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NZ family businesses face challenges in digital transition
Digital Transformation

NZ family businesses face challenges in digital transition

Family-owned businesses in New Zealand face challenges in IT transformation, with 35% prioritising digital upgrades amid fears of disruption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack
Ransomware

Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack

An Auckland man fears identity theft after personal details were stolen from Bloom Hearing Specialists, who kept his data for over six years.

By Phil Pennington • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network
EduTech

N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network

N4L has forged long-term partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees to enhance Managed Network services for New Zealand schools, starting March 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Growth tops New Zealand firms' priorities, says cloud report
Private Cloud

Growth tops New Zealand firms' priorities, says cloud report

Datacom's latest Annual Cloud Report shows New Zealand businesses prioritising growth, with over 40% planning to boost cloud computing budgets this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Binance NZ introduces Spot Copy Trading for flexibility
Crypto

Binance NZ introduces Spot Copy Trading for flexibility

Binance New Zealand has launched its Spot Copy Trading feature, enabling users to replicate trades from seasoned traders for enhanced strategy management.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding
Chief Financial Officer

Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding

Blackpearl reports a 126% growth in annual recurring revenue to $10.4 million, driven by its Pearl Diver platform and a $10 million capital raise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Schneider Electric appoints Oliver Hill to lead NZ team
Digital Transformation

Schneider Electric appoints Oliver Hill to lead NZ team

Oliver Hill becomes the New Zealand Country President for Schneider Electric and PDL, aiming to drive sustainable growth and innovation from 29 October 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Transpower partners with Spark for TransGO network upgrade
Unified Communications

Transpower partners with Spark for TransGO network upgrade

Transpower partners with Spark to upgrade the TransGO fibre optic network, enhancing critical infrastructure with improved connectivity, digitisation, and mobility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Avec appoints Alex Gray as new General Manager for NZ
DevOps

Avec appoints Alex Gray as new General Manager for NZ

Avec appoints Alex Gray as General Manager for New Zealand, tasking the industry veteran with expanding the company's footprint in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
What to think about when picking the right PPE
Health and Safety

What to think about when picking the right PPE

Choosing PPE without matching it to jobsite hazards can leave tradespeople exposed to injury, chemicals and fines.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Education reforms risk crippling infrastructure workforce
Education, Learning & Training

Education reforms risk crippling infrastructure workforce

The civil construction sector warns a planned vocational overhaul could worsen skills shortages unless industry training and standards stay intact.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Exclusive: How Partners Life is simplifying the journey to life insurance
EduTech

Exclusive: How Partners Life is simplifying the journey to life insurance

Tim von Dadelszen at Partners Life is simplifying life insurance via digital innovation, making it more accessible for customers through the new Evince platform.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Navigating enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI in banking
Digital Transformation

Navigating enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI in banking

Generative AI is revolutionising banking in Australia and New Zealand, with 79% of banks progressing beyond initial adoption stages to enhance operations.

By Indranil Mukherjee • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
ANZ SOC teams distrust legacy tools, turn to AI solutions
Semiconductors

ANZ SOC teams distrust legacy tools, turn to AI solutions

A Vectra AI report reveals 69% of ANZ SOC practitioners fear missing cyber threats due to legacy tools, while AI gains trust as a modern solution.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Exclusive: PMI sees major growth in Asia Pacific over past two decades
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: PMI sees major growth in Asia Pacific over past two decades

Project Management Institute has experienced a 20-fold growth in Asia Pacific over two decades, driven by rising demand for skilled project professionals.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Visa appoints Alan Machet as Group Country Manager
Payment Technologies

Visa appoints Alan Machet as Group Country Manager

Visa has appointed Alan Machet as Group Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific, succeeding Julian Potter, who retires year-end.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Orion Health & Streamliners partner to enhance patient care
Orion Health

Orion Health & Streamliners partner to enhance patient care

Orion Health partners with Streamliners to integrate Amadeus DCR with HealthPathways, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery across NZ, Canada, Australia, UK, and Ireland.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024
Generative AI

ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024

Australia and New Zealand are outpacing the world in generative AI investment, committing USD$15 million in 2024, surpassing the global average.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024