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Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth
Digital Transformation

Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth

Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Netsafe teams with Snapchat to boost online safety for teens
Data Privacy

Netsafe teams with Snapchat to boost online safety for teens

Netsafe launches the Snapchat Family Toolkit, designed to help New Zealand parents ensure safer social media use for teens.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Five myths on smoke alarms ahead of new rules
Internet of Things

Five myths on smoke alarms ahead of new rules

Homes face tougher fire-safety rules from 1 November, with builders and owners urged to fit compliant interconnected smoke alarms before winter.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
JBL unveils Live TWS 3 series with smart charging case
Digital Entertainment

JBL unveils Live TWS 3 series with smart charging case

JBL unveils three new True Wireless earphones—Live Flex, Beam, and Buds TWS 3—featuring an innovative smart case with a 1.45-inch LED touch display. Prices start at NZD $269.95.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Property values fall for fifth month running
Bank of New Zealand

Property values fall for fifth month running

Flat house prices are helping first-home buyers as nationwide values slipped 0.5% in July, the fifth monthly fall in a row.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Kiwi Mobile tackles NZD $400 million in wasted mobile data
Unified Communications

Kiwi Mobile tackles NZD $400 million in wasted mobile data

New Zealanders waste NZD $400 million yearly on unused mobile data. Kiwi Mobile aims to change this with its new Endless plan, charging only for data used.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand
Power / Energy

Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand

Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Okta commits $50 million to support global digital challenges
Digital Transformation

Okta commits $50 million to support global digital challenges

Okta commits USD $50 million to tackle cybersecurity, digital equity, and climate action via its Okta for Good initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Ingram Micro NZ raises NZD $520,000 for Cure Kids research
Not for profit

Ingram Micro NZ raises NZD $520,000 for Cure Kids research

Ingram Micro New Zealand's 11-year partnership with Cure Kids has surpassed NZD $520,000 in donations, driving key advancements in paediatric health research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
DLA Piper report highlights 2024 global M&A trends & insights
Artificial Intelligence

DLA Piper report highlights 2024 global M&A trends & insights

DLA Piper's 2024 Global M&A Intelligence Report reveals crucial trends in the M&A sector, highlighting buyer dominance and the rising influence of AI and ESG factors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager
Supply Chain

blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager

Australian managed services provider blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager to fortify strategic growth, following 85% ARR rise in five years.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Aug 2024
Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024
Agricultural Technology

Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024

Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Facebook

Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Unified Communications

Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals
Unified Communications

GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals

A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul
EduTech

University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul

The University of Canterbury will scrap its Oracle system in favour of Workday to centralise data and enhance operations as part of a major digital overhaul.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Norton unveils new VPN plans to enhance security & privacy
Physical Security

Norton unveils new VPN plans to enhance security & privacy

Norton has launched three new VPN plans aimed at enhancing security and privacy for individuals, couples, and families, addressing modern cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Vertiv launches Liebert GXE UPS for AI-driven data centres
Power / Energy

Vertiv launches Liebert GXE UPS for AI-driven data centres

Vertiv unveils new 1kVA-3kVA capacities of the Liebert GXE UPS, targeting critical 230V network edge applications with immediate availability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024