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Kiwi Stories

Cloud stories

WaterOutlook launches ScheduleHub for compliance scheduling

The new tool could help regulated operators cut missed deadlines by replacing spreadsheets and memory with rule-based scheduling for recurring checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand SMEs embrace AI but want clearer rules

Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Global Stories

Cloud stories

DataCentre infrastructure

Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026

Infrastructure demand and vendor spending will drive most of the surge as AI outlays are set to jump 47% next year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Digital Transformation

Matrix NAP Info activates Ciena's 1 Tb/s subsea upgrade

The Batam-Jakarta route can now carry more cloud and internet traffic on existing fibre, after a live 1 Tb/s test proved the upgrade.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Digital Transformation

Manhattan launches AI tool for supply chain design

Months-long configuration work could be cut to minutes as business users turn warehouse plans into live system settings using natural language.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Digital Transformation

Affinda launches conversation tool for document workflows

The new system could cut document automation setup from months to minutes for firms facing heavy paperwork and limited technical resources.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite

Industrial firms could gain better access to AI-ready data as AVEVA adds integrations, governance tools and web-based controls across its suite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Riverbed unveils Zero Disruption AI observability tools

The new features aim to help IT teams spot and fix digital workplace glitches before employees are affected, as AI use grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Data centers

Large firms prioritise storage scale & reliability in AI

Most large firms are treating AI storage as a cost and reliability challenge, with 87% prioritising capacity growth and TCO control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Digital Transformation

KPMG forms global alliance with Anthropic for Claude

More than 276,000 KPMG staff will gain access to Claude as the firm speeds up tax, legal and cybersecurity work across 138 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Fintech

Pennies names finance & tech chiefs as Nugent exits

As cash use falls, the charity is bolstering its digital giving model with two senior hires to support growth in micro-donations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Space

Dell says data is the differentiator in the age of agentic AI

AI will only set firms apart if they can harness trusted proprietary data, Dell said as it unveiled new tools and partnerships.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships

Businesses using AI agents may gain tighter controls as Zscaler adds new governance tools and deepens a decade-old partnership with Alstom.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Blockchain

Mira AI agent launches inside Telegram group chats

The wider release gives Telegram users a way to use AI in group chats, as Mira passes 2 million users and more than 50,000 groups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Data Protection

Dell launches PowerStore Elite for AI data centres

Organisations across EMEA want AI-ready storage without disruptive rebuilds, as rising data volumes and resilience demands strain ageing data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026