Retail stories - Page 308

O3b satellites roar into space, scaling SES’s MEO constellation
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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spacetech
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cloud services
SES successfully launches four O3b MEO satellites, bringing the total to 20 and marking a transition to its next-gen MEO system.

Are hard disk drives damaged by smoke recoverable?
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
The old saying ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ is certainly an apt proverb in IT circles - ESET shares some advice for recovering smoke-damaged HDDs.

No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
Unlike a typical data lake, there is no need to move data from where it lives when using data virtualisation, and this is a huge advantage over traditional ETL.

6 steps for setting up a server room for your business
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Schneider Electric's Kavita Manral discusses the modern server room and advice for setting up one for a business.

Why multifunction devices need biometric security
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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document management
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ecm
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biometrics
PINs, or ID badges on card readers are important basic measures, but can still leave information vulnerable in the case that they’re lost, stolen, or copied.

Millions of Facebook user records exposed in latest data leak
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
UpGuard reported that each of the data sets was stored in its own Amazon S3 bucket configured to allow public download of files.

How platforms enable business owners to do what they love
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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personal computing devices
Cloud revolution gives small firms big player tools. API platforms and scalable services level the playing field.

Hands-on review: The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool Air Purifier
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dyson's Pure Hot and Cool revolution for asthmatics; 99.95% of fine pollutants trapped, fostering a sneeze-free home.

Okta launches $50mil fund to fuel identity solutions startups
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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healthtech
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okta
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venture fund
The fund will seek out startups that are aligned with Okta's vision of enabling any organisation to use any technology.

How ERP is transforming the pool and spa services industry
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Poolwerx, the world's top pool and spa service company, leverages ERP solutions to unify operations and fuel rapid expansion across three continents.

Spark to stock Cat’s new rugged smartphone
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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smartphones
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spark
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rugged
The rugged device is designed for people with outdoor lifestyles or rugged professions, where mainstream devices are too easily damaged or destroyed.

Honeywell launches online enterprise app store
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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honeywell
Honeywell has unveiled the Honeywell Marketplace, an online enterprise app store offering software solutions to boost productivity across various industries.

89% of Australian businesses breached last year – Carbon Black
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
A new study by Carbon Black reveals 89% of Australian businesses faced security breaches last year, with an average of 4.28 breaches each.

Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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cx
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martech
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retailtech
Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.

Worldpay makes next moves for ANZ expansion
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Worldpay to boost its presence in Australasia with new offices in Melbourne and Sydney, and a domestic card payment licence in New Zealand for 2019.

Chorus’ message: just be more committed to paying
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.

IT industry fuelling the positive NZ job market
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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healthtech
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it industry
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seek
New statistics from SEEK NZ show the job market is in good shape with more jobs and higher salaries up for grabs.

Australian citizens aren’t sold on a data-powered economy
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australians doubt the government's handling of data, with a poll revealing only 29.3% trust in its responsible use. Serious work needed to shift perceptions.

Apple's AirPower Wireless Charging Mat gets axed
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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wireless charging
Apple has pulled all plans to bring its anticipated AirPower Wireless Charging Mat to market, because it can’t live up to Apple’s ‘high standards’.

Upper Hutt business is Strictly Savvy about virtual assistants
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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smb
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virtual assistant
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axis
Upper Hutt's Strictly Savvy leverages technology to provide 70 clients worldwide with virtual assistance, easing the workload for burgeoning businesses.