New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 7
Synechron unifies three Australian consultancies under one
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Synechron merges Chamonix IT, Exposé and iGreenData into a single Australian consultancy, unveiling a new national leadership team.
AI lag puts Australian firms at risk of losing ground
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Australian firms' slow, piecemeal AI adoption risks wasted investment and lost ground to faster-moving global rivals, TP leaders warn.
Datadog names Renee Mitsis to lead ANZ channel push
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Datadog appoints Renee Mitsis to spearhead ANZ channel and alliances, sharpening partner-led growth around security, AI and DevOps.
Visa expands Bridge partnership to boost SMB payments
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crypto
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Visa widens Bridge tie-up to let more firms issue stablecoin-backed cards, targeting faster, more certain cross-border SMB payments.
Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access
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international telecommunication union
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mobile data
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Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.
ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back
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Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.
AI reshapes ANZ jobs as staff turn to shadow tools
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AI is reshaping ANZ jobs as firms hire and cut roles, while 67% of staff quietly turn to unapproved generative tools to get work done.
IAG New Zealand shifts core claims platform to cloud
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IAG New Zealand has moved its core Guidewire ClaimCentre system to Guidewire Cloud, aiming to boost claims resilience, scale and updates.
Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia
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smart home
Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials
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SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.
ConnectWise unit maps IT pay trends, automation push
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Service Leadership's 2026 IT pay report links eased wage inflation and new 'Digital Worker' automation metrics to profitability for providers.
EcoOnline report tracks shift to connected risk data
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EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.
Blippar buys Plattar to boost regional AR commerce push
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Blippar has bought Australian AR specialist Plattar to deepen its regional footprint and accelerate sector-focused AR commerce products.
Elula names Andrew Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
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Elula hires Andrew Phillips as chief revenue officer to drive sales, partnerships and growth across its expanding AI-led financial services push.
CyberCX becomes official cyber partner to AFL, AFLW
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CyberCX signs two-year tie-up as Official Cyber Security Partner of the AFL and AFLW, covering league, clubs and Marvel Stadium's ARC system.
AI trainer hiring surges as firms tap global talent
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AI trainer jobs jumped 283% in 2025, as Deel says firms increasingly plug skills gaps by hiring technical talent across borders.
Anthropic to open Sydney office in Australia, New Zealand
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Anthropic will open a Sydney office within weeks, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint and deepening AI partnerships in Australia and New Zealand.
Data centre boom reshapes Asia Pacific loan markets
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Data centre boom drives new financing structures across Asia Pacific loan markets, APLMA whitepaper finds, reshaping risk and investor mix.
Late payments push Australian small firms into debt
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Late payments are pushing more Australian small firms into debt, draining weeks on chasing invoices and fuelling rising financial stress.
Legora raises USD $550m to fuel US & APAC AI growth
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Legal AI platform Legora raises USD $550m at a USD $5.55bn valuation to speed expansion across the US and wider Asia-Pacific markets.