New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 3
AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says
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Japan and Singapore drive Asia Pacific data centre build costs higher as AI demand, power constraints and labour shortages widen regional gaps.
NeonNow launches AI customer platform across 170 markets
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NeonNow rebrand puts Sydney founder's customer platform in 170 markets as AI demand lifts channel partner hopes.
Google links axios attack to suspected North Korean actor
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Google says the axios npm supply chain attack was linked to suspected North Korean actor UNC1069, raising fears for Australian and New Zealand firms.
AI is now a capital allocation decision, and CFOs are setting the terms
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CFOs across Australia and New Zealand are tightening AI spending as new research shows weak returns, poor data readiness and rising demands for accountability.
Auticon report says neurodiverse teams boost business
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australian bureau of statistics
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Neurodiverse teams are driving stronger innovation, retention and client results, auticon's 2025 global impact report has found.
Zenobē pledges AUD $100 million for electric trucks
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Zenobē offers AUD $100 million to speed Australia's heavy electric truck rollout, with charging, battery and planning support aimed at cost parity with diesel.
AskNicely launches Ask NiceAI for service businesses
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AskNicely unveils Ask NiceAI to help managers at multi-site service businesses turn scattered customer feedback into faster, data-backed action.
FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients
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FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients, giving top-tier firms priority product input, AI tools and faster platform support.
Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware
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Asia-Pacific firms warned that weak backup controls, poor endpoint hygiene and legacy systems could worsen ransomware losses and breach penalties.
Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team
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Security teams risk sleepwalking into danger as vendors slap the SaaS label on hosted legacy tools disguised as modern cloud identity.
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
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Entrust joins forces with Chillisoft to bolster ANZ cyber defences, blending identity, education and quantum-ready security expertise.
Cloud security day warns of human & identity risks
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Australian and New Zealand businesses are being urged to harden cloud defences as experts warn of identity flaws, misconfigurations and AI-fuelled attacks.
Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal
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Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.
Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia
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Anker SOLIX's new Power Dock Pro aims to keep every circuit live in Australian blackouts, while letting rooftop solar continue charging the X1 battery.
Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience
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PagerDuty says Australia and New Zealand firms are lifting resilience spend and AI use, while keeping people in charge of critical recovery decisions.
Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ
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Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ, as Chief Operating Officer Stephen McNulty backs more standardised ERP delivery for SMBs.
Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head
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Kordia names Aroha Fleming Head of Communications as the New Zealand technology and infrastructure firm sharpens its cyber resilience message.
AI & automation could lift law firm profits, study finds
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Law firms in US and Canada face rising admin drag as LEAP research finds AI and automation could unlock profitability through fewer manual tasks.
Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ
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Wavelink has added Acromove's portable edge-cloud kit to its ANZ line-up, targeting remote industries with faster AI inference and private 5G.
SAP Concur adds AI expense, travel tools with integrations
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SAP Concur rolls out AI-driven expense automation, policy rule creation and new travel features across Microsoft, Amex and Visa integrations.