United States (US) stories - Page 123
Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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At its launch, Alibaba will be opening seven research labs in China, the US, Russia, Israel and Singapore with more than $15b invested.
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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microsoft
AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Accenture, GEICO, and ThoughtWorks win at 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists, as IBM secures a Momentum Award.
How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.
Exclusive: Ingram Micro's Connector Systems ups IoT push
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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iot
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connector systems
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Connector Systems is increasing its IoT push, with the distributor bringing on new agencies and looking to connect resellers with relevant parties.
Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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data protection
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casb
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data privacy
70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
$7 million investment boost for Kiwi SaaS company
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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saas
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supply chain
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cloud services
Globally, we estimate there are over 5 million wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers that Unleashed could be the 'system of record' for.
NZ-AU subsea cable names data center for U.S point of presence
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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Hawaiki Submarine Cable chooses Peak 10 + ViaWest's Oregon data center as its US point of presence for its high-speed submarine cable system.
Ever wanted to know how Xero does incident management?
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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fintech
DevOpsDays Auckland commenced yesterday, featuring a packed schedule of talks on incident management and the use of chatbots.
Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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content creation
Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand to be digitally mapped by US organisation CyArk, thanks to support from Air New Zealand.
2017 Equifax breach: Impact and lessons learned
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
Digital Shadows VP, Rick Holland discusses the recent breach, its impact to Equifax and what other organisations can learn from it.
Auckland startup hosting events to raise awareness on work-ready skills
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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21c skills lab
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21C Skill's Lab founders want business and education to work together to ensure young people have the right skills to survive and thrive.
Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.
Insights from colocation buyers delivered in new 451 Research report
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
Colocation providers face increasing threats and challenges, according to a survey by Schneider Electric and 451 Research.
Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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tertiary education
New Zealand could see a 204% increase in GDP by matching Finland's education outcomes, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
EITest hijacks tech support scam pages to mine cryptocurrency
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
Tech support scams are now being used as social engineering tools as part of EITest's campaign to deliver Coinhive's Monero cryptocurrency miner.
Digital media mastermind joins Victoria University VR research team
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Leading member of Japan's digital media industry joins Victoria University of Wellington to head a new Computational Media Innovation Centre.
Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.
Victoria University incubator receives Govt's Entrepreneurial Universities funding
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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victoria university
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incubator
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interactive
CMIC will incubate potential startups and industry pipelines to strengthen New Zealand's computing and media ecosystem.