New Zealand (NZ) stories
Poor digital confidence is leaving 42% of Kiwi small businesses dreading tax time, as mixed systems and security gaps expose errors.
Price parity between its flagship SUVs helped Volvo New Zealand post a 67 per cent jump in first-quarter sales as EV demand firmed.
Local secure access is moving up the agenda as outages, slower performance and data sovereignty concerns reshape how New Zealand firms manage risk.
Consumers in New Zealand are being offered a new premium payments package as banks face tougher scrutiny over rewards and overseas spending costs.
Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.
Bias in AI systems could widen unless more women help shape the technology from the start, the Inde Women's Network warns.
Greater use of two-factor authentication and password managers has helped cut the share of adults reporting cyber harm to 27% from 36%.
Runners and gym-goers get secure, sweatproof earbuds with 12-hour battery life, though the oversized case may deter casual users.
Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain a new Copilot+ option as Getac adds an AMD-powered rugged tablet for harsh environments.
Measured gains in service speed and transparency drove Granicus's awards, with councils cutting wait times, costs and phone enquiries.
Local data hosting and a flat NZD $168 monthly fee could make classroom journals more affordable for primary schools across both markets.
AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.
A single workforce system is now covering more than 2,500 staff across Australia, New Zealand and the US, easing compliance and reporting.
Annual subscribers in Australia and New Zealand will get discounts of up to AUD $150 and NZD $190, as reservations open ahead of a 29 May launch.
The hire underlines Island’s channel-led APAC expansion as firms reassess VPNs, VDI and other legacy security tools amid AI adoption.
Despite widespread confidence, only 32% of firms test AI disaster recovery plans monthly, leaving identity and SaaS access exposed to outages.
Users can now track performance against targets and share AI-powered scorecards as Xero expands analytics tools to 4.6 million subscribers worldwide.
The recognition reflects tighter integration with Google Cloud as customers seek cleaner recovery, stronger backup security and AI-ready protected data.
Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.
Australian small businesses can now make Sponsored Brands video adverts in minutes, cutting the cost and time of production to zero.