New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 12
New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.
Rust Forge 2025 to bring global tech leaders to Wellington
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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software development
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adobe
Rust Forge 2025, a new international tech conference for around 200 developers, will be held at Shed 6 in Wellington from 27-30 August 2025.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
St John applauded, wins award for health data resilience
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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emergency services
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public relations
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aotearoa
Hato Hone St John has been named a finalist in the Veeam Data Resilience Awards for safeguarding vital healthcare data and ensuring emergency services' continuity.
OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
One NZ satellite texting hits one million message milestone
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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texting
One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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ddos
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data protection
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ai security
Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
Synology launches DS925+ storage with faster speeds in ANZ
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.
New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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pharmaceuticals
Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.
ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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data protection
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document management
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digital transformation
Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.
Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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email
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social media
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productivity
Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.
JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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accessibility
JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.
Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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saas
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physical security
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bluechip infotech
Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.
Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Discover Waitomo in New Zealand's King Country has enhanced connectivity and safety with Spark's Starlink satellite internet, replacing unreliable VDSL access.