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Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear
Supply Chain

Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear

Desmond Ling has been appointed managing director of MacGear New Zealand, bringing extensive experience to lead the tech distributor's growth and partnerships.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal
Physical Security

Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal

Circuitwise Group is set to expand in New Zealand by acquiring Christchurch-based Assembly Specialists, its second acquisition in the country this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Australasia stories

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants
Fintech

CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants

Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors
Crypto

Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
Storage

Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand

Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Reality check: Lenovo's enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope
Ransomware

Reality check: Lenovo's enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope

Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services
Data Analytics

DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services

DataSentinel has appointed data expert Peter Ward as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its Australian services amid rising demand for specialist data analytics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI fraud detection & whistleblower system launched in Australasia
Data Analytics

AI fraud detection & whistleblower system launched in Australasia

Report It Now and Accord Analytics have launched an AI-driven fraud detection and whistleblower system across Australasia to tackle rising fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features
Clean technologies

Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features

Vorwerk has launched the Thermomix TM7 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a larger touchscreen, Open Cooking mode, and sustainability upgrades.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena
Digital Transformation

BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena

BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399
Unified Communications

Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399

Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australasia stories

Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector
Australian Dollar

Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector

Optoma has launched the UHC70LV, the world's first Dolby-certified high brightness home projector, priced at AUD $7,999 with 4K UHD and HDR10+ support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech
Cartech

Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech

Most Australians have assisted driving tech but few use it; interest in EVs falls amid battery, cost, and resale worries, says mycar Mobility Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
OFS launches Mayvn AI to deliver real-time insights for factories
Data Analytics

OFS launches Mayvn AI to deliver real-time insights for factories

Australian firm OFS has launched Mayvn AI, a generative AI assistant providing real-time production insights to over 200 manufacturing sites worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Turning personalisation into profit: What's holding businesses back?
Customer Relationship Management

Turning personalisation into profit: What's holding businesses back?

Despite personalisation's proven ability to boost loyalty and revenue, 41% of Australian restaurants struggle to track its success and scale its impact effectively.

By Kinesh Patel • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of audio innovation & legacy
Digital Entertainment

Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of audio innovation & legacy

Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of pioneering audio innovation, from the first wireless mic to the new Spectera system, shaping sound experiences worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025