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Westcon-Comstor expands Ericsson private 5G in APAC
Network Infrastructure

Westcon-Comstor expands Ericsson private 5G in APAC

Channel partners across Asia-Pacific will gain wider access to private 5G as Ericsson broadens distribution through Westcon-Comstor.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work
Human Capital Management

Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work

Most Australian employees using AI say it lifts productivity, but many still hide that use from bosses as workplace rules lag behind adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Smart Cities

SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job

Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief
Digital Transformation

Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief

The move puts a seasoned executive in charge of Fortinet's Asia Pacific push as cybersecurity spending accelerates across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
AI spending races ahead of revenue, warns academyEX
Data Protection

AI spending races ahead of revenue, warns academyEX

Investor hopes are outpacing returns as major tech groups pour US$725 billion into AI this year, academyEX says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Five Eyes warns AI heightens cyber risk & sovereignty
Software-as-a-Service

Five Eyes warns AI heightens cyber risk & sovereignty

Boards are being urged to overhaul defences as AI speeds attacks and exposes firms to foreign vendors' access risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
PEXA Clear launches AML compliance tool for property
Software-as-a-Service

PEXA Clear launches AML compliance tool for property

Property professionals facing tranche 2 rules now have a pay-per-use AML tool that reuses customer data and logs checks for AUSTRAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia
Digital Transformation

Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia

Hundreds of jobs and local testing capacity are set to follow, as Vertiv expands regional supply for AI data centre equipment across Asia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand
eCommerce

OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand

Wearers in New Zealand can buy the clip-on model online for NZD $399, as OPPO bets on open-ear earbuds with better sound and calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Tait Systems NZ appoints Steve Bush as Chief Executive
Kordia

Tait Systems NZ appoints Steve Bush as Chief Executive

The move comes as New Zealand's emergency services network enters a crucial delivery phase ahead of rollout across 2026 and 2027.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline
Application Security

Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline

AI wellbeing coaches face persistent probing, and the company says health tools must be monitored daily as attacks grow more sophisticated.

By Shane Morton • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Motorola launches seven smartphones in New Zealand
5G & Beyond

Motorola launches seven smartphones in New Zealand

Buyers in New Zealand gain a wider choice of Motorola handsets, with seven new models spanning entry-level 5G phones to a NZD $3,499 foldable.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
New Zealanders hit by scams during big life events
Data Protection

New Zealanders hit by scams during big life events

Middle-aged New Zealanders are increasingly exposed as scammers target house moves, job searches and big purchases, research shows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Managing Psychosocial Risk Conference Change and Transformation Summit
Digital Transformation

Managing Psychosocial Risk Conference Change and Transformation Summit

Wellington delegates will hear how hybrid work and AI are reshaping mental wellbeing and change programmes across major sectors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2026
New Zealand’s main residential warranties differ in important ways
Risk & Compliance

New Zealand’s main residential warranties differ in important ways

Homeowners could face slower claims and lower payouts depending on which 10-year warranty they choose, NZIBS has found.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026
New Zealand needs to follow suit or risk being outbid and cut out of export sales
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand needs to follow suit or risk being outbid and cut out of export sales

New rules in the EU could leave New Zealand growers outbid in export markets unless Parliament loosens gene-editing restrictions soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026
Just how expensive could it be if we get electricity demand wrong
Data centers

Just how expensive could it be if we get electricity demand wrong

Miscalculating AI-driven power demand could leave ratepayers funding stranded assets or, worse, expose households to blackouts and higher bills.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026
Gallagher wins awards for Harriet Sommerville, AccessNow
Software-as-a-Service

Gallagher wins awards for Harriet Sommerville, AccessNow

The twin honours underline Gallagher Security's standing in New Zealand's security market, with its staff and software both recognised.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026