New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 2
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.
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.
Actionstep adds iManage integration for midsize law firms
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document management
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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.
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
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Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.
Xero & Anthropic fuel AI battle in finance software
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Xero's Anthropic tie-up deepens finance software AI split as groups weigh integrated platforms against agent tools that work across multiple systems.
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
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Zoom names Frank Skiffington as Head of Australia and New Zealand as the software group seeks deeper partner-led growth across ANZ.
Blackpepper deploys Fastly WAF to protect eCommerce
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Blackpepper turns to Fastly's Next-Gen WAF as online retail traffic surges and attack threats rise across its AWS-driven eCommerce sites.
Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)
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Saros preview: Housemarque's PS5 exclusive mixes fast-paced gunplay, roguelike death loops and brutal boss fights.
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
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Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.
CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership
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CyberCX deepens Collingwood ties with major partner status, adding official cyber and app roles as clubs face rising digital threats.
Cloudera updates hybrid platform to support AI growth
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Cloudera extends hybrid platform support to 2032 as enterprises seek to scale AI workloads without moving sensitive data.
Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs for Australia & New Zealand
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Hisense to roll out RGB MiniLED sets in Australia and New Zealand from late May, with NZD $2,299 entry pricing and wider screen choices.