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Quantum computing isn't just a crypto problem - it's a money problem
Encryption

Quantum computing isn't just a crypto problem - it's a money problem

Banks, payment networks and governments may face the same post-quantum migration as crypto, with trust and coordination now at stake.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Last week
Calder Stewart to spend $110 million on rooftop solar
Manufacturing

Calder Stewart to spend $110 million on rooftop solar

The rollout could cut power costs for manufacturers and logistics firms as rooftop generation shields them from rising network charges.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Aon flags New Zealand construction insurance risks
Data centers

Aon flags New Zealand construction insurance risks

Earthquake, flood and weather exposure are making cover pricier and harder to secure for longer New Zealand builds, Aon said.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Fresho buys Nation Wilcox to lead UK food wholesale
Software-as-a-Service

Fresho buys Nation Wilcox to lead UK food wholesale

The acquisition gives Fresho a bigger UK customer base and more than GBP £2 billion in annual gross merchandise value, while keeping Nation Wilcox branded.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
HPE expands self-driving networking for AI factories
Storage

HPE expands self-driving networking for AI factories

Enterprises face rising pressure to secure and automate AI workloads as HPE ties networking, storage and software into a fuller stack with NVIDIA.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform
Health Technologies

Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Backing will fund trials, regulatory work and prototype development as Zuuka targets US demand for home-based insulin delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UCC Coffee moves server estate to Azure in hybrid shift
Disaster Recovery

UCC Coffee moves server estate to Azure in hybrid shift

The shift cut monthly hosting costs by about 40% and let the coffee supplier modernise ageing systems without disrupting deliveries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Australia, New Zealand AI boom lacks data foundations
Data Protection

Australia, New Zealand AI boom lacks data foundations

Many firms are adopting AI quickly, but weak data architecture is leaving them unable to measure returns or manage governance risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
ADAPTOVATE launches AI framework to close scale gap
Digital Transformation

ADAPTOVATE launches AI framework to close scale gap

Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI spending is delivering returns, as most pilots still fail to reach day-to-day use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AroFlo launches partner network for trade businesses
Software-as-a-Service

AroFlo launches partner network for trade businesses

Trade firms could get quicker setup and less disruption as the new network links AroFlo software with advisers, developers and accountants.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Cash still to account for 9% of Australian payments
Digital Transformation

Cash still to account for 9% of Australian payments

Digital wallets are gaining ground in Australia, but cash is still expected to account for 9% of point-of-sale value by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)

Switch 2 players can finally play the acclaimed JRPG, though the port runs at 30fps and with noticeably softer visuals than on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • This month
MiQ expands Sigma ad tech with new tools in Australia
Marketing Technologies

MiQ expands Sigma ad tech with new tools in Australia

Advertisers in Australia can now use new planning and measurement tools as the platform rolls out across 18 countries and 40,000 campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest
Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest

Investors are paying a premium for Elon Musk's narrative, even as Tesla's brand suffers and his empire's risks are shifted onto a single float.

By Dwayne Alexander • 9 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Team Cymru makes Sydney APJ hub in regional expansion
Security Operations Centres

Team Cymru makes Sydney APJ hub in regional expansion

Sydney will coordinate wider APJ growth as demand rises for earlier warning on cyber threats hitting critical infrastructure and finance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers
Digital Transformation

Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers

Financial advisers may soon get quicker answers on retirement income products as Allianz Retire+ tests Ada for compliant support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia

Small firms could ease cash flow pressure as the pilot lets owners set rules for paying bills, timing and payment methods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week