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OliverIQ debuts first complete Smart Home-as-a-Service at CES 2024
Smart Home

OliverIQ debuts first complete Smart Home-as-a-Service at CES 2024

OliverIQ debuts at CES 2024 with a revolutionary Smart Home-as-a-Service (SHaaS) platform that simplifies home automation, offering a subscription model unifying numerous smart devices with round-the-clock support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy
Data Analytics

US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy

US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
Top seven client-side threats to app security in 2024
Firewalls

Top seven client-side threats to app security in 2024

Ignoring client-side app security could spell disaster as cybercriminals exploit this oversight. Seven fundamental threats include broken access control, DOM-based XSS attacks, data leaks, and more.

By Uri Dorot • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
IGEL redefines enterprise endpoint security with innovative model
Software-as-a-Service

IGEL redefines enterprise endpoint security with innovative model

IGEL new Preventative Security Model aims to redefine secure enterprise endpoints and boost Zero Trust, with a showcase due at upcoming IGEL DISRUPT 24 forum.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jan 2024
How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres
Unified Communications

How eCommerce and fintech firms are leveraging the power of AI-enabled data centres

Ecommerce and fintech firms tap into the potential of AI-enabled data centres, harnessing GPU-powered servers to enhance data processing, bolster fraud detection, and streamline payment systems.

By Andy Connor • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy
Digital Transformation

Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy

As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free
Encryption

Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free

Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption
Digital Transformation

Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption

The global marketing analytics market is bolstered by increased adoption across sectors such as retail and manufacturing for improved AI and ML processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning
Supply Chain

RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning

RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
PreAct Technologies unveils new flash LiDAR sensors at CES
Robotics

PreAct Technologies unveils new flash LiDAR sensors at CES

Oregon-based PreAct Technologies debuts a versatile new line of LiDAR sensors, named Sahara, Borrego, and Moab, preparing to transform numerous industries with advanced 3D mapping and modelling capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
TDengine named Top Global Industrial Data Management Solution
Data Analytics

TDengine named Top Global Industrial Data Management Solution

TDengine, a trailblazing data historian firm, receives top accolade from Frost and Sullivan as the Best in Class in Global Industrial Data Management Solutions, affirming its leadership in leading the industry towards its next growth phase.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Perfect Corp. reveals global trend report on Generative AI in beauty and fashion
Generative AI

Perfect Corp. reveals global trend report on Generative AI in beauty and fashion

Perfect Corp. unveils its Global Trend Report highlighting Generative AI's game-changing role in shaping beauty and fashion trends via its acclaimed YouCam suite of apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
XConnect appoints James Williams as VP to fuel global expansion
Marketing Technologies

XConnect appoints James Williams as VP to fuel global expansion

XConnect hires James Williams, a seasoned telecoms expert, as VP of Business Development, bolstering its 2024 global growth strategy with his vast experience and industry insight.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers

Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Global modular data centres market to reach $81.2bn by 2030
Virtualisation

Global modular data centres market to reach $81.2bn by 2030

The global modular data centres market is anticipated to surge to USD$81.2bn by 2030, due to efficiency and flexibility, says Research and Markets report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023

Harvey Norman's NZ sector faces financial woes, reporting a $100m plunge in sales revenue and a 33.6% decrease in net profit for 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

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Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Government

Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency

Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024