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StackAdapt expands APAC presence with senior hires in HK & Japan

StackAdapt boosts Asia-Pacific presence, appoints Jeffrey Kwan and Takeshi Yamaguchi as Heads of Business in Hong Kong and Japan, respectively.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Chronos Agency partners with HubSpot to expand ANZ services

Chronos Agency teams up with HubSpot to expand services in ANZ, marking a significant growth into new industries beyond ecommerce and boosting regional presence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Lumify Group's CEO highlights expansion in ANZ region

Lumify Group, under CEO Jon Lang, is enhancing its footprint in the ANZ region with strategic acquisitions, new digital courses, and advanced training solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Access4 honours top-performing partners at 2024 ANZ awards

Access4 celebrated its top-performing partners at the 2024 ANZ Partner Awards in Queenstown, recognising outstanding contributions and innovative achievements.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024

Storage

NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet

The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

Jet Technologies launches innovative finishing solutions in ANZ

Jet Technologies debuts its Jet iQ finishing solutions in ANZ, offering advanced label and packaging tech, bolstered by a partnership with Polly Automatics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Generative AI

Microsoft launches AI Academy for Australasian organisations

Microsoft launches AI Academy in Australia and New Zealand, set to enhance AI skills and adoption across various industries, following a successful pilot phase.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

eCommerce

A/NZ consumers cut back spending at small businesses amid inflation

A study by Constant Contact shows that 60% of A/NZ consumers are spending less at SMBs due to inflation, the highest rate among surveyed regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Malware

AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro

AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

LJ Hooker launches Acceler8 to streamline digital marketing

The LJ Hooker Group is launching Acceler8, an ecosystem of digital tools to enhance marketing and efficiency, just in time for the spring selling season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

ANZ CIOs to prioritise cybersecurity investments by 2025

A Gartner survey reveals 88% of ANZ CIOs expect cybersecurity to see the largest tech investment rise by 2025, driven by regulations and major cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

EduTech

Netsafe wins top NZ contact centre award for second year

Netsafe's Contact Centre wins top award for the second year in a row, with Caitlin honoured as Most Outstanding Customer Service Representative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024

Phishing

Financial losses from NZ cybercrime rise to $6.8m in Q224

New Zealand cybercrime losses surge to $6.8 million in Q2 2024, with unauthorised access incidents skyrocketing to $3.6 million, NCSC data shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

2degrees launches New Zealand's first Wi-Fi 7 modem

2degrees has unveiled New Zealand's first Wi-Fi 7 modem, the TP Link BE22000, enhancing SME internet capabilities with cutting-edge HyperFibre connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Samsung launches AI Heat Pump Combo in New Zealand

Samsung debuts the Bespoke AI Heat Pump Combo in New Zealand, merging washer and dryer with advanced AI, due for release on 23rd September 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Data Protection

How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI

AI is helping small businesses in New Zealand tackle productivity issues, crucial amid tough economic conditions, by automating tasks and optimising workflows.

By James Bergin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Human Capital Management

Fergus & Smartly partner to simplify NZ trades' payroll

Fergus joins forces with Smartly to offer New Zealand tradespeople seamless payroll solutions at no extra cost, easing administrative work and enhancing workflow efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Application Performance Monitoring

NZ boosts arc flash safety but lacks federal testing rules

New Zealand bolsters electrical safety with tightened arc flash standards; however, gaps in federal regulation persist. Schneider Electric steps in with tailored solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Hyperscale

Zscaler launches new co-located data centre in Perth

Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Kordia

Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ

Kordia has renewed its NZD $55 million, 10-year contract with Maritime NZ to deliver critical safety of life radio communications at sea, ensuring continued safety and upgrades.