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Rackspace launches new OpenStack solution for critical workloads
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Rackspace Technology launches Rackspace OpenStack Enterprise, reaffirming commitment to open-source cloud solutions for secure, efficient, and scalable workloads.
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Over 95% in supply chain sector call for urgent IT upgrades
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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New research has revealed 97% of supply chain professionals see the need for IT modernisation in warehouses, highlighting a critical operational challenge.
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Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments
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financial systems
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ar, vr & metaverse
Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.
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Karnataka Bank improves communication with TrueConf platform
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encryption
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data privacy
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Karnataka Bank has launched the TrueConf platform across 900 branches, boosting productivity and ensuring secure digital communication for 15,000 employees.
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Celonis & Zespri celebrate success in process optimisation
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data analytics
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procurement
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productivity
Zespri's collaboration with Celonis has revolutionised their business operations, cutting vendor invoice cycle times by 27% and boosting purchase order conformance to 88%.
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How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness
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Australian organisations must prioritise automation to enhance global competitiveness, yet many remain laggards. Embracing hyperautomation can drive efficiency, innovation, and long-term gains.
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Workday accepted into Australian Government DTA software marketplace
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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data analytics
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planning
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Workday joins the Australian Federal Government's Digital Transformation Agency Software Marketplace, offering ERP solutions to modernise outdated systems across the Commonwealth.
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Cevo appoints Mark Badenach as new Sales Director
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Cevo appoints industry veteran Mark Badenach as Sales Director, aiming to bolster cloud services growth across Australia and deepen ties with AWS.
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Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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australian prudential regulation authority
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modernisation
Monoova partners with Guidewire to modernise Australian insurance payments, introducing new methods like PayTo to replace direct debits by 2030 and enhance client satisfaction.
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Crunchyroll to unveil new brand identity at San Diego Comic Con
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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modernisation
Crunchyroll will unveil a refreshed brand identity at SDCC, featuring a modernised logo, updated font, vibrant colours, and new anime-inspired elements.
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Nest extends contract with Nexer Digital in GBP £1.3m deal
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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collaboration
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modernisation
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nest
Nest is extending its contract with Nexer Digital in a two-year, GBP £1.3 million deal to enhance its pension service for 11 million users through a user-centred, digital-first approach.
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The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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customer service
Cloud ERP systems promise not just cost savings and efficiency, but also improve employee morale, customer service, and adaptability, offering unexpected benefits beyond traditional ROI measures.
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SnapLogic survey reveals crippling costs of outdated technology
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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integration
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Legacy systems are costing businesses nearly USD $3 million annually, reveals SnapLogic. The integration of GenAI promises to alleviate 25% of workloads.
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Greater Shepparton to adopt Schneider Electric's service model
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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public sector
Greater Shepparton City Council partners with Schneider Electric to transition from CAPEX to a managed service model, ensuring cost-efficient and continuous power supply.
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UK business leaders stressed by rapid tech changes, study finds
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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fintechs
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financial systems
A BBD Perfect Storm Co/Labs survey reveals UK business leaders' anxiety over rapid tech evolution, with many admitting to stress and a fear of appearing outdated.
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Sovos & PwC Ireland form partnership to enhance e-invoicing
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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report
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digitisation
Sovos and PwC Ireland join forces to bolster e-invoicing and e-reporting solutions, aiming to streamline compliance in response to new EU mandates.
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Broadcom updates VMware Cloud Foundation with new key features
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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devops
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it automation
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casb
Broadcom boosts its VMware Cloud Foundation with key updates, enhancing modernisation, developer productivity, and security while minimising costs.
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Resistance to change stalls UK banks' tech modernisation
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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modernisation
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cloud migration
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banking
A new report reveals a resistance to change and reliance on legacy technology are major hurdles to core banking modernisation, putting them at risk.
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Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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cleantech
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business continuity
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sustainability
NTT DATA’s 2024 Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Report finds 80% of global firms hindered by outdated tech. ANZ leads with 100% of executives reporting impaired business agility due to legacy systems.
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Global HealthTech market projected to reach USD $33.1 billion by 2034
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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modernisation
The HTM market, valued at USD $8.2 billion in 2024, is predicted to hit USD $33.1 billion by 2034, driven by advances in medical tech and efficient equipment management.