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Oracle Fusion Marketing uses AI to bypass the lead and conversion process
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Oracle launches Fusion Marketing, an AI-powered solution that automates lead qualification and conversion process.
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IDC forecasts the foundational cloud service market to grow revenue at 28.8% CAGR
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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paas
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iaas
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idc
IDC estimates annual recurring revenue from foundational cloud services will increase from under $100 billion in 2020 to over $300 billion in 2025.
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Infosys launches Equinox, its new digital commerce platform
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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open source
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b2c
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b2b
Infosys unveils Equinox, an omnichannel platform for personalised commerce experiences, targeting both B2B and B2C buyers.
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US$8 billion market for IoT security services on 4G and 5G networks by 2026
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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uc
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iot security
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iot
By 2026, IoT cellular connections will number more than 3 billion, with 4G LTE and LPWA networks bearing the brunt of these new connections.
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Wearables shipments on the rise as consumers head back outdoors - IDC
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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wearables
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idc
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shipments
Wearables remain popular as consumers focus on exercise and health, with a 32.3% increase in shipments in Q2 2021, according to IDC.
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APAC organisations increasingly adopting AIOps to transform workforce
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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ai
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analyst report
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idc
By 2023, 75% of Global 2000 IT organisations will have adopted automated operations to transform their IT workforce, according to IDC.
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SAS unlocks future of CX with real-time data capabilities
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Businesses are adapting to a cookie-less world and prioritizing first-party data as part of their customer experience strategies, says SAS.
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Accenture and Avanade named Leaders in IDC Microsoft implementation assessment
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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avanade
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accenture
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microsoft
Because of the tight integration between Accenture and Avanade’s capabilities for Microsoft services, the two companies were evaluated as a single entity.
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Smartphone shipments on the rise, thanks to 5G
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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smartphones
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market analyst
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idc
Global smartphone shipments are set to grow by 7.4% in 2021, driven by recovery in emerging markets, according to IDC.
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Hitachi releases next-generation AI powered DataOps Suite
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Hitachi Vantara has unveiled its Lumada DataOps Suite, designed to help businesses leverage data efficiently using AI.
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Overprovisioning leads to security vulnerabilities, so what can be done?
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
Overprovisioning makes networks more vulnerable, say 60% of IT professionals; 70% worry about increased attack surface.
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Verizon Business and Equinix expand partnership, bring automation capabilities to SDI
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Verizon Business is expanding its Software-Defined Interconnect (SDI) solution with automation capabilities in collaboration with Equinix.
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APAC firms could slash carbon emissions by 78% by moving to cloud - AWS report
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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451 research
Moving to cloud infrastructure could cut Asia Pacific organisations' carbon emissions by 78%, says a report by 451 Research and AWS.
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Cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology environments to harm or kill humans - Gartner
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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risk & compliance
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analyst report
Cyber attackers will kill humans through operational technology by 2025, says Gartner. Lack of security controls in OT environments is a major concern.
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APAC's public cloud services market to reach 28.8% growth for 2021
Wed, 14th Jul 2021
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public cloud
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iaas
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idc
IDC has also predicted the region’s public cloud services sector to reach a valuation of $124 billion by 2025.
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Q2 2021 sees 13% growth in global PC shipments
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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hp
Notebook and mobile workstation shipments, in particular, had a good quarter, growing 15% year on year in Q2 2021 and reaching 66.7 million units.
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The steps CIOs should take to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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dei
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digital inclusion
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gartner
CIOs have a great opportunity to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives in their organizations, says Gartner.
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Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality
Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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data leak
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knowbe4
One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.
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Huge gap in workforce privacy, 63% of organisations want employee privacy, only 34% achieve it
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
DTEX Systems report finds 63% of IT professionals value employee privacy, while only 34% of organizations effectively protect it.
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Remote working trend continues, digital transformation plans brought forward
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
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gartner
Over half of all knowledge workers worldwide are expected to work remotely by the end of 2021, according to Gartner.