New Zealand (NZ) stories
New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps
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The Technology Users Association urges New Zealand to boost its digital strategy, tackling cybersecurity and tech skills gaps to remain globally competitive.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
Vistar Media brings Adstruc OOH planning software to ANZ
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Vistar Media launches Adstruc in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining out-of-home ad planning and saving agencies over 30% of weekly time.
Cudy networking range launches in NZ with local support
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Computer Dynamics has launched Cudy networking products in New Zealand, offering local support and a range of affordable, high-performance Wi-Fi and smart home devices.
Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
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digital transformation
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cryptocurrency
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Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.
Behind Ultra Violette’s global glow up – a NORA webinar
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Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette overcame tech hurdles to expand globally, with a webinar set to reveal secrets of its global success on May 8.
Majority unprepared for quantum computing’s security risks
2 days ago
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encryption
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Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.
Symbio unveils advanced API stack for seamless number management
2 days ago
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telco
Symbio expands digital experience in Singapore with a new API stack, enhancing number management and easing communications for service providers across APAC.
New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
2 days ago
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Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.
Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise
3 days ago
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools
3 days ago
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Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
3 days ago
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Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
3 days ago
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Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds
3 days ago
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A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.
NZ submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets', officials warn
4 days ago
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Officials alert PM that submarine cables, vital for vast data transfers, are attractive espionage targets amid global concerns over their security.
New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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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
4 days ago
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martech
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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digital transformation
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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.