New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 34
academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.
Cricut debuts tattoo & magnet sheets at Harvey Norman
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Cricut launches exclusive NZD $19.85 tattoo and magnet sheet packs at Harvey Norman NZ, targeting personalised holiday-season crafting.
Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.
Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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e-commerce
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amazon
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social media
A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.
Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
Xero rolls out AI bank reconciliation with JAX tool
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.
Cloudera predicts industrial AI boom in Australia by 2026
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Cloudera forecasts Australia's AI shift from pilots to industrial-scale, privacy-first deployments by 2026 as tech spend tops AUD $172 billion.
YouTube Recap brings annual viewing summaries to NZ
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
YouTube has launched its first personalised Recap in New Zealand, giving signed-in viewers sharable year-end summaries of their watching habits.
GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
UK sees world's highest Black Friday growth led by loyalty spend
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
UK saw the highest global Black Friday growth at 16%, driven by loyalty spend, AI tools, and personalised retail experiences, outpacing US and ANZ markets.
AI-driven scams to surge, warns Trend Micro in new forecast
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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ai
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro warns AI-driven scams will surge by 2026, using deepfakes and multi-channel tactics to trap victims in sophisticated frauds globally.
No AI without HI: Why human intelligence is the real competitive edge in the age of AI
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
In 2026, the true AI edge lies not in tools or data but in Human Intelligence, guiding ethical, innovative, and resilient use of technology.
Magentus acquires Labflow to boost digital pathology platforms
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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genomics
Magentus has acquired Labflow to enhance digital pathology platforms, integrating systems across Australia, the UK, India, and Southeast Asia for smarter lab operations.
Cohesity earns top Cisco award for durable growth & innovation
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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storage
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uc
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data protection
Cohesity wins Cisco SolutionsPlus top partner award for 2025, recognised for growth, innovation and joint data protection and AI solutions.
Adder Intelligence uses AI to transform NZ recruitment process
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
JobAdder's new AI, Adder Intelligence, simplifies recruitment in New Zealand by automatically identifying top candidates and cutting hiring time by 67%.
Datacom transforms Wellington HQ with Logitech for hybrid work
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Datacom has revamped its Wellington HQ with Logitech tech, creating hybrid workspaces that boost collaboration and support diverse working styles.
AI-powered agent cuts analysis time by 80% at One New Zealand
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
One New Zealand's AI-powered Network Concierge cuts network complaint analysis time by 80%, speeding up resolutions and improving service during outages.
2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.
AWS celebrates top ANZ partners for cloud & AI innovation
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
AWS has honoured top Australia and New Zealand partners like HCLTech and TechnologyOne for excellence in cloud and AI innovation at its 2025 Partner Awards.