About Tom

Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.
Stories by Tom

Exclusive: Expansion on the horizon for SpendConsole
Yesterday
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australian
In an exclusive interview with SpendConsole's CEO, Abid Ali, we discuss AI-driven finance innovation and expansion into the Middle East.

WatchGuard reveals rise in remote access software exploits
Yesterday
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malware
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software
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watchguard technologies
WatchGuard's new report reveals escalated cyber threats, including a surge in ransomware attacks and exploitation of remote access software.

IT leaders see cloud infrastructure as leading cyber risk source
Yesterday
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cloud services
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user data
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cloud infrastructure
A study by Tenable shows that 68% of Australian IT leaders view cloud infrastructure as a chief source of cybersecurity risks.

FICO launches advanced analytics platform for banking in India
2 days ago
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speed
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customer journey
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fico
Global analytics leader, FICO, is now offering its advanced cloud-based platform to the Indian banking sector.

Festive online shopping security a rising concern for consumers
2 days ago
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mfa
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ping identity
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online fraud
Australian consumers are increasingly concerned about online shopping security, especially amid the festive season, reveals recent survey.

Generative AI adoption slow but has potential, survey reveals
2 days ago
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chatbots
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ai
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intel
Just 10% of businesses employ generative AI solutions despite potential for significant improvements, finds study.

Six key trends set to impact infrastructure & operations
2 days ago
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data protection
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it infrastructure
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smart appliances
Gartner has identified six key trends predicted to shape infrastructure and operations in the next 12 to 18 months.

Publicis Sapient green-lights PS Hummingbird to boost AI capabilities
2 days ago
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cloud services
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testing
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ai
Publicis Sapient launches PS Hummingbird in partnership with Tquila, aiming to enhance AI and cloud-based capabilities.

Mantel Group achieves AWS Resilience Services Competency recognition
2 days ago
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erp
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online banking
Mantel Group has become an AWS Partner, having achieved AWS Resilience Services Competency through CMD Solutions.

Survey reveals ANZ CIOs struggling with digital transformation
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cios
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innovation
Survey by Tech Research Asia reveals 98% of CIOs/CTOs in Australia and New Zealand struggle with digital transformation implementation due to lack of strategic clarity.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Konica Minolta with Antoniette De Marco
3 days ago
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printing
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digital transformation
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konica minolta
Antoniette De Marco, who is the General Manager of Technology at Konica Minolta Australia joins us today to tell us more about Konica Minolta and the newest addition to their offerings.

E-CTC urges better online trade support for UK small businesses
3 days ago
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smb
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eu
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amazon
The eCommerce Trade Commission pushes for enhanced online export support for UK SMEs to boost annual revenue.

Britons struggle to spot AI-generated fake news, reveals study
3 days ago
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ai
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scams
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snapchat
Study shows up to half of Britons struggle to spot AI-manufactured fake news, despite claims of discernment ability.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Kudosity with Alex Macpherson
3 days ago
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messaging
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media
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communications
Alex Macpherson, who is the CEO and Co-Founder, of Kudosity, joins us today to tell us more about Kudosity and some of his thoughts on the communications landscape.

LTE & 5G broadcast market forecast to hit $1.8 billion by 2029
3 days ago
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smartphones
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5g
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at&t
LTE and 5G broadcast market tipped to grow at 9.9% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.8bn by 2029, says report.

Wiise & Employment Hero partner to simplify payroll for NZ SMBs
3 days ago
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compliance
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pos
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onedrive
Cloud ERP provider Wiise partners with New Zealand's HR platform Employment Hero to streamline payroll processes for SMBs.

2023 Computer Animation Festival in Sydney celebrates international talent
3 days ago
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competition
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animation
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computer graphics
Sydney's 2023 Computer Animation Festival honours exceptional global talents and debuts a Junior Competition.

87% increase in cybersecurity investment by ANZ CIOs says Gartner
3 days ago
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data analytics
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ml
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cx
ANZ tech executives predict a significant hike in cybersecurity investment in 2024 due to escalating threats and tighter regulations.

Binance pioneers first-ever cryptocurrency banking triparty agreement
4 days ago
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blockchain
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innovation
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disruption
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has implemented the first cryptocurrency banking triparty agreement, reducing counterparty risk.

RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades
4 days ago
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project management
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nz
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chorus
In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.

Exclusive: Why WithSecure continues to expand and evolve
Last week
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managed services
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cybersecurity
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cloud protection
In an exclusive interview, WithSecure VP of APAC and Japan for Cloud Protection, Jussi Wäre, discusses growth in cybersecurity and cloud solutions.

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Denodo with Alberto Pan
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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ai
Alberto Pan, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Denodo, joins us today to tell us more about Denodo and some of thoughts on the trending topics of today.

New report sees JB Hi-FI NZ profit before tax decline by 69%
Last week
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nz
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deloitte
JB Hi-Fi New Zealand has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 30th June 2023, audited by international firm Deloitte.

Ingram Micro partners with EPOS to supply audio solutions in Australia
Last week
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it in healthcare
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resellers
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productivity
Ingram Micro is collaborating with EPOS to deliver high-quality audio solutions to multiple sectors in Australia.