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ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia
Data Protection

ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia

Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Spectrum wins ISO 27001 in seven months with Spotica
Data Protection

Spectrum wins ISO 27001 in seven months with Spotica

The certification could help Spectrum win government and enterprise contracts, after it cut the usual ISO 27001 timetable and costs sharply.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push
Digital Transformation

Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push

More than 800 managed service providers are expected in Sydney as Pax8 seeks to deepen its Asia-Pacific presence with a regional conference.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand 'ingenuity' driving Lightspeed's global success
Digital Transformation

New Zealand 'ingenuity' driving Lightspeed's global success

Auckland's engineers are shaping Lightspeed's products worldwide, as the company expands AI tools and keeps key leadership in New Zealand.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
MYOB launches Think Purple, Act Green sustainability plan
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB launches Think Purple, Act Green sustainability plan

The software maker's new framework is aimed at helping customers face tougher emissions reporting while cutting its own footprint by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Etel cuts inventory by 25% after Epicor cloud shift
Manufacturing

Etel cuts inventory by 25% after Epicor cloud shift

Working capital has been freed up at ETEL, with automated cloud planning replacing spreadsheets and trimming stock across sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Lancom Technology wins Great Place to Work accreditation
Hybrid & Remote Work

Lancom Technology wins Great Place to Work accreditation

The recognition may help Lancom Technology attract and retain staff as tech employers compete harder for skilled workers in a tight labour market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
ManageEngine launches ITCON Australia & New Zealand 2026
Security Information and Event Management

ManageEngine launches ITCON Australia & New Zealand 2026

Attendance will be free as ITCON 2026 seeks to help firms tackle rising complexity, security gaps and brittle systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool
Agricultural Technology

AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool

Businesses risk wasting AI spend unless they map workflows first, as routing knowledge matters more than buying yet another tool.

By Dwayne Alexander • 6 min read • Last month
The global content challenge slowing Australian brands down
Digital Transformation

The global content challenge slowing Australian brands down

Rigid global workflows are leaving Australian marketers with slower publishing, duplicated content and weaker local relevance across markets.

By Sam Hoare • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Auckland stories

Aon flags New Zealand construction insurance risks
Data centers

Aon flags New Zealand construction insurance risks

Earthquake, flood and weather exposure are making cover pricier and harder to secure for longer New Zealand builds, Aon said.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
realestate.co.nz launches AI image search for homes
Digital Transformation

realestate.co.nz launches AI image search for homes

Buyers can now find New Zealand homes by image details such as weatherboard exteriors or pools, after realestate.co.nz added AI search.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Hectre wins two NZ Hi-Tech Awards for agritech innovation
Agricultural Technology

Hectre wins two NZ Hi-Tech Awards for agritech innovation

The win underscores growing demand for imaging tools that cut fruit waste and help packhouses make faster, more accurate sorting decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Spectrum Consulting names Darryl van Rensburg for AI drive
Digital Transformation

Spectrum Consulting names Darryl van Rensburg for AI drive

Growing concerns over data sovereignty and AI governance are likely to shape more technology spending in New Zealand as Spectrum bolsters its sales push.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Afterpay NZ profit more than triples on BNPL growth
Fintech

Afterpay NZ profit more than triples on BNPL growth

Higher buy now, pay later income lifted Afterpay NZ's annual profit to NZD $3.5 million, despite a sharp rise in credit losses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
SAP New Zealand profit more than doubles on cloud growth
Software-as-a-Service

SAP New Zealand profit more than doubles on cloud growth

Cloud demand lifted SAP New Zealand's annual profit to NZD $17.4 million, more than double the prior year, as revenue rose nearly 16%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline
Enterprise Resource Planning

IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline

Higher margins and lower costs lifted IBM New Zealand's profit even as annual revenue dropped 13.4% to NZD $111.9 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month