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Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services
Unified Communications

Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services

Softsource has expanded its New Zealand ICT footprint by acquiring Network Edge, boosting its services and presence across all major metropolitan centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams
Crypto

Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams

Brisbane-based digital asset platform Swyftx has become the first cryptocurrency sponsor of New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Swyftx signs first crypto sponsorship with NZ Warriors rugby team
Crypto

Swyftx signs first crypto sponsorship with NZ Warriors rugby team

Swyftx signs landmark multi-year crypto sponsorship with New Zealand Warriors, marking the first crypto deal with a pro sports team in New Zealand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Australasia stories

AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift
Digital Transformation

AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift

A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Australian shoppers cautious on AI, trust key for Black Friday
Customer Experience

Australian shoppers cautious on AI, trust key for Black Friday

Australian shoppers remain wary of AI-driven retail ahead of Black Friday 2025, prioritising trust and data privacy over automated experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling
Hyperscale

Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling

Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women's roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Logistics firms in Australia & NZ ramp up tech spending, face hurdles
Data Analytics

Logistics firms in Australia & NZ ramp up tech spending, face hurdles

Eighty per cent of Australian and New Zealand logistics firms see tech as vital, with 94% aiming to boost spending despite hurdles in integration and ROI tracking.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
AI alliance aims to revolutionise digital lending in Australasia
Customer Relationship Management

AI alliance aims to revolutionise digital lending in Australasia

Afterburner AI and LoanOptions.ai have joined forces to streamline digital lending for mortgage advisers across Australia and New Zealand with AI-driven solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026
Fintech

Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026

Mastercard will appoint Richard Wormald as Asia Pacific president in 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker who moves to an advisory role after a decade leading the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth
Digital Transformation

Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth

Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking
Biometrics

Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking

ŌURA app enhances its Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking of key biometrics, helping women navigate pregnancy in real time across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
NP Digital Australia reports record H1 2025 with AI investment
Data Analytics

NP Digital Australia reports record H1 2025 with AI investment

NP Digital Australia achieved a record H1 2025, onboarding eight new clients and boosting AI, analytics, and creative marketing capabilities nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ
Firewalls

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australasia stories

Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide
Storage

Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide

Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
APRA AMCOS urges incentives, not copyright reform, for AI growth
Hyperscale

APRA AMCOS urges incentives, not copyright reform, for AI growth

APRA AMCOS urges investment incentives over copyright reform to support AI growth, protecting creators while fostering innovation in Australia's creative industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Ancestry unveils AI tools to help Australians restore family memories
Artificial Intelligence

Ancestry unveils AI tools to help Australians restore family memories

Ancestry has launched AI tools in Australia to restore old photos and documents, helping families reconnect with their heritage this Father's Day.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025