Datacom stories - Page 1
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Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region
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Datacom has become a Strategic Refresh Initiative partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiding businesses in the crucial migration ahead of Windows 10's end of support in 2025.
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Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
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New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.
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AI adoption surges among New Zealand businesses – report
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New Zealand businesses are rapidly embracing AI, with 67% now utilising the technology, up from 48% in 2023, according to Datacom’s latest research.
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AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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stuff
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nz
Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.
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Datacom returns to profit, unveils strategic transformation plan
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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digitisation
Datacom rebounds to NZD $41 million pre-tax profit, unveiling a strategic transformation plan to bolster future growth and AI adoption across its operations.
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NZ businesses struggle with data quality for AI adoption
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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private cloud
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data protection
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public cloud
New research from Datacom reveals only 9% of New Zealand businesses consider their data completely clean, posing significant risks as AI adoption grows.
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Deloitte Digital wins top prize at Adobe ANZ Partner Awards
Wed, 29th May 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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adobe
Deloitte Digital clinches top honour at Adobe ANZ Partner Awards 2024 for stellar performance and innovation. Datacom and Anchora also receive accolades.
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Gigamon celebrates partner excellence at ANZ awards ceremony
Wed, 15th May 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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Gigamon hosted its prestigious ANZ Partner Awards at W Hotel Melbourne, honouring achievements in cybersecurity and networking, and forging stronger industry ties.
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Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order
Wed, 15th May 2024
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software development
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From helping craft a memo in minutes instead of days to summarising emails and video transcripts, Copilot is proving a valuable tool, but organisations need to be strategic about its use and remember that good quality content – or information – is still king.
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Datacom opens new tech integration centre in South Australia
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Datacom, Australasia's largest tech firm, is set to deepen its presence in South Australia, opening a bespoke integration centre that will boost service for regional customers and substantially increase national processing capacity.
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Workday launches integrated payroll software in Australia
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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payroll systems
Workday launches its seamless payroll system in Australia, marrying payroll, HR, and financial data to automate workflows, decrease errors and ensure compliance with local regulations.
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IWD 2024: Why real equity needs to be the goal in emerging tech
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
IWD 2024: Datacom's Tracey Cotter-Martin underlines the importance of equity and diverse representation for the successful use of emerging technologies.
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Five AI trends for 2024 - and how to set projects up for success
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Here are five trends we expect to see in AI in 2024 and some tips on how to make the most of the investment you put into your organisation’s AI efforts.
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HP Inc reveals winners of annual HP Partner Awards 2023
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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synnex
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dicker data
HP Inc celebrated top-performing partners in its annual awards, honouring industry contribution and sustainable impact.
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New Zealand cybersecurity recognised at iSANZ Awards 2023
Wed, 15th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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ministry of education
2023 iSANZ Awards recognises New Zealand's cybersecurity talents, lauding innovation and dedication within the industry.
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Datacom joins ServiceNow Partner Program to boost NZ digitisation efforts
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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productivity
Datacom has joined the ServiceNow Partner Program, aimed at fuelling New Zealand's digital transformation efforts.
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2023 iSANZ Awards: Finalists announced highlighting Kiwi talent
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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wellington
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kordia
iSANZ Awards 2023 announces finalists for NZ's top cybersecurity honours, with varied categories. Winners to be revealed soon.
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Mission Ready's grand entry: Wellington's tech talent revolution
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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partner programmes
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wellington
Tech community in Wellington prepares for the eagerly awaited launch event of Mission Ready, a leading tech organization in the city.
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Hitachi Vantara crowns 2023 ANZ Partner Award winners
Mon, 4th Sep 2023
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storage
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it automation
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awards
Hitachi Vantara has announced the winners of its 2023 ANZ Partner Awards at the company’s regional partner conference held in Canberra last week.
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Australian businesses embrace AI, but governance lags behind
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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it governance
A New Datacom study reveals that 72% of Australian businesses use AI, but only 52% have governance policies in place.