New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 9
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
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Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
Canon Business Services secures all six Microsoft accolades
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Canon Business Services ANZ has earned all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, placing it among Australia's top 1% of Microsoft partners with enhanced tech expertise.
SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth
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SAP unveils advanced AI tools and partnerships, including a smarter copilot and AI agents, aiming to boost productivity and AI accessibility for businesses.
ANZ organisations focus on IP & data as cyber threats surge
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Arctic Wolf's 2025 report reveals IP, data, and privacy protection top cybersecurity priorities in Australia and New Zealand amid rising ransomware threats.
Cloudera unveils AI-powered data visualisation tools for ANZ
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Cloudera launches AI-powered Data Visualisation software for secure on-premises use across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing hybrid cloud data insights.
Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT
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Rob Zagarella, CEO of NNNCo, joins the LoRa Alliance board, bringing IoT expertise to accelerate LoRaWAN growth in Australia, NZ, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.
AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
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Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
Tend launches 24/7 online GP consultations across New Zealand
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Tend has launched 24/7 online GP consultations across New Zealand, offering quick access to doctors for a range of health issues at any time, day or night.
Chorus boosts NZ business fibre with new 1Gbps option, faster fixes
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Chorus unveils a 1Gbps symmetrical fibre plan for NZ businesses, enhancing speeds and restoration times to boost digital productivity.
Solutions Plus acquires BCPrise to expand into Sydney market
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Adelaide's Solutions Plus expands nationally, acquiring Sydney's BCPrise to boost its SME IT services and strengthen its presence in New South Wales.
Turning NZ’s 3G shutdown into an opportunity for IoT growth
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New Zealand's 3G shutdown by year-end pressures businesses to shift to 4G LTE, turning challenges into IoT growth opportunities with expert support.
New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand
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New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
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New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
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Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
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Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.
Kiwi small firms wary as hopes for budget support remain low
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Nearly half of New Zealand’s small businesses doubt that the upcoming Government Budget will offer meaningful support, says Prospa NZ survey.
Samsung debuts Vision AI TVs and wireless soundbars
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Samsung launches Vision AI TVs with advanced 8K and 4K Neo QLED ranges and upgraded soundbars, tailored for New Zealand's evolving viewing needs.
Samsung introduces AI-powered appliances for Kiwi homes
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Samsung launches 2025 AI-powered home appliances in New Zealand, enhancing convenience with smart features, security, and adaptive technology for Kiwis.
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
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Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399
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Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.
GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
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A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.