New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 48
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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xero
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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martech
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software development
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java
Aquion becomes Azul's new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut Java licensing costs and enhance application performance amid rising Oracle Java expenses.
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
Ray White & Canva expand partnership across Australasia
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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social media
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data lake
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integration
Ray White extends Canva Enterprise access to all its members in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing marketing efficiency and brand consistency.
DingGo grows 166% with fleet management platform, eyes global
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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fleet management
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ai
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cloud services
Australian startup DingGo has transformed into a fleet accident management platform, partnering with SG Fleet and achieving a 166% revenue boost over the past year.
Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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edutech
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ai
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education perfect
Education Perfect relaunches brand amid push for global growth, aiming to revolutionise learning with AI tools and improved personalised instruction for students.
Arcanum AI inks deal with AWS, expands into Australian market
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
Arcanum AI, a New Zealand AI firm, has inked a three-year deal with Amazon Web Services, joining tech heavyweights IBM and PwC, and expanding into Australia.
AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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ai
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microsoft
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stuff
Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.
Revealed: Presbyterian Support Central partners with Spark
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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productivity
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support
Presbyterian Support Central has partnered with Spark to revamp its tech, aiming to improve productivity for over 1,000 employees amid budget constraints.
Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
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mobility
Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.
Teradata & Knoware announce data partnership for ANZ customers
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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ai
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teradata
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ml
Teradata and Knoware announce a strategic partnership to help ANZ customers optimise data and analytics investments, offering hybrid AI-ready solutions.
Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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fintech
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martech
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financial systems
Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.
The Instillery partners with StrikeReady to boost ANZ cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Instillery has partnered with cybersecurity firm StrikeReady to bolster security operations in Australia and New Zealand with AI-driven solutions.
NCSC's Malware Free Network disrupts 10 million cyber threats
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The National Cyber Security Centre’s Malware Free Network has thwarted 10 million cyber threats, safeguarding New Zealand organisations and individuals from online harm.
Yahoo enhances satellite sales team with Hayley Treasure hire
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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spotify
Yahoo has appointed industry veteran Hayley Treasure to its satellite sales team to bolster digital transformation among New South Wales' independent agencies.
Flicks launches new free membership with exclusive perks in NZ
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Flicks launches a free membership programme in New Zealand, offering tailored watchlists, real-time notifications, and exclusive discounts with popular brands.
The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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ai
New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as CEO for ANZ operations
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
NTT DATA has appointed David McKeering as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost regional growth after a merger valued at over USD $30 billion.
ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.
AI adoption drives energy use surge in Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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storage
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power / energy
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cleantech
A report warns of a surge in energy consumption from AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand, with IT managers largely unaware of the environmental impact.