New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 50

TEMI & Workia push tech adoption in Australasian firms
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Aiming to enhance Australia's technological competitiveness globally, The Employee Mobility Institute (TEMI) partners with Workia to foster adoption of new automation tech at local firms.

Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Guardz has expanded into Australia and New Zealand to facilitate cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses via a partnership with cloud solution firm Manage Protect.

Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Konica Minolta boosts its Australia and New Zealand divisions with the strategic appointment of tech industry veteran, Melissa Dempsey, as Chief Marketing Officer.

SourseAI expands global reach with Melon Mobile partnership in Africa
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Australian start-up SourseAI partners with South African telecoms innovator Melon Mobile, expanding its global reach, following recent Series A funding.

Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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The Access Group cements its commitment to Australia and New Zealand's SMEs, acquiring award-winning software firm, ChangeGPS, marking their fourth accounting-tech acquisition in ANZ in three years.

Technology Queenstown unveils plan to transform district into tech hub
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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Tech Queenstown targets to mould Queenstown Lakes District into a global tech hub, leveraging its potential for a bustling tech sector set to generate $1bn annual GDP by 2043.

Deidre Steyn steps up as Voyager Internet's new CEO
Sun, 4th Feb 2024
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Voyager Internet, a leading New Zealand telecoms company, announces the appointment of former Chief Commercial Officer Deidre Steyn as CEO, commencing on 1 February 2024.

Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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public cloud
Cevo has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, aiming to expedite innovation and meet industry demands.

Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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Netpoleon and Adaptive Shield are joining forces to address surging demand for secure Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in Australia and New Zealand, in response to a rise in data breaches.

Allan Breiland joins On Device Research as ANZ Research Director
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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Accomplished research expert Allan Breiland is joining On Device Research as their ANZ Research Director, bringing over 20 years of experience to help expand the company's brand measurements in the region.

Cisco Systems NZ sees a 299% increase in cash and cash equivalents
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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Cisco Systems NZ's cash and cash equivalents soared by a staggering 299% in 2023, despite a slight dip in pre-tax profits, according to the latest financial report.

Electric Kiwi challenges sneaky notice periods of broadband retailers
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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telco
Electric Kiwi has launched a complaint against leading NZ broadband retailers, alleging they use 'sneaky notice periods' that impede competition.
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Avec expands into New Zealand, appointing Sam Collins as GM
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Project management firm, Avec, kickstarts expansion into New Zealand with the appointment of Sam Collins as General Manager, leveraging its Australian success.

SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.

Dyson unveils first interactive pop-up in New Zealand
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Dyson launches its first ever interactive pop-up, the Dyson Demo, in New Zealand, offering hands-on experiences of its advanced technology products at Auckland's Westfield Albany.

Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 set to shape Kiwi tech future
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 gears up to connect over 2,000 tech partners, end users and industry leaders across three NZ cities.

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Datacom's survey of New Zealand business leaders sheds light on a strategic focus on growth for 2024, with promising optimism for improved government support and industry backing, despite ongoing productivity challenges.

Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.

Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Intelia NZ plans 'game changer' 3000km Te Waipounamu cable to boost digital connectivity between NZ's South Island, Sydney and Melbourne.