New Zealand (NZ) stories
Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.
Atturra and EncompaaS partner to help Australian and NZ firms adopt agentic AI by combining data-prep tech with consulting for real-world deployments.
Australian startup Heatseeker won top prize in L'Oréal's Big Bang Beauty Tech competition, advancing AI beauty tech across the South Asia Pacific region.
Gallagher Security's QuickSwitch has won the Best Installation Tool award at the 2025 NSCA Excellence in Product Innovation Awards for its impact on security integration.
AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
Swyftx has secured naming rights for NZCryptoCon 2026 in Auckland, spotlighting its role in expanding crypto education and engagement in New Zealand.
Eugene Donovan returns to Gallagher Security as Training Solutions Engineer, bringing extensive experience to enhance practical learning at the Hamilton HQ.
New Zealand students face rising digital risks across gaming, educational tools and AI, with bullying and harmful content often shielded from adult oversight.
HP New Zealand is the first IT brand to earn dual Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified labels, acknowledging its strong sustainability credentials locally and globally.
New Zealand's GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.
Auckland-based OnShout launches a digital platform enabling collaborative gift contributions, aiming to cut unwanted presents and reduce waste in New Zealand.
Nearly all large New Zealand firms now use AI in cybersecurity, shifting to smarter, automated defences amid growing cyber threats and evolving risks.
EonFibre partners with Datacentre220 to offer DC Direct fibre links in Auckland, boosting high-capacity data connections across New Zealand's digital hubs.
New Zealand's tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country's third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.
New Zealand's top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.
ShureCloud helps organisations secure modern meeting rooms by integrating AV device management into IT cybersecurity frameworks, reducing hidden cyber risks.
Deloitte New Zealand partners with Databricks to offer AI-driven cloud solutions, helping Kiwi businesses boost data analytics and digital transformation.
Fusion5 has acquired Kordia's managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.
Westcon-Comstor is now an authorised distributor of Nutanix in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, enhancing hybrid multi-cloud offerings for local resellers.
Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.