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Cevo & AWS launch strategic collaboration for innovation

Cevo has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, aiming to expedite innovation and meet industry demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Research Director

Allan Breiland joins On Device Research as ANZ Research Director

Accomplished research expert Allan Breiland is joining On Device Research as their ANZ Research Director, bringing over 20 years of experience to help expand the company's brand measurements in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ

Netpoleon and Adaptive Shield are joining forces to address surging demand for secure Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in Australia and New Zealand, in response to a rise in data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Fintech

Cisco Systems NZ sees a 299% increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cisco Systems NZ's cash and cash equivalents soared by a staggering 299% in 2023, despite a slight dip in pre-tax profits, according to the latest financial report.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

IT professionals

Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 set to shape Kiwi tech future

Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 gears up to connect over 2,000 tech partners, end users and industry leaders across three NZ cities.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

2026

Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan

Intelia NZ plans 'game changer' 3000km Te Waipounamu cable to boost digital connectivity between NZ's South Island, Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

AI Security

Data Privacy Day: Cloudera says to prioritise data security

Data Privacy Day focus: As mistrust in data handling soars amongst Australians, Cloudera VP rallies businesses to heighten data security amid GenAI adoption.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Productivity

Wellington Water given ‘open cheque book’ with no accountability

Maintenance costs have surged 71% in three years, as a review warns Wellington ratepayers are funding leaks without proper oversight.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Risk & Compliance

Contractor and sub-contractor charged for death of apprentice

A teenage apprentice’s death has prompted fines and reparations after WorkSafe said two firms failed to manage the risk of heavy framing.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Electric Kiwi challenges sneaky notice periods of broadband retailers

Electric Kiwi has launched a complaint against leading NZ broadband retailers, alleging they use 'sneaky notice periods' that impede competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

DevOps

Avec expands into New Zealand, appointing Sam Collins as GM

Project management firm, Avec, kickstarts expansion into New Zealand with the appointment of Sam Collins as General Manager, leveraging its Australian success.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Agricultural Technology

SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth

Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Westfield

Dyson unveils first interactive pop-up in New Zealand

Dyson launches its first ever interactive pop-up, the Dyson Demo, in New Zealand, offering hands-on experiences of its advanced technology products at Auckland's Westfield Albany.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Customer Experience

NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024

Datacom's survey of New Zealand business leaders sheds light on a strategic focus on growth for 2024, with promising optimism for improved government support and industry backing, despite ongoing productivity challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Accenture

Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director

Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Risk & Compliance

Tree feller’s ‘dismissive attitude’ put motorists at risk

A Nelson court fined Stratford Logging operator Kevin Howard Stratford NZD $56,000 after unsafe felling beside State Highway 60 endangered motorists.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Why infrastructure costs as much as it does

Infrastructure providers have limited control over costs as new research says global markets and local constraints drive wage and material swings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 28th Jan 2024

DevOps

Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization

Dynamo6 becomes the first New Zealand firm awarded with Google Cloud Work Transformation - SMB Specialization. The prestigious tech status recognises Dynamo6's continued technical proficiency and customer success with Google Workspace migrations and deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Property Market

Momentum re-building in property market

Sales activity picked up in December as lower days to sell and firmer prices signalled the property market may be moving into a more positive phase.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024