digital services stories - Page 6
Slow AI progress in UK public sector due to budget & skills
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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skills gap
A SAS report reveals just one in five UK government officials are making strides in AI, hindered by budget constraints, tech gaps, and outdated systems.
Equinix appoints Haris Izmee as Indonesia Managing Director
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix appoints cloud veteran Haris Izmee as Managing Director for Indonesia ahead of the launch of the USD $74 million JK1 data centre in Jakarta.
Nokia chosen by Spark NZ for major 5G network expansion
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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uc
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cx
Nokia chosen by Spark New Zealand to spearhead its 4G and 5G expansion, providing equipment for over 700 sites, aiming to streamline operations and boost connectivity.
Metro Bank teams with Infosys for digital transformation
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Metro Bank has partnered with Infosys to digitally transform its operations, leveraging AI to enhance customer experience and forecast £80 million in annual savings.
Lord Toby Harris joins Cyber Safety Force initiative
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Lord Toby Harris joins the Cyber Safety Force, uniting public and private sectors to advance beyond compliance in the fight against cyber threats.
SmartBear enhances BugSnag with advanced performance insights
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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developers
SmartBear unveils OpenTelemetry-native performance insights in BugSnag, enhancing real user monitoring and distributed tracing for developers and enterprises.
Auckland's Spark Game Arena Live dazzles with NZD $240K tourney
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Auckland's Spark Game Arena Live attracted thousands this weekend, featuring a NZD $240,000 Fortnite tournament and an innovative gaming experience.
Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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data privacy
Financial hardship among Australians has risen by 85%, with lower-income households struggling to engage with online government services.
NAB, SA Power Networks, Spark NZ win Red Hat Innovation Awards
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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open source
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productivity
National Australia Bank, SA Power Networks, and Spark New Zealand win Red Hat APAC Innovation Awards 2024, lauded for their open source tech innovations.
Toshiba Australia reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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toshiba
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investment
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financial results
Toshiba reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024, with steady revenue increases balancing rising operational costs and strategic investments.
David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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mobile apps
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financial services
David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.
Kyle Hill promoted to CTO to spearhead AI at ANS
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
ANS promotes Kyle Hill to CTO, enhancing its AI and digitalisation strategies. Hill's tenure begins 1 October 2024, steering the company’s tech advancements.
Volkswagen partners with AirConsole for in-car gaming experience
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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qr code
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volkswagen
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digital services
Volkswagen partners with AirConsole to integrate an in-car gaming platform across multiple models, launching in Europe by mid-September 2024.
New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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emergency services
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community
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partnerships
A new partnership, Ghost is for All, aims to transform New Zealand's digital services, focusing on accessibility for 1.1 million disabled citizens.
Kape Technologies appoints Zac Eller as new GM for ExpressVPN
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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sony
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netflix
Kape Technologies and ExpressVPN appoint Zac Eller as General Manager, aiming to boost growth through strategic partnerships with his expertise from Netflix, Sony, and Fox.
Stripe introduces Adaptive Pricing to aid international sales
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
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stripe
Stripe has launched Adaptive Pricing, enabling businesses in Australia and the Asia Pacific to display local currencies for customers in over 150 countries.
EU data centres face energy hurdles, Aggreko suggests fixes
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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green it
Aggreko's new whitepaper highlights Europe’s data centre energy challenges, proposing greener solutions like BESS and NGG to tackle grid delays and environmental woes.
Edge data centre market to exceed $300 billion by 2026
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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edge computing
The edge data centre market will soar to USD $317 billion by 2026, fuelled by the rise of IoT and generative AI, marking a 107% growth.
Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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iot
Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.
Building a sustainable infrastructure foundation: Virtualise networking infrastructure
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sd-wan
Virtualising networking infrastructure is key to sustainability as companies strive to reduce IT carbon emissions. Here's how to optimise network efficiency.