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Tū Ātea to build New Zealand's first private 5G network
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Tū Ātea is set to launch New Zealand's first commercial Private 5G network at CentrePort, enhancing connectivity for the vital Wellington port operations.
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Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.
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New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.
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Infoblox expands in NZ with senior appointments, new suite
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Infoblox has strengthened its New Zealand team by appointing two senior executives to meet rising demand for its cloud networking and security services.
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Denise Carter-Bennett appointed Co-chair of NZ women security network
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Denise Carter-Bennett has been appointed Co-Chair of NZ Network for Women in Security, succeeding Sai Honig, and aims to enhance diversity in tech.
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Liverton Security launches cyber consulting division in NZ
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Liverton Security has launched a new cyber security consulting division in Wellington, led by Murray Wills, enhancing its service offerings for clients.
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Gallagher Security partners with Clear Digital in NZ
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Gallagher Security has partnered with Clear Digital to enhance its Security Made Better solution across New Zealand, building on success in Australia.
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NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.
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Victoria University launches Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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A new co-working space, Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub, has opened at Victoria University, fostering collaboration among high-growth tech firms in Wellington.
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Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.
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Blackpearl Group announces leadership changes & hires
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Blackpearl Group has appointed Jean-Francois Arlove as Chief Financial Officer and transitioned Karen Cargill to Chief Governance Officer, enhancing its leadership.
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CyberCX strengthens NZ leadership for cloud expansion
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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CyberCX has boosted its leadership in New Zealand, promoting Tom Khangura to Director of Cloud Sales and appointing Sven Ross as Executive Director for Managed Security Services.
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Finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards announced
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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The finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards have been announced, recognising exceptional contributions to New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape over the past decade.
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Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Blackpearl reports a 126% growth in annual recurring revenue to $10.4 million, driven by its Pearl Diver platform and a $10 million capital raise.
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Sigurd Magnusson returns as CEO of Silverstripe to drive growth
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Sigurd Magnusson returns to Silverstripe as CEO, aiming to drive innovation and growth. His extensive experience makes him a key leader for the tech firm.
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Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Kordia has renewed its NZD $55 million, 10-year contract with Maritime NZ to deliver critical safety of life radio communications at sea, ensuring continued safety and upgrades.
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What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.
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Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.
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Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.
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Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Blackpearl Group has launched Pearl Diver, an AI tool designed to help businesses adapt to the impending cookie-less environment in Chrome.