New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 4
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
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Finance teams quietly absorb the hidden cost of workarounds as operational debt piles up, turning growth into extra effort and risk for ANZ businesses.
akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push
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akto wins Boomi Platinum Partner status as enterprises in Australia and New Zealand seek stronger integration, governance and data foundations for AI.
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
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Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.
Peacock Bros RFID cuts box retrieval to one worker
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Peacock Bros' RFID rollout lets a global records company find tagged boxes with one worker, replacing forklift searches across Australia and New Zealand.
What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026
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Microsoft's enterprise licensing landscape is shifting fast, with tighter EA access, slimmer discounts and new models forcing organisations to rethink 2026 renewals.
Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist
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Inde names Chris Beckett as Chief Technology Strategist to steer long-term roadmaps as New Zealand firms seek clearer guidance on investment and architecture.
Caruso wins $9.3M funding, scales AI fund services
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Caruso lands AUD $9.3 million from Icehouse Ventures and GD1 as Centuria joins 80-plus clients using its AI-native fund administration platform.
Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit
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Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
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Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.
Fujifilm launches Instax Mini 13 with self-timer in NZ
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Fujifilm adds a built-in self-timer to the Instax Mini 13, making hands-free shots easier in New Zealand at NZD $149.
Hitachi Vantara names ANZ partner award winners 2025 awards
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Hitachi Vantara has honoured five Australia and New Zealand partners at its 2025 awards, as the vendor steps up channel investment amid AI readiness concerns.
Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses
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Thryv has rolled out Thryv AI Lead Flow in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to help small businesses capture enquiries, score prospects and automate follow-up.
Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island
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Gallagher Security brings Jonathan Finan back to New Zealand as Technical Account Manager for the Central North Island, deepening partner support.
Actionstep adds iManage integration for midsize law firms
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Actionstep and iManage team up to give midsize law firms a single workflow for matters, documents, governance and security.
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
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Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.
RMS adds bank payments as card surcharge ban looms
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RMS adds direct bank payments through GoCardless as Australian hotels brace for Reserve Bank reforms that could ban card surcharges and lift merchant costs.
Moodi expands Female Founder Fund across New Zealand
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Moodi boosts Female Founder Fund with NZ and Australia grants, offering $15,000 to four women-led start-ups without equity or repayment.
Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod
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Workday's higher education software wins a second Gartner Leader nod as it rolls out student records tools to universities in Australia and New Zealand.
Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform
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Westpac NZ rolls out Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre with AI support, aiming to speed up calls and cut waits across New Zealand branches.
AI bots overwhelm identity controls in Australia & NZ
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AI-driven bots and machine accounts are exposing long-running identity security gaps across Australian and New Zealand organisations, experts warn.