New Zealand (NZ) stories
“Missed package?” Scam fooling thousands
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Thousands of Kiwis are falling victim to evolving package delivery scams exploiting busy inboxes with fake DHL and NZ Post emails.
OPPO launches A5 Series in New Zealand with focus on durability
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smartphones
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software updates
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oppo
OPPO launches durable A5 Series smartphones in New Zealand, featuring long battery life, IP65/IP69 ratings, and prices from NZD $229 to $499.
National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay
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local government
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buses
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transport
New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.
Twilio appoints Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
Twilio has appointed Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ, aiming to boost personalised digital engagement and business growth across Australia and New Zealand.
New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland
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gcsb
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public sector
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national security
The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand’s digital infrastructure security.
Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide
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digital literacy
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māori
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technology in schools
Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.
inTechnology marks 25 years with Sidos Wi-Fi tool partnership
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network infrastructure
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financial systems
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wireless networks
inTechnology Distribution celebrates 25 years by partnering with Sidos Systems to offer Wi-Fi survey and management tools across Asia-Pacific.
Pharmx launches Pharmacy Portal to streamline supply chain
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Pharmx Technologies has launched a centralised Pharmacy Portal to simplify operations and boost trading across Australia's pharmacy supply chain.
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett to lead new era of growth
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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paas
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett as Country Manager, signalling renewed focus on governance, staff growth and key IT services in New Zealand.
Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality’s future
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cx
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martech
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ai
Lightspeed's Asia-Pacific MD Nicole Buisson says AI and smarter tech are vital for Aussie hospitality to tackle inflation, labour costs and changing consumer habits.
Paras Chadha to lead Microsoft & AI strategy for Logicalis ANZ
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Paras Chadha will lead Logicalis's Microsoft and AI business in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI adoption and align regional and global strategies.
Digital payments have flipped the script for Australian consumers
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
Digital payments in Australia now dominate eCommerce, rising from 34% in 2014 to 66% in 2024, reshaping consumer habits and financial services.
Exclusive: How Cloudera’s AI platform targets faster life-saving decisions
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data privacy
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llms
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ai
Cloudera expands its hybrid data platform with AI tools to aid real-time crisis decisions, boosting disaster response and Australia's climate resilience.
ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
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email security
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.
Avast launches free AI scam protection in antivirus for NZ users
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Avast adds free AI-driven Scam Guardian to its antivirus for New Zealand users, boosting protection against rising, sophisticated online scams globally.
Telesmart secures key government security endorsement for ICT
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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ict
Telesmart earns Department of Internal Affairs’ security endorsement, joining a select group of NZ ICT providers trusted by the government for network services.
Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.
Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams
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fintech
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erp
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budgeting
NetSuite's cloud-based Enterprise Performance Management now brings advanced, AI-powered planning tools to mid-market finance teams for real-time business insights.
Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow
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storage
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ai security
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ai
Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.
Marko launches in New Zealand with personalised blood insights
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healthtech
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mental health
Marko launches in New Zealand, offering personalised blood test insights to help users optimise health with tailored nutrition and lifestyle plans.