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Jessie Chiang

Former TechDay team member

Jessie has been storytelling for as long as she can remember. She's worked as a radio reporter and also as a podcast producer. What attracts her most to being a journalist is meeting different people and being exposed to completely new topics. She enjoys hiking and can always do with a snack.

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Kiwi Stories

NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste
Unified Communications

NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste

The TechCollect NZ pilot program says its milestone of recovering and recycling more than 177 tonnes of ICT e-waste recognises the efforts of many.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Global Stories

InterSystems releases updates to its IRIS data platform
Data Fabric

InterSystems releases updates to its IRIS data platform

Provider of next-generation solutions InterSystems has announced a series of new releases to its award-winning InterSystems IRIS data platform.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
Somerville celebrates 40 years of serving customers in Australia
Network Infrastructure

Somerville celebrates 40 years of serving customers in Australia

End-to-end technology service provider Somerville says it's riding a wave of strong year-on-year growth as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
On-premise micro data centres an emerging option for storage
Storage

On-premise micro data centres an emerging option for storage

Digital transformation is driving the need for micro data centres on-premise, says Rittal, providing customisable and energy-efficient solutions.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
CDC hyperscale data centres now open in New Zealand
Data Analytics

CDC hyperscale data centres now open in New Zealand

CDC Data Centres (CDC) says two new, state-of-the-art hyperscale data centres are now open for business in Auckland.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
Australian Grand Prix uses CENNZnet blockchain for fan experience
Crypto

Australian Grand Prix uses CENNZnet blockchain for fan experience

CENNZnet was employed by Power'd Digital to deliver the Formula 1 Heineken Australian Grand Prix's 2022 AusGP Access program.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022
TeamViewer remote access software integrated into RealWear Cloud
Identity and Access Management

TeamViewer remote access software integrated into RealWear Cloud

TeamViewer is expanding its partnership with RealWear to offer quicker setup of wearables and remote support for industrial workers worldwide.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Nozomi Networks adds nine partners to its MSSP program
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks adds nine partners to its MSSP program

OT and IoT security company Nozomi Networks has added nine new members to its MSSP Partner Program, and the list includes CyberCX and Deloitte.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
SnapLogic teams up with meetmagic for charity and children
Partner Programmes

SnapLogic teams up with meetmagic for charity and children

SnapLogic has announced its partnership with meetmagic, an online Australian platform that combines business and philanthropy.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Google Cloud to open first cloud region in NZ - among others
Data Analytics

Google Cloud to open first cloud region in NZ - among others

Google Cloud has announced plans to bring three new cloud regions, one each in New Zealand, Malaysia and Thailand.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Automation to take over 63 million jobs in APAC by 2040 - report
Jobs

Automation to take over 63 million jobs in APAC by 2040 - report

Over 63 million jobs in the Asia Pacific could be lost to automation by 2040, according to a new report by Forrester.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Motorola acquires radio comms provider Barrett Communications
Radio

Motorola acquires radio comms provider Barrett Communications

Motorola Solutions says the two companies are united in delivering vital communications that organisations worldwide depend on.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022
Cybersecurity concerns higher than before the pandemic - report
Malware

Cybersecurity concerns higher than before the pandemic - report

BeyondTrust's new survey shows Australian organisations are more concerned about cyberattacks than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Aus Steel selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP in digitalisation journey
Supply Chain

Aus Steel selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP in digitalisation journey

Aus Steel selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP to improve efficiencies in build process and scheduling of precision frames.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Online shoppers leaving cart because of high shipping costs - report
Open source

Online shoppers leaving cart because of high shipping costs - report

90% of online shoppers abandon carts due to high shipping costs, and 64% say lack of security was a deterrent. Australians spent $56bn online in the past year.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
VIQ Solutions starts contract with Queensland Courts DJAG
Transcribe

VIQ Solutions starts contract with Queensland Courts DJAG

VIQ Solutions has started providing transcription and recording services to Queensland Courts Department of Justice and Attorney General.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
Google.org and INCO's $750,000 First Nations digitisation fund
Google

Google.org and INCO's $750,000 First Nations digitisation fund

INCO launches First Australians Digitisation Fund with Google.org to empower First Nations communities using technology.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022