New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 54
New Zealand SME jobs recover but workers remain uneasy about pay
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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New Zealand's SME jobs are recovering with 2.4% growth in July, but over half of workers remain uneasy about pay and job security.
Iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP & eyes international expansion
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
Cloud accounting firm iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP of Partnerships to boost partner network and target international expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
Exclusive: Veeam urges faster data recovery as cyber threats escalate
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Amid rising AI-powered cyber attacks, ANZ businesses are ramping up cloud data resilience and recovery, reshaping industry strategies and investments.
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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cfo
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.
Access4 announces top partners at 2025 Gold Coast conference
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Access4 celebrated its top channel partners at the largest Annual Conference in Gold Coast, recognising leaders in cloud communications across ANZ and the UK.
Exclusive: OutSystems' Paul Arthur warns coding comes with hidden cost
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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Australian and New Zealand firms embrace low-code and AI platforms to boost innovation, cut technical debt, and accelerate business application delivery.
Game review: Metal Eden (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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doom
Metal Eden offers fast-paced, sci-fi FPS action on Xbox Series X, combining thrilling platforming and combat in a short but intense experience.
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.
APRA AMCOS updates music licensing with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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APRA AMCOS partners with EY and Microsoft to launch Dynamics 365, streamlining music licensing across Australia and New Zealand for 124,000 creators.
Advent set to acquire Automic Group to drive expansion plans
Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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Advent has agreed to acquire Automic Group, an Australasian investor administration platform, aiming to boost growth and global expansion plans.
Dreame unveils stair-climbing vacuums & robotic arms for homes
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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smart home
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home automation
Dreame has launched advanced smart cleaning devices including the Cyber X stair-climbing vacuum and the Cyber10 Ultra with robotic arm, boosting home automation.
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 tablets in New Zealand, featuring Galaxy AI, enhanced productivity, and up to seven years of updates.
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.
Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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software development
New Zealand's PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple's Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.
Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.
Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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punakaiki fund
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global expansion
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sea-flux
Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to boost its cloud-based vessel management software, aiming for global growth across NZ, UK, Australia and the Middle East.
Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security to boost regional presence
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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security industry
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advanced security
Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security as Technical Account Manager, enhancing support for partners and clients across New Zealand's Lower North and South Islands.
Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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climate change
Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.
HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking service in New Zealand, providing tailored funding and support for venture-backed scale-ups and their investors.
AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.