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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.
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Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
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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.
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How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.
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Exclusive: Ingram Micro's Connector Systems ups IoT push

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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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.
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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.
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98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
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$7 million investment boost for Kiwi SaaS company

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Globally, we estimate there are over 5 million wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers that Unleashed could be the 'system of record' for.
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NZ-AU subsea cable names data center for U.S point of presence

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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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.
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Ever wanted to know how Xero does incident management?

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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DevOpsDays Auckland commenced yesterday, featuring a packed schedule of talks on incident management and the use of chatbots.
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Air New Zealand and CyArk digitally map the Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds in New Zealand to be digitally mapped by US organisation CyArk, thanks to support from Air New Zealand.
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2017 Equifax breach: Impact and lessons learned

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Digital Shadows VP, Rick Holland discusses the recent breach, its impact to Equifax and what other organisations can learn from it.
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Auckland startup hosting events to raise awareness on work-ready skills

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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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.
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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.
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Insights from colocation buyers delivered in new 451 Research report

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Colocation providers face increasing threats and challenges, according to a survey by Schneider Electric and 451 Research.
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Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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New Zealand could see a 204% increase in GDP by matching Finland's education outcomes, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.
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EITest hijacks tech support scam pages to mine cryptocurrency

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Tech support scams are now being used as social engineering tools as part of EITest's campaign to deliver Coinhive's Monero cryptocurrency miner.
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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.
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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.
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Victoria University incubator receives Govt's Entrepreneurial Universities funding

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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CMIC will incubate potential startups and industry pipelines to strengthen New Zealand's computing and media ecosystem.