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Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region
Unified Communications

Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region

Te Tumu Paeroa, the Māori Trustee office, partners with Microsoft, forging a revolutionary digital strategy that seeks to deepen landowners' connection with their land, enable swift recovery from major weather events, and advance solutions to key issues like climate change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Litera & Microsoft partner to enhance legal tech efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

Litera & Microsoft partner to enhance legal tech efficiency

Litera, a key player in legal tech, teams up with Microsoft to develop a Microsoft Copilot integration, promising enhanced efficiency and a smarter user experience for lawyers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Teradata unveils open approach to aid Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake OTFs
Hyperscale

Teradata unveils open approach to aid Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake OTFs

Teradata has announced an innovative approach to supporting open table formats, like Apache Iceberg and Linux Foundation Delta Lake.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
UiPath announces Raghu Malpani as new Chief Technology Officer
AI Agents

UiPath announces Raghu Malpani as new Chief Technology Officer

UiPath, a top enterprise automation and AI software firm, boosts leadership team with the appointment of seasoned tech executive and former Microsoft and Meta leader, Raghu Malpani, as CTO.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program
Hyperscale

MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program

MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Lenovo launches AI-centric infrastructure to drive hybrid AI innovation

Lenovo announces suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems and solutions to boost hybrid AI innovation for data-heavy sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery
Data Protection

Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery

Commvault revolutionises cyber resilience with Cloud Cleanroom Recovery, an innovative overhaul in cleanroom technology that promises cost-saving, frequent testing, and a robust solution against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Teradata embraces open table formats boosting AI & data management capabilities
Hyperscale

Teradata embraces open table formats boosting AI & data management capabilities

Teradata has announced support for open table formats Apache Iceberg and Linux Foundation Delta Lake, signalling an innovative shift towards open-source technologies in data management. This will boost Teradata's AI and cloud-based services and grant clients unprecedented flexibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations
Firewalls

Logpoint unveils platform enhancements for improved cybersecurity operations

Cybersecurity firm Logpoint has introduced enhancements to its Director and Converged Security Information and Event Management platforms, set to improve performance and user experience for MSSPs and other organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
AVEVA unveils CONNECT, AI-driven industrial intelligence platform
Data Analytics

AVEVA unveils CONNECT, AI-driven industrial intelligence platform

AVEVA unveils CONNECT, a state-of-the-art industrial intelligence platform, at Hannover Messe event, promising to provide real-time innovation and efficiency in the industrial economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Wavelink partners with Orca Security to enhance cloud security
Data Protection

Wavelink partners with Orca Security to enhance cloud security

Wavelink teams up with Orca Security, pioneering a new agentless cloud security platform to enhance visibility, risk management, and compliance.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Veeam expands data platform with Oracle Linux KVM support
Virtualisation

Veeam expands data platform with Oracle Linux KVM support

Veeam has updated its Data Platform to include host-based backups for VMs on Oracle Linux KVM, expanding choice for its 450k customers across multiple virtualisation platforms and promoting data mobility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Microsoft, Siemens unite to streamline IoT & digital twin tech
Internet of Things

Microsoft, Siemens unite to streamline IoT & digital twin tech

In a partnership to curb IoT fragmentation, Microsoft and Siemens are merging the Digital Twin Definition Language with the Thing Description standard, aiming for seamless integration and interoperability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Confluent lauded in IDC MarketScape reports for data streaming prowess
Microsoft

Confluent lauded in IDC MarketScape reports for data streaming prowess

Data streaming operator Confluent garners leadership status in two IDC MarketScape reports, underscoring the increasing role of real-time data streaming technology in businesses' strategic and operational objectives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders
Microsoft

Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders

Satya Nadella's leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.

By Larry Robertson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Schneider Electric speeds up cloud migration with CAST Highlight
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric speeds up cloud migration with CAST Highlight

Schneider Electric accelerates cloud transition with CAST Highlight, shortening labour-intensive discovery work and aiding the refactoring and migration of apps to the Microsoft Azure platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Tech Mahindra & Microsoft launch unified workbench on Fabric
Data Analytics

Tech Mahindra & Microsoft launch unified workbench on Fabric

Tech Mahindra collaborates with Microsoft to launch a unified workbench on Microsoft Fabric, aiming to bolster the adoption rate of the software and streamline complex data workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian businesses fast-track Microsoft cloud adoption amid cyber threats
Firewalls

Australian businesses fast-track Microsoft cloud adoption amid cyber threats

Australian businesses are hastening their digital transformations, causing a surge in the nation's Microsoft cloud ecosystem due to factors such as cloud costs and cyber risks, states an ISG report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024