About Tom

Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.
Stories by Tom

Festive online shopping security a rising concern for consumers
Today
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ping identity
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online fraud
Australian consumers are increasingly concerned about online shopping security, especially amid the festive season, reveals recent survey.

Generative AI adoption slow but has potential, survey reveals
Today
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chatbots
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ai
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intel
Just 10% of businesses employ generative AI solutions despite potential for significant improvements, finds study.

Publicis Sapient green-lights PS Hummingbird to boost AI capabilities
Today
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cloud services
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testing
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ai
Publicis Sapient launches PS Hummingbird in partnership with Tquila, aiming to enhance AI and cloud-based capabilities.

Mantel Group achieves AWS Resilience Services Competency recognition
Today
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aws
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erp
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online banking
Mantel Group has become an AWS Partner, having achieved AWS Resilience Services Competency through CMD Solutions.

Survey reveals ANZ CIOs struggling with digital transformation
Today
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digital transformation
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cios
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innovation
Survey by Tech Research Asia reveals 98% of CIOs/CTOs in Australia and New Zealand struggle with digital transformation implementation due to lack of strategic clarity.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Konica Minolta with Antoniette De Marco
Today
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printing
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digital transformation
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konica minolta
Antoniette De Marco, who is the General Manager of Technology at Konica Minolta Australia joins us today to tell us more about Konica Minolta and the newest addition to their offerings.

E-CTC urges better online trade support for UK small businesses
Yesterday
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eu
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amazon
The eCommerce Trade Commission pushes for enhanced online export support for UK SMEs to boost annual revenue.

Britons struggle to spot AI-generated fake news, reveals study
Yesterday
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ai
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scams
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snapchat
Study shows up to half of Britons struggle to spot AI-manufactured fake news, despite claims of discernment ability.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Kudosity with Alex Macpherson
Yesterday
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messaging
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media
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communications
Alex Macpherson, who is the CEO and Co-Founder, of Kudosity, joins us today to tell us more about Kudosity and some of his thoughts on the communications landscape.

LTE & 5G broadcast market forecast to hit $1.8 billion by 2029
Yesterday
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smartphones
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5g
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at&t
LTE and 5G broadcast market tipped to grow at 9.9% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.8bn by 2029, says report.

Wiise & Employment Hero partner to simplify payroll for NZ SMBs
Yesterday
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compliance
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pos
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onedrive
Cloud ERP provider Wiise partners with New Zealand's HR platform Employment Hero to streamline payroll processes for SMBs.

2023 Computer Animation Festival in Sydney celebrates international talent
Yesterday
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competition
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animation
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computer graphics
Sydney's 2023 Computer Animation Festival honours exceptional global talents and debuts a Junior Competition.

87% increase in cybersecurity investment by ANZ CIOs says Gartner
Yesterday
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data analytics
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ml
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cx
ANZ tech executives predict a significant hike in cybersecurity investment in 2024 due to escalating threats and tighter regulations.

Binance pioneers first-ever cryptocurrency banking triparty agreement
2 days ago
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blockchain
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innovation
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disruption
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has implemented the first cryptocurrency banking triparty agreement, reducing counterparty risk.

RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades
2 days ago
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project management
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nz
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chorus
In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.

Exclusive: Why WithSecure continues to expand and evolve
Last week
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managed services
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cybersecurity
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cloud protection
In an exclusive interview, WithSecure VP of APAC and Japan for Cloud Protection, Jussi Wäre, discusses growth in cybersecurity and cloud solutions.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Denodo with Alberto Pan
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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ai
Alberto Pan, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Denodo, joins us today to tell us more about Denodo and some of thoughts on the trending topics of today.

New report sees JB Hi-FI NZ profit before tax decline by 69%
Last week
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nz
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jb hi-fi
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deloitte
JB Hi-Fi New Zealand has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 30th June 2023, audited by international firm Deloitte.

Ingram Micro partners with EPOS to supply audio solutions in Australia
Last week
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it in healthcare
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resellers
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productivity
Ingram Micro is collaborating with EPOS to deliver high-quality audio solutions to multiple sectors in Australia.

CyrusOne begins construction of fifth Frankfurt data centre in Hanau
Last week
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digitalisation
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construction
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cyrusone
CyrusOne builds fifth data centre in Frankfurt, marking expansion in Europe's data capital and rejuvenating Hanau's industrial site.

Military cyber security market to reach $7.2 billion by 2029
Last week
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digital transformation
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ml
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cybersecurity
Surge predicted in military cyber security market, poised to reach a significant $7.2bn by 2029, according to figures from Adroit Market Research.

Epson unveils EH-LS650 Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector
Last week
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epson
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google assistant
Epson launches EH-LS650 Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector, offering viewers a colourful and bright spectacle for home entertainment.

Rimini Street officially announces collaboration with MYOB
Last week
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crm
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project management
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erp
Rimini Street and MYOB team up to refine the Siebel platform, boost strategic goals and enhance staff retention.

WatchGuard unveils cybersecurity threats predicted for 2024
Last week
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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watchguard technologies
WatchGuard Technologies warns emerging tech trends like AI, VR/MR headsets and QR code technology could present key cybersecurity threats in 2024.