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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
Marketing Technologies

Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global

Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network
Unified Communications

Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network

Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Unauthorised discounts cost fleet companies millions yearly
Data Analytics

Unauthorised discounts cost fleet companies millions yearly

Fleet operators in New Zealand are losing thousands annually due to unauthorised discounts and poor pricing practices, according to FOYI.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Advancing New Zealand's AI landscape with micro data centres
Smart Cities

Advancing New Zealand's AI landscape with micro data centres

New Zealand's AI infrastructure is evolving with micro data centres, which enhance cloud services, reduce latency, and improve network connectivity.

By Rittal • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Software-as-a-Service

Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services

Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
How will we pay for all these new houses?
Taxation

How will we pay for all these new houses?

Councils say rates alone cannot fund the roads, footpaths and services needed for the Government’s housing push, after being left out of talks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Central government keeping local councils down
Taxation

Central government keeping local councils down

Homeowners face average rates rises of 15% as ministers sidestep calls to give councils more funding powers and local autonomy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Gen data reveals 12% of Kiwis are victims of cybercrime
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Gen data reveals 12% of Kiwis are victims of cybercrime

A Gen report has revealed that 12% of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the past year, impacting both finances and mental health.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

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Fusion5 wins Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Award 2024
AI Agents

Fusion5 wins Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Award 2024

Fusion5 has been honoured with the Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Partner of the Year Award for 2024, highlighting its outstanding market impact in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards

Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey
Fintech

74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey

A new report reveals that 74% of digital banking customers in Australia and New Zealand consider their banking app crucial in choosing their bank.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner
Power / Energy

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO Ed McManus as Senior Operating Partner, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Dayforce report reveals disconnect between executives & workers
DevOps

Dayforce report reveals disconnect between executives & workers

A new Dayforce report reveals significant disconnects between executives' perceptions and the realities faced by frontline workers and middle managers in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Fintech

Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses

Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs
Marketing Technologies

Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs

Aquion becomes Azul's new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut Java licensing costs and enhance application performance amid rising Oracle Java expenses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Fintech

Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k

Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Ray White & Canva expand partnership across Australasia
Social Media

Ray White & Canva expand partnership across Australasia

Ray White extends Canva Enterprise access to all its members in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing marketing efficiency and brand consistency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

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