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Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires
Data Protection

Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires

Kordia boosts its Cyber Security business with the appointments of Patric Balmer and Elaine McCarthy to enhance managed services and cloud security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Gallagher Security partners with Clear Digital in NZ
Firewalls

Gallagher Security partners with Clear Digital in NZ

Gallagher Security has partnered with Clear Digital to enhance its Security Made Better solution across New Zealand, building on success in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Agricultural Technology

Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop

Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Infosys finds only 2% of companies ready for AI integration
Partner Programmes

Infosys finds only 2% of companies ready for AI integration

A new report reveals that 98% of global companies are unprepared for AI integration, highlighting significant gaps in technology and workforce readiness.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer
University of Otago

MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer

Zoe Anderson has been appointed Chief Credit Officer at MTF Finance, effective January 2025, bringing over 13 years of experience from RAC Finance.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding
IoT Security

ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Fergus & Groundplan partner for seamless tradie solutions
DevOps

Fergus & Groundplan partner for seamless tradie solutions

Fergus has integrated with Groundplan to enhance data transfer for tradies, streamlining job management with real-time pricing and reduced manual entry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Paloma Capital launches AUD $25 million tech fund II
Generative AI

Paloma Capital launches AUD $25 million tech fund II

Paloma Capital has unveiled its second tech fund, targeting AUD $25 million to invest in high-growth startups across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
CyberCX appoints new industry leads in AUS & NZ sectors
Unified Communications

CyberCX appoints new industry leads in AUS & NZ sectors

CyberCX has appointed Megan Lane and Grant Walsh to lead the Health and Aged Care, and Telecommunications sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth
Data Analytics

Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth

Research shows 95% of business travellers in Australia and New Zealand are open to AI for travel, highlighting opportunities for travel managers to innovate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
ANZ HR leaders take more strategic role than APJ counterparts
Artificial Intelligence

ANZ HR leaders take more strategic role than APJ counterparts

A recent study reveals HR leaders in Australia and New Zealand are embracing strategic roles to drive organisational change amid economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: New Randstad NZ director aims to tackle recruitment challenges

Sarah Bills, the new Randstad NZ director, aims to confront recruitment challenges amid economic shifts and a growing focus on diversity in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Palo Alto Networks launches free cyber education in NZ
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks launches free cyber education in NZ

Palo Alto Networks has launched its CyberFit Nation programme in New Zealand, offering free online cybersecurity education amid rising cybercrime incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery
Clean technologies

Xero awards $70,000 to Dunedin community eatery

Xero has awarded $20,000 each to four New Zealand small businesses, with Dunedin's The Bowling Club receiving NZD $70,000 as a global winner.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups
Unified Communications

New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups

New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams
Phishing

Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams

A Norton survey reveals that three-quarters of New Zealanders believe online scams surge during the Christmas season, with serious financial implications.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Mental Health

Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers

A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Prospa launches tools for New Zealand SMEs to enhance growth
Commerce Commission

Prospa launches tools for New Zealand SMEs to enhance growth

Prospa has launched new financial tools for SMEs, including Bill Pay and expanded loan limits, to ease the pressures on small business owners in New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024