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Microsoft moves forward on Semantic Kernel SDK

Now available in a release candidate, a simpler and easier Semantic Kernel SDK now automates function calling with OpenAI.
Swoop scores fixed wireless rollout deal for regional Vic

Swoop has been chosen by the Victorian state government as its telco partner to roll out its Connecting Victoria program, providing services to Mt Baw Baw, Moe and Morwell.
New migration policy focuses on 'skills in demand'

The Federal government’s new Migration Strategy will make Australia a globally competitive destination for skilled workers, the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) has stated.
Apple set to open its 4th iPhone factory in India in a China+1 strategy

The new plant could be a clear indication of India’s growing importance for Apple’s supply chain network and could be key to the company’s strategy to diversify beyond China.
InteliCare and JNC team up for $2.3M aged care deal

ASX-listed software vendor InteliCare has inked a partnership with Sydney-based JNC Technologies Group.
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Profiles
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Cisco’s Rodney Hamill on how partners can be ‘bullish’ on security
A/NZ channel lead believes there is no reason why Cisco shouldn’t dominate the security market.
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SAP channel chief on how partners can soar through ‘a cloud-first mindset’
Karl Fahrbach, global chief partner officer at SAP, unveils the ERP giant’s channel investment.
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Above and beyond in 'everything we do': a spotlight on Exceed ICT
MSP shares how it picked up considerable steam in just two years.
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One on One: with Beni Sia of Veeam
Veeam's general manager and senior vice president for APJ discusses his passion for cyber security, business innovation and snowboarding
Analysis
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Generative AI set to reshape SD-WAN market
Security and cloud connectivity requirements are driving today’s SD-WAN buying decisions, according to Gartner, while AI networking support and full-stack SASE capabilities will differentiate vendor ...
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6 ways automation makes things worse
The dream of fully automated development is getting more real by the day, but is that a good thing? Here are six automation gotchas to ...
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How companies are putting embedded genAI to good use
Enterprise software vendors of all stripes are beginning to add generative AI features to their applications. Here’s how Stream Financial, NFP, and Thomson Reuters are ...
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4 key steps for optimising your IT services portfolio
Periodically assessing the efficiency of your IT services spend is vital for uncovering optimisation opportunities and areas where you may fall short of future demand.
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Will OpenAI’s enterprise chatbot put a big hurt on Microsoft?
You’d think that OpenAI’s new enterprise ChatGPT offering would directly threaten Microsoft’s big genAI push. The truth is more nuanced.
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A new way of thinking about open source sustainability
Go beyond paying developers to maintain the software your business depends on. Pay the companies that pay the developers and watch the whole ecosystem thrive.
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5 ways to use AI and machine learning in dataops
Data quality is more important than ever, and many dataops teams struggle to keep up. Here are five ways to automate data operations with AI ...
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10 questions to ask about secure service edge (SSE)
IDC and Gartner have identified a broad range of vendors that provide converged security services. Here's what to ask before choosing a platform.
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What ChatGPT Enterprise means for AI business adoption
Claire Trachet, CEO of tech business advisory firm Trachet, talks about what she's seeing from clients and the market at large.