New Zealand (NZ) stories
Synechron merges Chamonix IT, Exposé and iGreenData into a single Australian consultancy, unveiling a new national leadership team.
Datadog appoints Renee Mitsis to spearhead ANZ channel and alliances, sharpening partner-led growth around security, AI and DevOps.
Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.
Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.
AI is reshaping ANZ jobs as firms hire and cut roles, while 67% of staff quietly turn to unapproved generative tools to get work done.
IAG New Zealand has moved its core Guidewire ClaimCentre system to Guidewire Cloud, aiming to boost claims resilience, scale and updates.
Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.
Service Leadership's 2026 IT pay report links eased wage inflation and new 'Digital Worker' automation metrics to profitability for providers.
EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.
Blippar has bought Australian AR specialist Plattar to deepen its regional footprint and accelerate sector-focused AR commerce products.
Australian firms' slow, piecemeal AI adoption risks wasted investment and lost ground to faster-moving global rivals, TP leaders warn.
Visa widens Bridge tie-up to let more firms issue stablecoin-backed cards, targeting faster, more certain cross-border SMB payments.
Spotify is rolling out its Taste Profile beta to New Zealand Premium users, giving subscribers new controls over personalisation and discovery.
GTIA names 2026 North America Spotlight Award winners, honouring IT channel leaders driving community, cybersecurity and diversity.
Golden visa investors are flocking to New Zealand, fuelling surging demand for luxury homes above NZD $5 million amid tight supply.
KiwiSaver round-up app Feijoa has clinched the Audience Choice award at the Kiwibank Start Up Pitch Breakfast in Wellington.
Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.
Elula hires Andrew Phillips as chief revenue officer to drive sales, partnerships and growth across its expanding AI-led financial services push.
MATTR makes its VII digital credential platform available on AWS New Zealand, enabling local data residency and lower-latency identity services.