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NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks

NAD launches its CI Modular Series in Australia, a compact BluOS-powered trio for dense multi-room audio racks in homes and businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Firewalls

SentinelOne names Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president

SentinelOne appoints Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president to drive cyber growth in government, critical infrastructure and AI security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance

Crypto slips from the spotlight as blockchain quietly rebuilds finance, joining forces with AI to reshape money's hidden plumbing.

By Jason Titman • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Manufacturing

Accel-KKR buys Whip Around, boosting NZ tech appeal

Accel-KKR acquires New Zealand-founded fleet software firm Whip Around, betting on North American growth and recurring revenue demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Fintech

Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand

Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Firewalls

Virtual IT Group unveils 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR for ANZ

Virtual IT Group rolls out 24/7 Zero Trust ZDR to give ANZ mid-market firms enterprise-grade network security without changing MSPs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils 'Accountable Intelligence' for AI in finance

Xero launches Accountable Intelligence AI to automate bookkeeping while keeping decisions, audit trails and financial oversight with humans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Island brings secure AI-ready enterprise browser to ANZ

Island launches a secure AI-ready enterprise browser in Australia and New Zealand as CIOs boost AI spend but fret over data governance.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Workiva appoints Kristen Pimpini to lead APJ growth

Workiva names Kristen “KP” Pimpini to spearhead APJ sales and operations, backing its AI-powered reporting push across key regional markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

Dentsu ANZ appoints Danica Bellchambers to lead AI

Dentsu ANZ names Danica Bellchambers Chief Data & Technology Officer to unify data, tech and AI across media, creative and CX teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Contentful expands ANZ operations with new local arm

Contentful opens an Australian arm and expands ANZ hiring, backing rising enterprise demand for composable digital experience tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Fintech

moomoo boosts New Zealand push with hires, premium tier

moomoo steps up its New Zealand expansion with first local hires, a high-net-worth Priority tier and investor workshops in Auckland.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Risk & Compliance

Major changes to crypto tax from 1 April will make tax avoidance impossible

New Zealand will adopt a global crypto reporting regime from 1 April, ending the 'grey zone' and making offshore tax avoidance far harder.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Commvault Cloud brings in-country data protection to NZ

Commvault extends its cloud data protection platform to New Zealand, promising in-country sovereignty, faster recovery and unified resilience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Chorus

NZ watchdog plans fibre rules shake-up for 2029 reset

New Zealand's watchdog has outlined draft rule changes for fibre networks ahead of a 2029 reset, aiming to clarify investment tests and capex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Physical Security

Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply

Ultra-wealthy buyers chase luxury New Zealand homes above NZD $5 million, but a thin supply of ultra-premium listings is driving competition.

By Active Investor Plus • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Hyperscale

NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts

Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.

By Nodero • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Customer Relationship Management

New Zealand Loyalty Association launches with national study

New Zealand Loyalty Association debuts to unite brands and launches nation's most comprehensive loyalty study ahead of 2026 summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

eLearning

Datacom launches AI virtual work experience module

Datacom adds a free AI workplace simulation on Forage to help students and career‑changers bridge New Zealand's widening AI skills gap.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Smart Cities

Acusensus adopts NetSuite to drive global ERP growth

Acusensus turns to Oracle NetSuite to unify global ERP, cutting month-end close by 60% and tripling invoices as it scales worldwide.