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Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity
Customer Experience

Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity

ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear
Supply Chain

Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear

Desmond Ling has been appointed managing director of MacGear New Zealand, bringing extensive experience to lead the tech distributor's growth and partnerships.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal
Physical Security

Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal

Circuitwise Group is set to expand in New Zealand by acquiring Christchurch-based Assembly Specialists, its second acquisition in the country this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Australasia stories

Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women's roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Logistics firms in Australia & NZ ramp up tech spending, face hurdles
Data Analytics

Logistics firms in Australia & NZ ramp up tech spending, face hurdles

Eighty per cent of Australian and New Zealand logistics firms see tech as vital, with 94% aiming to boost spending despite hurdles in integration and ROI tracking.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
AI alliance aims to revolutionise digital lending in Australasia
Customer Relationship Management

AI alliance aims to revolutionise digital lending in Australasia

Afterburner AI and LoanOptions.ai have joined forces to streamline digital lending for mortgage advisers across Australia and New Zealand with AI-driven solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026
Fintech

Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026

Mastercard will appoint Richard Wormald as Asia Pacific president in 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker who moves to an advisory role after a decade leading the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth
Digital Transformation

Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth

Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking
Biometrics

Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking

ŌURA app enhances its Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking of key biometrics, helping women navigate pregnancy in real time across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
NP Digital Australia reports record H1 2025 with AI investment
Data Analytics

NP Digital Australia reports record H1 2025 with AI investment

NP Digital Australia achieved a record H1 2025, onboarding eight new clients and boosting AI, analytics, and creative marketing capabilities nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ
Firewalls

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Chirag Modi named inaugural innovation intern at OpticIQ Lab
Generative AI

Chirag Modi named inaugural innovation intern at OpticIQ Lab

Chirag Modi, AI and Machine Learning MSc student, is the first innovation intern at Adelaide's OpticIQ Lab, blending academic study with security tech work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants
Fintech

CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants

Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australasia stories

Ancestry unveils AI tools to help Australians restore family memories
Artificial Intelligence

Ancestry unveils AI tools to help Australians restore family memories

Ancestry has launched AI tools in Australia to restore old photos and documents, helping families reconnect with their heritage this Father's Day.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration
Data Analytics

Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration

Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector
Australian Dollar

Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector

Optoma has launched the UHC70LV, the world's first Dolby-certified high brightness home projector, priced at AUD $7,999 with 4K UHD and HDR10+ support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025