Australasia stories - Page 2
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
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fintech
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ai
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
Synechron unifies three Australian consultancies under one
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Synechron merges Chamonix IT, Exposé and iGreenData into a single Australian consultancy, unveiling a new national leadership team.
AI reshapes ANZ jobs as staff turn to shadow tools
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data analytics
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martech
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.
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.
Ping Identity wins PROTECTED IRAP nod in Australia
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data protection
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mfa
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cloud security
Ping Identity secures PROTECTED IRAP assessment for PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud, boosting its appeal to Australian public sector buyers.
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
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edutech
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data protection
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digital transformation
University of Sydney swaps ageing plastic cards for tap-and-go digital IDs, transforming access, security and sustainability across campus.
Beyond Key opens Sydney office to drive APAC growth
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Beyond Key has opened a Sydney office to anchor its APAC expansion, targeting digital transformation and cloud projects across the region.
The Optimisers launches in Auckland to target AI search
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Auckland's The Optimisers debuts as a digital agency helping brands win visibility in AI-led search, summaries and autonomous agent results.
Echo buys BMS to build end-to-end tech lifecycle group
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data protection
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datacentre infrastructure
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risk & compliance
Echo acquires BMS to create an end-to-end tech lifecycle group, expanding reuse and e-waste recycling services across New Zealand and Australia.
CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
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saas
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devops
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data analytics
New Zealand consultancy CorPlan has attained IBM's top-tier Platinum Partner status for Planning Analytics data and AI solutions delivery.
Cyber extortion tops 2025 attacks as AI risks escalate
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Cyber extortion has overtaken email scams as the top 2025 attack, as AI-powered threats grow and financial firms become prime targets.
International Women's Day: Balancing the scales requires more than good intentions
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
AI could entrench bias or unlock fairer careers; on International Women's Day, leaders are urged to redesign work, not just declare intent.
Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead
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edutech
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smart cities
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manufacturing
Milestone Systems has rehired Mike Metcalfe to lead key South Pacific accounts, driving video intelligence growth in New Zealand and Australia.
2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.
Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Inference-as-a-service is slashing GPU and cloud costs, powering a rapid boom in Australia and New Zealand's next wave of AI innovators.
TechnologyOne unveils AI Guide for councils, students
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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saas
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edutech
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data protection
TechnologyOne launches Guide, an AI assistant to streamline council services and student support across Australia and New Zealand.
Exa Capital buys Flow Software to deepen ANZ reach
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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crm
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digital transformation
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martech
Exa Capital has acquired Auckland-based Flow Software to expand its ANZ footprint, keeping the integration specialist operating independently.
Easy Crypto migrates customers to Swyftx: Crypto is growing up; the tools must too
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Easy Crypto will cease NZ trading, shifting customers to Swyftx as crypto platforms consolidate and demand for advanced tools surges.
Aeroband strikes Amber deal for smart instruments push
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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film production
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edtech
Aeroband picks Amber Technology as exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand, boosting access to its smart digital instruments.
Babcock extends AUT Women in Tech STEM partnership
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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edutech
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aut
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higher education
Babcock extends its AUT Women in Tech partnership for three more years, boosting mentoring and career pathways for women in STEM.