Volution stories - Page 224

AWS launches image recognition AI for APAC developers
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
Amazon Rekognition makes it easy to add image analysis to applications, using powerful, deep learning-based image and face recognition.

5 steps to a successful IT transformation
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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ebooks
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cto
CIOs and CTOs bear a lot of the pressure when it comes to digital transformation. Rackspace’s survival guide will ensure you stay one step ahead.

Could this new distributed ledger replace the blockchain?
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
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distributed ledger technology
The Hedera hashgraph is supposedly faster and more capable of ensuring ongoing decentralisation than the existing blockchain platform.

Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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air-taxi
Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world’s first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.

Forget gadgets: real technology innovation is in software architecture
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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api
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microsoft
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software
The future of innovation doesn't lie in connected cars and talking robots, rather, the software linking them all together.

This camera’s easy installation is revolutionising security
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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crowdfunding
LightCam’s smart bulb design makes security camera installation as simple as screwing in a light bulb, revolutionising home surveillance with minimal hassle.

Rise of the super apps – shaping the future of finance
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Super apps are revolutionising finance, integrating social, retail, and payments into seamless experiences. Are banks ready for the shift?.

How electric trucks and buses could change NZ
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cartech
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auckland transport
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tesla
New Zealand's shift to electric trucks and buses, led by companies like Waste Management and aided by solutions from ABB, promises a cleaner, greener future.

Learning from the past to protect the future of IoT and cloud
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cloud security
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iot security
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iot
Cyber attackers are likely to use known vulnerabilities this year despite advancements in their threats, says ForeScout.

APC by Schneider Electric looking to fill channel role after new promotions
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
The company is now actively seeking to fill both its strategic marketing and operations role and its channels and alliances role.

Globe and Huawei team up to deploy commercial FDD Massive MIMO
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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5g & beyond
Philippines' Globe Telecom collaborates with Huawei to launch the first commercial FDD Massive MIMO product, enhancing cell capacity and user experience.

AI for everyone: Exclusive interview with Lenovo’s data center CTO
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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healthtech
Lenovo is serious about AI, with plans to open three innovation centers around the world specifically focused on AI.

Spark’s robot wins big in Sydney
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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robots
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it automation
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rpa
Spark's innovative bot wins Best Robotic Process Automation Bot award in Sydney, revolutionising fibre order processing and reducing error rates.

First UK universities to deploy IBM POWER9 servers reap benefits
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
Queen Mary University of London and Newcastle University are the first academia in the UK to deploy IBM's new system for HPC, data analytics and AI.

Big step forward for Singapore's solar energy market as Microsoft signs new deal
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Microsoft says this is the first rooftop solar portfolio in the country focused on serving data center energy consumption.

How speech analytics can improve outcomes in the contact centre
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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crm
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uc
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martech
Taking a look at how speech analytics technologies can be used in the contact centre to improve customer service and B2C interactions.

Xero founder Rod Drury steps down from CEO role
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero, the New Zealand-based accounting software company, has announced the appointment of Steve Vamos as its new CEO.

A definitive look at whether AI is a job creator, enabler or destroyer
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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ai
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accenture
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workforce management
AI isn’t taking your job—it's transforming it. Increased AI and automation in enterprises shift roles from repetitive tasks to high-value strategic work.

5G race ramping up with Huawei and Ericsson taking action
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
5G has been talked about for a number of years but the quest is really starting to heat up with the big players keen to express their handiwork.

Splunk's cybersecurity set to SOAR off the back of Phantom Cyber acquisition
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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siem
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it automation
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soc
Splunk has acquired security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) provider Phantom Cyber Corporation for $350m.