Tech job moves – Barracuda, Infragistics, Microsoft & Okta We round up all job appointments from July 14-21, 2022, in one place to keep you updated with the latest from across the tech industries. 
What 5G means for first responders In today’s constantly changing landscape, first responders must be adaptable, proactive, and collaborative, and the fifth generation of mobile cellular network technology (5G) is the technology to get them there. 
Infobip’s SMS and WhatsApp services are now available through Microsoft Infobip has integrated its WhatsApp and SMS channels through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing. 
Six ways enterprise information management delivers ROI Data is essential to the operations and growth of all enterprises; however, organisations often have so much data that important information can be lost or forgotten. 
Oracle and Microsoft extend partnership with latest announcement With this new offering, Microsoft Azure customers can provision, access and monitor enterprise-grade Oracle Database services in OCI. 
Only 10% of tech experts at 'agents of transformation' stage The report reveals the emergence of a new class of technology experts stepping up to meet critical challenges that combine both strategy and IT. 
MIT NZ switches to Rimini Street for support of Oracle applications Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) has switched to Rimini Street for support of its Oracle applications. 
Virtual reality app reduces phobias through NZ trial "With this VR app treatment, trialists had increased control in exposure to their fears, as well as control over when and where exposure occurs." 
Enterprise IT needs to change the way it uses cloud IT will continue to rely on the Cloud Continuum for its processes, and businesses need to follow suit to keep up. 
Key technology trends driving the retail customer experience Today’s fragmented sales environment presents new challenges and opportunities for brands, who must now do more to meet heightened customer expectations. 
Schneider Electric launches education platform to address data center talent shortage Schneider Electric has announced a series of updates to its vendor-agnostic and CPD-accredited digital education platform. 
Dunedin City Council uses Spark IoT network for new water measuring system Dunedin City Council is using a new, smart water metering solution that it says will help to deliver the objectives of the Three Waters policy using Spark's IoT network. 
Accenture report details how businesses are struggling to grasp sustainable practice With the increasing change in the way technology functions in our world, businesses and CIOs are constantly looking for ways to make their technology more sustainable. 
New BeyondTrust offering expands Microsoft Teams integration BeyondTrust has unveiled Remote Support 22.2, building upon its existing integration with Microsoft Teams by introducing 1:1 screen sharing from a Teams chat. 
Hands-on review: SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) We get our hands on a free trial of SolarWind's cross-vendor diagnosis and analytics tools. 
Digital key for smart investment in public infrastructure for NZ cities Major public infrastructure projects can better manage risks of cost overruns and delays if they deploy data and digital tools at the earliest planning stages. 
Sitecore caters to modern marketing teams with CMS cloud launch "Sitecore's move towards a composable SaaS offering for creating and delivering digital experiences is in line with what marketing teams are looking for.” 
Blockchain: Why I prefer Proof of Stake (And why Ethereum does too) Consensus mechanisms are tough to get right. Without a good one, the whole concept of decentralisation falls apart quickly: your efficient, fair, real-time, functional, reliable, and secure public ledger simply doesn’t exist. 
The ANU & Accenture tackle diversity in national security podcast Technology is constantly evolving, so in an industry where change and innovation are crucial to surviving, shouldn’t workplace diversity be a priority, too? 
Spark explores future connectivity options using 5G mmWave Spark has carried out New Zealand’s first rural trial of 5G millimetre wave (mmWave) technology to showcase the potential benefits of faster 5G data speeds. 
Driving the Green Software Framework with Accenture It's clear that technology is a fundamental driver of sustainability, but in most cases, the solution itself needs to be monitored so that it doesn't become the problem. 
TIBCO announces release of Cloud EBX for enhanced data management TIBCO has recently announced the release of TIBCO Cloud EBX, a new Master Data Management (MDM) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. 
Workday continues growth in the adaptive planning space The company's solution has the ability to break down data silos, accelerate planning company-wide, and gain richer insights by applying machine learning. 
LinkedIn, Microsoft top brands to be faked in phishing attempts Social media platform LinkedIn has continued its reign as the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Research. 
Radware announces enhanced Bot Manager with crypto mitigation algorithms The solution aims to help disrupt attack automation and further exhaust bad actors' resources and motivation to attack. 
Education institutions hit hard by ransomware – study The findings reveal that education institutions are increasingly being hit with ransomware, with 60% suffering attacks in 2021 compared to 44% in 2020. 
How MSPs can add value with Teams Phone As a Managed Service Provider, you know the Microsoft suite better than any telco ever will. But how do you retain ownership of the ecosystem, ensure system security, and minimise churn risk? 
Crucial infrastructure relies on good power management, Eaton shares the ultimate solution So many crucial strands of infrastructure rely on effective power management to run successfully. 
ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users Researchers from ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs. 
Talend extends Cloudera collaboration, enhances value for data “Our extended collaboration with Cloudera continues to focus on the needs of organisations looking to achieve maximum value from their data. 
Versa Networks wins zero trust security excellence award Versa SASE was the only SASE solution to be named a winner in the awards competition, which recognises the leaders and pioneers. 
Thales teams up with SAP to extend public cloud data protection Thales has announced a new cloud data protection solution designed to protect SAP customers sensitive data in SAP applications in public cloud environments. 
Aqua Security introduces new $1 Million Cloud Native Protection Warranty Aqua Security has introduced the industry’s only $1 Million Cloud Native Protection Warranty, giving customers more peace of mind when it comes to cloud operations. 
DC220 included in Rackspace Technology offering for VMware DataCentre220 is one of several industry leaders contributing to Data Center in a Box, an offering Rackspace Technology has designed specifically for VMware. 
blueAPACHE adds Fortinet capability to connectivity offering "With these enhanced capabilities, emPOWER Connectivity continues to address the changing landscape delivering a more consistent user experience." 
Microsoft Azure modernises Victoria University’s systems – others come looking Since using Microsoft Azure, after collaboration with Adaptiv and Fusion5, Victoria University has increased local and overseas enrolments and simplified its online platform. 
Boomi wins best CEO for diversity and best company for career growth "These awards empower employees to share personal insights about their company’s culture, rewarding and highlighting companies that do great work." 
Harnessing the power of 5G for advanced operational success With a focus on driving innovation and fostering enhanced capabilities, 5G brings with it groundbreaking new advancements and expands upon 4 G's original speed and versatility. 
New Relic launches Agentless Monitoring for SAP Solutions The company says the solution empowers IT teams to better support business operations by harnessing existing SAP data sources to access all necessary telemetry data. 
Cloudian’s HyperStore validated to work with Microsoft Azure Cloudian’s HyperStore object storage is now validated to work with Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, a joint offering that will give customers public cloud benefits within their own data centres. 
NTT reveals plans for new trans-Pacific submarine cable New company formed to build and operate the largest submarine internet cable system between Japan and the United States. More stories
