New Zealand (NZ) stories
Prophet appoints James Sawyer as VP Sales and Partnerships to boost growth and predictive decision intelligence in Sydney and Brisbane markets.
Insurance Australia Group teams up with Adobe to use AI for personalised, seamless customer experiences across its retail insurance brands.
Unleashed Software launches an easy-to-use material requirements planning tool, priced at AUD $150/month, to aid small manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand.
Geotab Vitality launches a rewards-based driver safety platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut accidents and costs with positive behavioural incentives.
Wotton Kearney partners with Appian to launch AI-driven OSCAR, streamlining legal services and boosting efficiency for insurers in Asia-Pacific.
Solera Autodata and Digidentity will launch an MVIS-compliant tool in Nov 2025 to simplify access to hybrid and EV data for Aussie independent workshops.
Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.
Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.
ŌURA's revamped app in Australia and New Zealand now offers advanced stress tracking and enhanced cycle insights, empowering personalised, proactive health management.
Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards, a real-time loyalty platform enabling retailers to deliver personalised discounts instantly at checkout, boosting customer engagement.
NZTA and Verra Mobility launched a cloud-based system to enhance road safety camera incident processing, improving enforcement and supporting safer roads in New Zealand.
KiwiSaaS relaunches as an industry-led network under NZTech to drive growth and connect New Zealand's booming SaaS sector contributing NZD $2.2bn to GDP.
Lisa Fong has resigned as head of New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre after 13 years, leaving a strengthened agency and legacy.
New Zealand stands poised to lead in sustainable data centres, harnessing 85% renewable energy to power AI growth worth NZD $3.4b annually by 2035.
Nick Gibbs has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at FIRST Security, bringing over 25 years' experience and a strong focus on raising industry standards.
Eighteen months into New Zealand's AI boom, only 19% of firms feel fully prepared, with uneven adoption risking competitive divides and data security.
New Zealand could save NZD $3.6 billion by 2035 by accelerating cloud adoption in government, boosting productivity and improving public services.
Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.
Echo Technology will host Wellington's first free e-waste recycling day at Sky Stadium on 2 November, helping locals dispose of old electronics responsibly.
New Zealand's 'Earn As You Learn' scheme, boosting skills and retention, expands nationally after a Waikato pilot showed 90% completion in manufacturing training.