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Tom Raynel

Former TechDay team member

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.

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CommScope highlights key cabling considerations for AI data centers
Hyperscale

CommScope highlights key cabling considerations for AI data centers

CommScope outlines essential cabling strategies for AI data centres, highlighting how innovative approaches can optimise performance, reduce costs, and support AI growth.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
NICE unveils advanced WFM solutions for digital integration
Unified Communications

NICE unveils advanced WFM solutions for digital integration

NICE has launched new workforce management tools aimed at integrating digital front and back-office tasks, enhancing efficiencies and bottom-line results.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants
Power / Energy

FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants

FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Hitachi Vantara unveils new block storage appliance for SMBs
Storage

Hitachi Vantara unveils new block storage appliance for SMBs

Hitachi Vantara unveils its latest block storage appliance, designed to simplify data management for SMBs, enhance security, and reduce carbon emissions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
AWS & SAP expand collaboration to enhance AI-driven ERP
Hyperscale

AWS & SAP expand collaboration to enhance AI-driven ERP

AWS and SAP expand their partnership to bring generative AI to cloud ERP systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability for enterprises.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Titans of Tech - Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara
Storage

Titans of Tech - Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara

Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for AI at Hitachi Vantara, leverages over a decade of expertise to drive transformative AI projects and innovations.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Genetec to open new R&D hubs & Experience Centres worldwide
Software-as-a-Service

Genetec to open new R&D hubs & Experience Centres worldwide

Genetec is expanding globally with new R&D hubs in Vienna, Krakow, and Orléans, alongside new Experience Centres in Washington D.C., Sydney, and Dubai.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Exclusive: How Versent sees the virtualization market changing
Virtualisation

Exclusive: How Versent sees the virtualization market changing

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has disrupted the virtualization market, pushing firms like Versent to help businesses navigate rising costs and modernize their operations.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Salesforce enhances Service Cloud for unified customer care
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce enhances Service Cloud for unified customer care

Salesforce enhances Service Cloud with new features to unify data across digital channels, providing a seamless, personalised customer experience through their Einstein 1 Platform.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Salesforce enhances Einstein Copilot AI for marketers & merchants
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce enhances Einstein Copilot AI for marketers & merchants

Salesforce has unveiled new Einstein Copilot features aimed at marketers and merchants, enhancing AI-driven customer interaction and business efficiency.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats
Cloud Security

Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats

SonicWall's VP of Sales, Debasish Mukherjee, elucidates on the firm's strategic approach to proactively counter rising cyber threats with comprehensive, AI-driven solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Elastic unveils guide on securing large language models
Generative AI

Elastic unveils guide on securing large language models

Elastic's new LLM Safety Assessment report offers crucial guidelines for secure Large Language Model deployments, addressing rising cybersecurity risks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Barracuda launches AI assistant to boost partner productivity
Firewalls

Barracuda launches AI assistant to boost partner productivity

Barracuda Networks has launched an AI assistant in its Partner Portal, boosting search and enablement capabilities for partners with real-time responses.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Fastly & RSM join forces to boost cybersecurity in ANZ
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fastly & RSM join forces to boost cybersecurity in ANZ

Fastly partners with RSM to bolster cybersecurity for enterprises in Australia and New Zealand, addressing stringent compliance regulations and evolving cyber threats.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Exclusive: How Calvary Health Care partnered with SailPoint
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: How Calvary Health Care partnered with SailPoint

Calvary Health Care and SailPoint demonstrate the transformation of healthcare IT through advanced identity security systems.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Exclusive: How Katana is supporting Paralympics New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: How Katana is supporting Paralympics New Zealand

Katana's Steve Rielly talks IT security, global reach, and a new initiative donating 15% of DMARC revenues to support New Zealand Paralympians.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
ADT Security to acquire Alarm Assets & ACG Integration
Firewalls

ADT Security to acquire Alarm Assets & ACG Integration

ADT Security's acquisition of Alarm Assets Group and ACG Integration will boost its market reach and operational capacity, aiming for AUD $125 million in revenue.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Over two thousand job losses proposed in Telstra restructure
Productivity

Over two thousand job losses proposed in Telstra restructure

Telstra's restructure could lead to up to 2,800 job losses as the company aims to streamline operations and support its long-term investment in technology and infrastructure.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024