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NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as new ANZ CEO
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NTT DATA names David McKeering as new ANZ CEO amid a USD $30 billion merger, aiming to boost regional growth and drive innovation in Australia and New Zealand.
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Snapchat & Selfridges unveil AR Locker Room for Sportopia
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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london
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shopping
Snapchat and Selfridges unveil an AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street, blending tech and retail for an immersive sports experience this summer.
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Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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cleantech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sustainability
Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.
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HID integrates U.ARE.U camera system with Amazon Rekognition
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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biometrics
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public cloud
HID integrates its U.ARE.U Camera Identification System with Amazon Rekognition, enhancing facial analysis and verification for self-service and POS environments.
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AliExpress to give away UEFA EURO 2024 tickets in promotions
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
AliExpress is set to enhance its promotional campaigns by giving away 1,000 UEFA EURO 2024 tickets, bolstering its global consumer engagement with exciting football-themed activities.
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NZCIS & NTT DATA join forces for sports data innovation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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sports
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ntt data
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partnerships
New Zealand's Campus of Innovation and Sport partners with NTT DATA, aiming to revolutionise the sports industry with data-driven insights.
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NAB Show 2024: Harnessing GenAI for media's next frontier
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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ml
The NAB Show 2024 illuminated the potential of General AI (GenAI) in media but also highlighted the gap between its hype and readiness, with Qvest pointing the way forward.
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TVNZ launches innovative sports streaming service with MediaKind & Qibb
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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digital entertainment
TVNZ, in alliance with MediaKind and Qibb, debuts a cutting-edge sports streaming service on TVNZ+, using cloud-based platform for efficient live streaming of major sports events.
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Exclusive: How BirdDog is shaking up the broadcasting industry
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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digital entertainment
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ai
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broadcasting
Melbourne-based BirdDog is revolutionising the broadcasting industry with its pioneering use of Network Device Interface (NDI) technology.
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Adelaide Oval first major Australian stadium to accept cryptocurrency
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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martech
Adelaide Oval sets Australian precedent as the first major sports stadium to allow cryptocurrency payments, enabled by Crypto.com and DataMesh's innovative payment solution.
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Exclusive: How Sportradar is fighting back against match fixing
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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ai
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sports
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nz
Sportradar is battling match-fixing worldwide, utilising advanced AI in corruption detection and fostering partnerships with over 30 sporting bodies.
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Game review: MLB The Show 24 (PS5)
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
MLB The Show 24 introduces Negro Leagues, Derek Jeter's career, and female player mode, offering fresh historical insights and gameplay.
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From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children’s digital lives
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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edutech
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smartphones
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sports
As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.
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Sportradar Introduces FanID for Revolutionary Fan Engagement in Sports
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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monetisation
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melbourne
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sports
Sportradar debuts FanID, an industry-first data clean room marketing solution, to enhance fan engagement amid phase-out of third-party cookies.
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Bitget Wallet strengthens sports fan economy with Chiliz partnership
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Bitget Wallet bolsters its partnership with blockchain platform, Chiliz, in a bid to boost mass adoption of Web3 technologies and digitise the sports industry worldwide.
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Cledara inks sponsorship deal with Cambridge United
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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saas
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sports
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london
Cledara, a SaaS management platform, signs a five-year deal with Cambridge United, renaming of the iconic Abbey Stadium to 'The Cledara Abbey Stadium' from January 2024.
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Clubfunders & PokitPal partner to make Australian sports club memberships affordable
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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cleantech
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inflation
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sustainability
Clubfunders and PokitPal collaborate on a Cash Back Membership Payment solution, aiming to make sports club memberships in Australia more affordable.
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NZ's Myovolt scales global presence with United Sports Brands deal
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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dr
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sports
Kiwi health-tech firm, Myovolt, anticipates a boost in its global footprint, thanks to a newly-agreed deal with global sports retailer, United Sports Brands.
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Sony unveils world's lightest 300mm telephoto prime lens for 2024 release
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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sports
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gadgets
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sony
Sony unveils G Master FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS, the world's lightest 300mm telephoto prime lens, due for January 2024 release.
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New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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edutech
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servicenow
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sports
A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.