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Dentsu Aotearoa launches technology practice with Knox
Digital Transformation

Dentsu Aotearoa launches technology practice with Knox

The new unit aims to help New Zealand clients adopt AI and emerging tools more directly across media, production and customer experience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Payments NZ chief calls for stronger interoperability
Fintech

Payments NZ chief calls for stronger interoperability

New Zealand's payments system could face disruption unless banks and providers agree common standards, Steve Wiggins said.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here
Clean technologies

Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here

Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.

By Vunked • 5 min read • This month
2degrees launches emoji referendum for New Zealand
Data Analytics

2degrees launches emoji referendum for New Zealand

New Zealanders will get to pick a national emoji, as 2degrees taps public sentiment and social media habits in a World Emoji Day campaign.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work

The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Cyber criminals are not breaking in - they're logging in
Data Protection

Cyber criminals are not breaking in - they're logging in

Breaches across New Zealand are increasingly exploiting human trust, with thieves using logins and one-time codes to steal data and funds.

By Tom Chan • 3 min read • This month
New Zealand online scams surge as trust is exploited
Phishing

New Zealand online scams surge as trust is exploited

Online shoppers in New Zealand face a sharper risk of fraud as fake stores and remote access attacks exploit trusted digital services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech suppliers
Software-as-a-Service

Catalyst urges New Zealand to back local tech suppliers

With NZD $13 billion set to be spent on public technology, the firm says procurement reform could keep more taxpayer money and control at home.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Watchlist screening: Reducing false positives in Australia & New Zealand
Customer Relationship Management

Watchlist screening: Reducing false positives in Australia & New Zealand

Higher false positive rates are slowing onboarding and draining compliance teams as sanctions screening volumes rise across Australia and New Zealand.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last week
Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia

Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Tech Mahindra posts $1.66bn revenue as deals top $1bn
Private Cloud

Tech Mahindra posts $1.66bn revenue as deals top $1bn

Investors are likely to focus on firmer demand as the IT services group booked its third straight quarter of deals above USD $1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Data Protection

Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape

Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • This month
Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality
Robotics

Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality

Enterprise AI projects are stalling because legacy networks and siloed data cannot support the scale, speed and security modern workloads demand.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • This month
AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery
Digital Transformation

AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery

Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • This month
APAC executives back practical AI as infrastructure grows
Malware

APAC executives back practical AI as infrastructure grows

Rising AI workloads are forcing APAC firms to invest more in data centres, fibre and energy, while also reshaping customer service and cyber defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Adyen appoints Gary Yang as Asia-Pacific President
Fintech

Adyen appoints Gary Yang as Asia-Pacific President

The move signals Adyen's push to deepen local ties in Asia-Pacific as payment providers compete for merchants across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

'Very small' fines unlikely to prevent future mobile outages
Customer Experience

'Very small' fines unlikely to prevent future mobile outages

Penalties in the low-to-medium eight figures may barely dent Telstra, as experts say tougher laws are needed to stop repeat outages.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month