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Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons

Shaun Rendell resigns as CEO of New Zealand's leading telecom and broadcast org, Kordia, citing health concerns; tenure marked by expansion into cyber security and cloud services.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Cisco

Jessica McFadden named as new Cisco New Zealand Country Manager

Cisco New Zealand announces Jessica McFadden as its new country manager, leveraging her 16-year experience within the company and 25 years in the tech sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Sustainability

Wellington Council rejects panel and pushes for more housing

If approved by ministers, the revised District Plan could open more sites for housing and upzone rail corridors across Wellington.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

EduTech

New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading

New Zealand start-up SellWise aims to radically overhaul secondhand trading by addressing frustrations with existing platforms and promising an intuitive, streamlined experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Email Security

Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery

Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations

Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Partner Programmes

GreenBox Group acquires managed services company RemarkIT

GreenBox Group takes a significant step towards improving New Zealand's e-waste policy through their acquisition of RemarkIT.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Risk & Compliance

Rescue scenario offers invaluable learnings

The drill exposed gaps in Watercare’s rescue plans and could improve real-world response times at remote sites.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Productivity

'Beminded' to launch in New Zealand to boost tech productivity

In an effort to boost New Zealand's lagging productivity, Anna Bojlert's Beminded is set to launch its neuroscience-informed tech and human skills programme this month.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Rockwell Automation partners with Tasti for digital transformation

Rockwell Automation and NZ-based Tasti Products partner for digital transformation through Plex system, augmenting business analytics and real-time shopfloor insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Hybrid Cloud

Spark NZ warns of firms' unreadiness for AI-based future

New Zealand's largest telco, Spark, warns companies to prepare for an AI-driven future amid an observed lack of supportive cloud infrastructure and waning AI maturity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Customer Experience

Small retailers primed for growth while others struggle

Contrary to popular belief, New Zealand's small retailers are poised for growth, whilst medium-sized businesses may struggle.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Firewalls

Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security

Wavelink forms strategic partnership with Garland Technology to offer partners extensive range of network visibility solutions, supporting robust cybersecurity measures amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024

Network Infrastructure

Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia & New Zealand

Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia and New Zealand, offering high-performance tech with significant multitasking capabilities, and advanced features for creators and students.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Space

Japan's Synspective successfully launches fourth SAR satellite

Japanese satellite firm Synspective successfully launches its fourth SAR satellite, Strix-3, from New Zealand, reinforcing its prominence in high-frequency Earth observation technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Monday.com expands APJ team with key appointments

Work operating system monday.com boosts APJ team with key appointments, inducting Diana Terry as Head of Solution Engineering APJ and Elian Priel as Customer Success Lead APJ.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Cloud Services

HAT Distribution & BackBox unite for ANZ network automation solutions

HAT Distribution, a Sydney-based tech company, partners with global firm BackBox to deliver sophisticated network automation solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Cloud Services

Pax8 exits Kiwi MSP business with sale to previous Country Manager

Tech veteran Ian Hassell launches Umbrellar Technology Group, a cloud-based managed service provider, boosting New Zealand enterprises' productivity and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024