Datacom stories

Mainstream selects Datapay for payroll transformation in NZ
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Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.

AI identified as top tech trend in Australia for 2025
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A recent survey by the Tech Council of Australia reveals artificial intelligence as the leading tech trend for 2025, aiming to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Economic uncertainty top worry for NZ business leaders
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A recent survey reveals that 77% of New Zealand business leaders are increasingly concerned about economic uncertainty as they prepare for 2025.

HP New Zealand unveils winners of 2024 Partner Awards
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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HP New Zealand has revealed the winners of its 2024 Partner Awards in Auckland, celebrating partner achievements in customer solutions and sustainability.

Denise Carter-Bennett appointed Co-chair of NZ women security network
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Denise Carter-Bennett has been appointed Co-Chair of NZ Network for Women in Security, succeeding Sai Honig, and aims to enhance diversity in tech.

Rob Purdy appointed national sales director at Westcon-Comstor
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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Westcon-Comstor has appointed Rob Purdy as the new National Sales Director for New Zealand, reflecting strong growth in revenue.

Asana partners with Datacom to boost ANZ enterprise solutions
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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Asana has partnered with Datacom to enhance enterprise solutions in Australia and New Zealand, boosting efficiency and transparency for customers.

Datacom launches secure Enterprise AI Assistant tool
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Datacom has unveiled its Enterprise AI Assistant to help businesses leverage AI while ensuring the security of their organisational data.

Cybersecurity tops tech priorities for Australian firms
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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hybrid cloud
Australian organisations prioritise cybersecurity spending for the third year running, yet over 80% struggle with insufficient budget allocations.

Growth tops New Zealand firms' priorities, says cloud report
Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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private cloud
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Datacom's latest Annual Cloud Report shows New Zealand businesses prioritising growth, with over 40% planning to boost cloud computing budgets this year.

Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.

Datacom named strategic partner for Windows 11 in ANZ region
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Datacom has become a Strategic Refresh Initiative partner for Windows 11 in Australia and New Zealand, aiding businesses in the crucial migration ahead of Windows 10's end of support in 2025.

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.

AI adoption surges among New Zealand businesses – report
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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New Zealand businesses are rapidly embracing AI, with 67% now utilising the technology, up from 48% in 2023, according to Datacom’s latest research.

AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.

Datacom returns to profit, unveils strategic transformation plan
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Datacom rebounds to NZD $41 million pre-tax profit, unveiling a strategic transformation plan to bolster future growth and AI adoption across its operations.

NZ businesses struggle with data quality for AI adoption
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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public cloud
New research from Datacom reveals only 9% of New Zealand businesses consider their data completely clean, posing significant risks as AI adoption grows.

Deloitte Digital wins top prize at Adobe ANZ Partner Awards
Wed, 29th May 2024
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digital transformation
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Deloitte Digital clinches top honour at Adobe ANZ Partner Awards 2024 for stellar performance and innovation. Datacom and Anchora also receive accolades.

Gigamon celebrates partner excellence at ANZ awards ceremony
Wed, 15th May 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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datacom
Gigamon hosted its prestigious ANZ Partner Awards at W Hotel Melbourne, honouring achievements in cybersecurity and networking, and forging stronger industry ties.

Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order
Wed, 15th May 2024
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From helping craft a memo in minutes instead of days to summarising emails and video transcripts, Copilot is proving a valuable tool, but organisations need to be strategic about its use and remember that good quality content – or information – is still king.