New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 1
Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools
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Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger
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Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
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Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds
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A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.
NZ submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets', officials warn
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Officials alert PM that submarine cables, vital for vast data transfers, are attractive espionage targets amid global concerns over their security.
New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
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Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.
Rust Forge 2025 to bring global tech leaders to Wellington
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Rust Forge 2025, a new international tech conference for around 200 developers, will be held at Shed 6 in Wellington from 27-30 August 2025.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
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A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation
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SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
St John applauded, wins award for health data resilience
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"Whether we are providing emergency paramedic care, offering first aid training or monitoring wearable medical alarms, practically all our services depend on digital technology.".
OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
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OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
One NZ satellite texting hits one million message milestone
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One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
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Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
Synology launches DS925+ storage with faster speeds in ANZ
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Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.
New Zealand to launch national database for ovarian cancer care
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Te Aho o Te Kahu is creating a national chemotherapy database to boost ovarian cancer survival rates in New Zealand, following successful Scandinavian models.
ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
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Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
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Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
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Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.