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The current state of ransomware — and its future
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
SaaS banking 'unicorn' Mambu eyes APAC expansion
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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This latest funding round was backed by TCV, which is a capital investment firm that has backed the likes of Airbnb, Expedia, LinkedIn, Netflix, and Zillow.
F5 to pay US$500m for edge app platform vendor
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
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f5 networks
Aims to leverage the acquisition of Volterra to create an edge 2.0 platform for enterprises and service providers.
Former VMware COO jumps ship to Nutanix as new CEO; VMware begins litigation
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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it automation
Former VMware COO Rajiv Ramaswami faces litigation as the company alleges he breached contractual obligations after becoming Nutanix CEO.
Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
Lenovo unveils its ThinkReality A3 smart glasses and OLED display upgrade for the Yoga Slim 7i Pro at CES. #Lenovo #CES2021 #smartglasses #OLED.
Microservices-based applications rely on key-value or NoSQL databases - study
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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multi-cloud
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microservices
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modernisation
Nearly half of microservices applications rely on a database, with 84% using a Key-value or NoSQL database, according to a study by IDC.
Increased expenditure in cloud and more IT support for remote working driving larger budgets
Fri, 8th Jan 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
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wfh
Research reveals more than three in five IT directors believe their employers' IT budget will increase for 2021.
Samsung Electronics names new Southeast Asia & Oceania boss
Fri, 8th Jan 2021
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job moves
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partners
Samsung appoints Sangho Jo as new president & CEO for Southeast Asia - Oceania business, focusing on strategic growth in the region.
Gartner: The character traits CIOs will need to have in 2021
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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recruitment
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analyst report
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research director
CIOs need determination and sensitivity, says Gartner. Pandemic-induced changes highlight the need for strong leadership and emotional dexterity in the role.
2021: the year of a boom in fintech payment innovations
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Fintech experts predict a boom in business-to-business payments in 2021, with new payment options set to transform the B2B space.
Organisations unprepared for IT needs of the future - IBM
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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multi-cloud
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ibm
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modernisation
Organisations are not prepared for the future IT needs of the business and nearly all are moving to advance their transition to cloud infrastructure.
Blockpass and Chainlink team up to deliver new solution to blockchain ecosystem
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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blockchain
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blockpass
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chainlink
Blockpass has partnered with Chainlink to provide on-chain KYC data across multiple blockchains, offering secure identity verification services.
Investment in AI and nanotech surges in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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ai
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healthtech
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investment
The acceleration highlights wide recognition that the world cannot afford the human and economic cost of another pandemic.
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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vpns
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dei
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nordvpn
Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
Former Silver Peak, Symantec exec joins Quantum
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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iot
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industrial iot
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quantum computing
Quantum Corp has appointed Rick Valentine as senior VP and chief customer officer, joining the executive leadership team.
Epazz teams up with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts worldwide
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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smart contracts
Epazz collaborates with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts for their IEO. The global blockchain market is set to grow exponentially in 2021.
Infor named Leader in IDC MarketScape for SaaS and cloud-enabled asset-intensive EAM applications
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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infor
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analyst report
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partners
Infor recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape report for SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Asset-Intensive EAM Applications.
AI go-to investment for financial services sector, spend increases to US$4.29bn
Wed, 30th Dec 2020
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uc
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fintech
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martech
AI spending in Asia/Pacific's financial services sector is set to reach $4.29bn by 2024, with a CAGR of 22.1% from 2019-2024, according to IDC.
Gartner highlights six ways to improve customer experience with VoC solutions
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
Gartner outlines six steps for customer service leaders to implement voice of the customer solutions for better CX management.
PROS delivers omnichannel connectivity for Magento commerce retailers
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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martech
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omnichannel
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open source
The PROS Connector for Real-Time Pricing for Magento Commerce gives retailers a competitive, real-time pricing advantage.