersecurity features
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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uc
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data protection
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encryption
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled enhanced cybersecurity features for its OmniPCX Enterprise Purple, ensuring compliance with the NIS 2 Directive in the EU.
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IT pros face challenges with AI in app development by 2025
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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application security
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low-code
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genai
OutSystems' 2025 report reveals 88% of IT professionals are exploring generative AI for app development, amid concerns over security and integration challenges.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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quantum computing
Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.
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Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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investment
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capital raising
Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.
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Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.
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Adidas debuts physical shoes from STEPN GO NFT tie-up
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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blockchain
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collaboration
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adidas
Adidas has unveiled its first physical shoe range, featuring 1,200 pairs of limited-edition Ultraboost 5s, in a collaborative leap with STEPN GO.
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Cubic & Skylo team up to boost vehicle connectivity
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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network infrastructure
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cleantech
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sustainability
Cubic Telecom and Skylo Technologies have partnered to integrate satellite connectivity into vehicle solutions, enhancing global communication capabilities.
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OpenText partners with Secure Code Warrior to boost security
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
OpenText has partnered with Secure Code Warrior to enhance security in software development by integrating real-time training into its Fortify product suite.
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Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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ai
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google
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diligent
Diligent has unveiled enhancements to its One Platform, introducing AI Smart Prep and Google Drive integration to boost board efficiency and meeting preparation.
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Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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christmas
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travel
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hospitality
Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.
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Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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personal computing devices
Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.
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Fortinet FortiSASE earns top AAA rating from CyberRatings
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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cloud security
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casb
Fortinet's FortiSASE has received a 'AAA' rating from CyberRatings.org, demonstrating exceptional cloud security and network performance capabilities.
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Alibaba Cloud named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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llms
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alibaba cloud
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global expansion
Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms Q4 2024, scoring highly for its AI innovations and infrastructure.
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Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan award for market leadership
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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cx
Gigamon has clinched Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Best Practices Market Leadership Award for its outstanding performance in the Global Network Packet Brokers Industry.
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LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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edutech
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skillsoft
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pluralsight
LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.
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AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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education perfect
Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.