New Zealand (NZ) stories

PaySauce appoints former Xero executives Chris Ridd and Mel Shortland-Power as it targets Australian micro-businesses after an AUD $4 million raise.

Gamma backs service providers' global push with APAC launch and 24/7 support as partners seek scale, compliance and new revenue.

Databricks taps Simon Davies to steer Asia Pacific and Japan push amid 85% regional growth and a bigger Singapore base.

Xero unveils AI-native finance platform and JAX assistant to cut admin for small firms, with accountants and bookkeepers also in line for gains.

LogicMonitor teams up with Chillisoft to widen Australia and New Zealand reach, as the monitoring software group eyes a new local data centre.

JBL Quantum 650 review hails modular wireless gaming headset with standout sound, removable parts and up to 45 hours' battery life.

TP-Link broadens its Australian smart lock line-up with the Tapo DL105, a cheaper keyless entry model offering fingerprint access, doorbell and app control.

Nextro secures Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand after multiple deployments, bolstering its hybrid work and cloud security credentials.

Auror says retailers have linked more than one million repeat offenders, with U.S. chains driving most of the cross-store crime matches.

SentinelOne taps Shah to expand partner network across Australia, New Zealand and APJ as AI-driven threat shifts lift channel demand.

TrendAI and Anthropic join forces to embed Claude in Vision One, targeting AI vulnerability research and automated cyber defences.

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 wins Boomi Platinum Partner status as enterprises in Australia and New Zealand seek stronger integration, governance and data foundations for AI.

Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.

Peacock Bros' RFID rollout lets a global records company find tagged boxes with one worker, replacing forklift searches across Australia and New Zealand.

Microsoft's enterprise licensing landscape is shifting fast, with tighter EA access, slimmer discounts and new models forcing organisations to rethink 2026 renewals.

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 lands AUD $9.3 million from Icehouse Ventures and GD1 as Centuria joins 80-plus clients using its AI-native fund administration platform.

Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.

Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.