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Eftpos NZ launches biometric Victa terminals in rollout
Data Protection

Eftpos NZ launches biometric Victa terminals in rollout

Retailers could soon use terminals for age checks and identity verification, as New Zealand gets an early taste of Verifone's biometric rollout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
One New Zealand names CFO, CTO in executive succession
Network Infrastructure

One New Zealand names CFO, CTO in executive succession

The telecoms group has filled three senior roles from within as Jason Paris prepares to depart after nearly eight years in charge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact
Data Protection

New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact

A growing share of consumers want businesses to prove AI is powered responsibly, with younger New Zealanders most worried about its environmental costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand parents worry kids can't spot AI fakes
Gaming

New Zealand parents worry kids can't spot AI fakes

Many parents are unsure their children can tell AI-generated fakes from real content, with concerns also rising over grooming and sextortion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

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AI boosts nation-state cyberattacks, TrendAI warns
Malware

AI boosts nation-state cyberattacks, TrendAI warns

Defenders in Australia and New Zealand face faster, more adaptive intrusions as state-backed hackers use generative AI to scout and spread.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI is everywhere, but where's the return?
Manufacturing

AI is everywhere, but where's the return?

Businesses are under pressure to show AI payback as 81 per cent of Australian staff lose time each month to dysfunctional IT.

By Tristan Ohlenrott • 4 min read • Last week
Vertiv marks 10 years of Asia partner summit in Johor
Digital Transformation

Vertiv marks 10 years of Asia partner summit in Johor

AI and data centre demand is forcing Vertiv's Asian resellers to rethink sales plans as the group marked a decade of partner summits in Johor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Print security incidents hit over half in ANZ survey
Network Security

Print security incidents hit over half in ANZ survey

More than half of organisations in Australia and New Zealand suffered print-related security incidents last year, exposing document data to theft.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
UnionPay expands payment access at New Zealand universities
Payment Technologies

UnionPay expands payment access at New Zealand universities

Chinese students at two New Zealand universities can now pay tuition and living costs through UnionPay, easing cross-border transactions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains
Manufacturing

Zebra study links AI to frontline productivity gains

Frontline modernisation with AI is delivering productivity, profit and retention gains as manufacturers and logisticians target specific workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Robosen opens pre-orders for battle-worn Optimus Prime
Robotics

Robosen opens pre-orders for battle-worn Optimus Prime

Fans in Australia and New Zealand can now reserve a limited-run collectible that recreates the 1986 film's fallen Optimus Prime scene.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
DXC joins ElevenLabs funding round in voice AI push
Software-as-a-Service

DXC joins ElevenLabs funding round in voice AI push

The deal gives DXC access to ElevenLabs' voice AI as enterprises race to automate customer service and internal workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds
Internet of Things

Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds

Homeowners and installers gain more choice as the Switch now works with Denon and Marantz systems, while new surrounds target premium interiors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
MYOB wins Brand of the Year at 2026 Mumbrella Awards
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB wins Brand of the Year at 2026 Mumbrella Awards

Brand overhaul efforts helped MYOB beat a crowded field as Solo by MYOB lifted subscriptions 33% above target and widened reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ANZ SMEs back AI in cyber security, but trust lags
Malware

ANZ SMEs back AI in cyber security, but trust lags

Despite near-universal uptake, most ANZ SMEs still distrust AI to make cyber security decisions as incidents continue to disrupt work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards
Software-as-a-Service

ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards

Mid-market finance teams in Australia and New Zealand can now cut manual work as ProSpend adds Archa's credit-backed virtual cards to its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe
Software-as-a-Service

Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe

Funding tied to sales could ease cash flow for Australian tradies, with offers based on payment activity through Fergus Pay.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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