New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 12
Accel-KKR buys Whip Around, boosting NZ tech appeal
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Accel-KKR acquires New Zealand-founded fleet software firm Whip Around, betting on North American growth and recurring revenue demand.
NZ watchdog plans fibre rules shake-up for 2029 reset
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New Zealand's watchdog has outlined draft rule changes for fibre networks ahead of a 2029 reset, aiming to clarify investment tests and capex.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
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Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
Virtual IT Group unveils 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR for ANZ
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Virtual IT Group rolls out 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR to give ANZ mid-market firms enterprise-grade network security without changing MSPs.
Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply
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Ultra-wealthy buyers chase luxury New Zealand homes above NZD $5 million, but a thin supply of ultra-premium listings is driving competition.
NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
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Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.
Xero unveils 'Accountable Intelligence' for AI in finance
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Xero launches Accountable Intelligence AI to automate bookkeeping while keeping decisions, audit trails and financial oversight with humans.
New Zealand Loyalty Association launches with national study
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New Zealand Loyalty Association debuts to unite brands and launches nation's most comprehensive loyalty study ahead of 2026 summit.
Island brings secure AI-ready enterprise browser to ANZ
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Island launches a secure AI-ready enterprise browser in Australia and New Zealand as CIOs boost AI spend but fret over data governance.
Datacom launches AI virtual work experience module
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Datacom adds a free AI workplace simulation on Forage to help students and career‑changers bridge New Zealand's widening AI skills gap.
Workiva appoints Kristen Pimpini to lead APJ growth
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Workiva names Kristen “KP” Pimpini to spearhead APJ sales and operations, backing its AI-powered reporting push across key regional markets.
Dentsu ANZ appoints Danica Bellchambers to lead AI
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Dentsu ANZ names Danica Bellchambers Chief Data & Technology Officer to unify data, tech and AI across media, creative and CX teams.
Contentful expands ANZ operations with new local arm
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Contentful opens an Australian arm and expands ANZ hiring, backing rising enterprise demand for composable digital experience tools.
Synechron unifies three Australian consultancies under one
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Synechron merges Chamonix IT, Exposé and iGreenData into a single Australian consultancy, unveiling a new national leadership team.
Datadog names Renee Mitsis to lead ANZ channel push
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Datadog appoints Renee Mitsis to spearhead ANZ channel and alliances, sharpening partner-led growth around security, AI and DevOps.
Spotify debuts Taste Profile beta for NZ Premium users
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Spotify is rolling out its Taste Profile beta to New Zealand Premium users, giving subscribers new controls over personalisation and discovery.
Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access
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Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.
ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back
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Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.
AI reshapes ANZ jobs as staff turn to shadow tools
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AI is reshaping ANZ jobs as firms hire and cut roles, while 67% of staff quietly turn to unapproved generative tools to get work done.
IAG New Zealand shifts core claims platform to cloud
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IAG New Zealand has moved its core Guidewire ClaimCentre system to Guidewire Cloud, aiming to boost claims resilience, scale and updates.