New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 1

Oracle launches Compute Cloud@Customer Isolated, an air-gapped cloud service boosting security and data sovereignty for governments and regulated sectors.

New Zealand's open banking has advanced with NZD $13.77m spent over six years, delivering API standards adopted by major banks covering 80% of accounts.

New Zealanders face rising broadband and power costs this winter, prompting a surge in provider switches as households seek to cut bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Puma has partnered with Adyen to unify payment systems across Asia Pacific stores and events, boosting efficiency and delivering a seamless customer experience.

Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after 25 years, having established and grown its Australia-New Zealand business, to pursue new ventures.

DataSentinel has appointed data expert Peter Ward as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its Australian services amid rising demand for specialist data analytics.

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

One New Zealand secures 'Best in Test' mobile network award for the fourth year after investing NZD $100 million in 4G and 5G upgrades nationwide.

Adrian Giecco will become Rockwell Automation's South Pacific regional director from July 2025, overseeing operations across Australia, New Zealand and the region.

Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.

Tuatahi First Fibre has appointed Ventia as its primary partner in a NZD $110 million deal to support its expanding fibre broadband network across New Zealand.

Report It Now and Accord Analytics have launched an AI-driven fraud detection and whistleblower system across Australasia to tackle rising fraud.

inTechnology celebrates 25 years by acquiring intechnology.com, enhancing its global digital presence as it expands into North America and Asia Pacific.

New research shows 92% of firms plan to expand customer education in 2025, despite facing challenges scaling programmes and measuring their impact.

TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i, a new AI-focused practice designed to help brands integrate AI for unique strategic and creative growth.

Extraordinary launches New Zealand's first pre-tax commute card, letting employees pay for public transport using salary sacrifice, boosting savings and sustainability.

Chorus launches Express Connect at Auckland's Datacentre220, offering fibre connectivity in as little as four hours to speed up data centre access.

AI is revolutionising recruitment by boosting efficiency, fairness and candidate experience, benefiting both employers and jobseekers alike.

Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.

Genetec has partnered with Sektor to distribute its physical security solutions across New Zealand, including opening a new technology centre in Auckland.