About Zach

Zach Thompson
News Editor
Zach has experience with filmmaking, magazine writing, and a curiosity about the world and the stories of the people around him. He is accustomed to the city life, but likes to get away to visit family when he can. Zach loves to create and when he is not in the office, he is usually drawing, writing fiction stories, or watching a movie.
Stories by Zach

Exclusive: BizCover makes it easy to get business insurance
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cybersecurity insurance
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insurance
BizCover is disrupting the global insurance sector and has become a leader in commercial insurance technology distribution.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Digital Island
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telecommunications
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connectivity
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digital island
Leon Sheehan, CEO of Digital Island, joins us today to tell us more about Digital Island, its new workshop offering, and what the company expects for 2023.

BLUETTI AC180 Mobile Power Station eager to meet Australia
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mobility
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power / energy
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generator
BLUETTI AC180 is much lighter and more portable than existing models and comes with the creative imagination of the market compared to its predecessors.

Future State 2023: Boldness and inclusivity to pave the way
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metaverse
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innovation
Future State 2023 explored two key themes yesterday: the importance of involving indigenous practices in digital and our collective uncertainty about life.

Future State 2023: What eCommerce could be like in 20 years
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ai
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cx
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distribution
A keynote presentation at Future State 2023 saw two Adidas leaders discuss the implications of Artificial Intelligence for the future of eCommerce.

Inaugural NZ tech event addresses our digital future
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ai
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spark
Spark Business Labs held Future State 2023 yesterday at Auckland's Spark Arena, inviting a range of business and thought leaders to discuss the future of work.

Appian launches AI offering, integrates tech on platform
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ai
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data science
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compliance
Appian has integrated generative AI into the Appian Platform and launched AI Skill Designer, a simple but powerful tool for businesses.

NZ data centre partnership offering greater data sovereignty
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telecommunications
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connectivity
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data sovereignty
Data Centre 220 is working with Xtreme Networks to provide customers with unmatched data sovereignty and geographic diversity.

Three ways BLUETTI can help you celebrate Mother's Day
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power / energy
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technology gifts
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solar power
Mother's Day is an occasion to show love and appreciation to our mothers and mother figures. Here are three ways to celebrate with BLUETTI power solutions.

Digital Island’s new workshop for superior contact centres
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contact centre
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cx
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digital island
Digital Island has launched Customer Experience Accelerator Lab to help businesses get the most out of their contact centre operations.

CompTIA event to discuss how generative AI will affect MSPs
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managed services
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ai
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comptia
The ANZ Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is hosting its latest industry networking event series to discuss the impact of ChatGPT on MSPs.

Apricorn releases its first offering to feature NVME SSD
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data protection
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encryption
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usb
Apricorn has released the USB 10Gbps Aegis NVX, the first encrypted device the company has offered to feature an NVME SSD inside.

Cyber awareness training leaves companies exposed to attacks
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cybersecurity
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workforce
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awareness
Traditional cybersecurity awareness training leaves companies vulnerable to social engineering attacks, according to cyberconIQ.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Socialsuite
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ai
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smb
Brad Gurrie, CEO of Socialsuite, tells us more about the company, its offering, where it is focused next, and how to get in touch.

Why retail needs to foster seamless omnichannel experiences
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cx
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omnichannel
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strategy
Retailers need to operate multiple channels to keep all their customers happy and meet them where they want to be met. The solution is omnichannel.

Legrand brings next gen intelligent rack PDUs to market
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sustainable it
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data centre operators
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servers
Legrand has released the industry's next generation of intelligent rack PDUs, which provide exceptional visibility, and cutting-edge hardware and security.

Exclusive: Socialsuite simplifies ESG for small caps and private companies
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ai
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Socialsuite is on a mission to make ESG simpler and help ensure all enterprises can demonstrate the change they are making.

Frost & Sullivan names Vertiv as APAC Company of the Year
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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data centre operators
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awards
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innovation
Frost & Sullivan has recognised Vertiv as Asia Pacific Data Center Power Solutions Industry 2022 Company of the Year.

Lumify Group recognised as a top place to work in ANZ
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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flexible work
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best places to work
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mental health
The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine have published the prestigious annual list of Best Places to Work, which this year includes Lumify Group.

InfoTrack’s new platform fosters real estate transparency
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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document management
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transparency
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transactions
InfoTrack has launched a new digital platform, Securexchange, that makes the process of purchasing property more transparent.

CPaaS market set to reach $60 billion by 2032 - FMI
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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chatbots
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profit
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communications
Future Market Insights expects sales in the Communications Platform as a Service market to reach USD $60 billion by 2032.

Huawei replaces legacy ERP system with improved MetaERP
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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cloud services
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erp
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it management
Huawei hosted the MetaERP Award Ceremony last week, where it announced it had replaced the legacy ERP system with its MetaERP system.

ExtraHop has launched a new offering to simplify detection
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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ndr
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extrahop
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enterprise security
ExtraHop has launched ExtraHop IDS, which integrates with its Reveal(x) platform to provide a new, more straightforward approach to intrusion detection.

LogRhythm, Zscaler team up to address security challenges
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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cloud security
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soc
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logrhythm
LogRhythm has partnered with Zscaler to help enterprises globally increase their network insight and address the various cloud access security challenges that the modern SOC face.