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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
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The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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Intel unveils AI chatbot for Paris 2024 Olympic athletes
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Intel partners with the IOC to launch AthleteGPT, a GenAI chatbot on the Athlete365 platform, aiming to assist 11,000 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
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IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.
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Nuix appoints Aidan Troy as UK Vice President of Sales
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Nuix names Aidan Troy as VP of Sales for the UK, leveraging his 28 years in IT from key roles at Palantir and IBM to drive significant revenue growth.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
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Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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AI Appreciation Day: Q&A with Andrew Gunnis
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Andrew Gunnis, Co-Founder of GPTStrategic, explains the significance of AI Appreciation Day, highlighting both the opportunities and obstacles in AI development.
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IBM appoints Hans Dekkers as GM of Asia Pacific
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IBM has appointed Hans Dekkers as General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific, succeeding Paul Burton. Dekkers brings vast experience, aiming to boost growth in Hybrid Cloud and AI.
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Arcanum AI inks deal with AWS, expands into Australian market
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Arcanum AI, a New Zealand AI firm, has inked a three-year deal with Amazon Web Services, joining tech heavyweights IBM and PwC, and expanding into Australia.
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Global cloud governance market to reach USD $3.87bn by 2034
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hybrid cloud
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The global cloud governance platform market is set to hit USD $3.87 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and compliance needs.
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Advent One appoints Jason Dixon as new CEO, John Twine shifts role
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Advent One appoints Jason Dixon as CEO, succeeding John Twine. Twine remains on the Board as Non-Executive Director. The company eyes continued growth.
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Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs
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Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street's solutions redefine SAP landscape
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Rimini Street is revolutionising SAP support with strategic alternatives, enabling businesses to innovate and tackle challenges minus enforced upgrades.
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IBM & Pasqal partner to advance quantum-centric computing
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IBM and Pasqal have joined forces to revolutionise supercomputing with quantum technology, aiming to propel advances in materials science and chemistry.
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IBM & Salesforce announce strategic AI partnership
Fri, 24th May 2024
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risk & compliance
IBM and Salesforce expand their partnership to merge IBM's watsonx AI with Salesforce's Einstein 1, aiming to revolutionise AI and data integration for businesses.
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OVHcloud unveils new Qiskit-supported Quantum Notebook
Fri, 24th May 2024
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quantum computing
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OVHcloud debuts a new Quantum Notebook supporting IBM’s Qiskit SDK, using Python to develop quantum computing software, enhancing its robust cloud tools lineup.
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RestorePoint.ai appoints David Iannacconi as VP of sales
Fri, 24th May 2024
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RestorePoint.ai appoints David Iannacconi as VP of Sales, banking on his 30 years of experience to enhance their secure data solutions for mid-sized firms.
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Fivetran appoints Anjan Kundavaram as new chief product officer
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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storage
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Fivetran has appointed seasoned veteran Anjan Kundavaram as its new Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 20+ years of product leadership to drive innovation and growth.
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IBM unveils major Watson, AI & open source innovations
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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At IBM's annual THINK conference, major updates to the watsonx platform were announced, including new open-source AI models, tools, and data capabilities, set to redefine enterprise AI.
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DE-CIX launches Jakarta internet exchange to boost SE Asia digital hub
Tue, 14th May 2024
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DE-CIX has inaugurated its Jakarta facility, promising a robust digital ecosystem and seamless cloud services for Southeast Asia’s growing market.
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ServiceNow & Microsoft to enhance workflow with integrated AI capabilities
Thu, 9th May 2024
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digital transformation
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ServiceNow is furthering its strategic alliance with Microsoft to integrate AI systems, increasing workplace efficiency and employee flexibility. This follows impressive Q1 results from ServiceNow.