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Exclusive: Rimini Street flags SAP customer concerns over cloud shift
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Rimini Street flags SAP customer concerns over cloud shift

A Rimini Street study finds 83% of SAP users confused by migration policies, wary of costly cloud bundles, seeking control and multi-vendor ERP options.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend
Data Analytics

Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend

Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC
Data Analytics

Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally
Ransomware

Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience
Network Infrastructure

Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness
Data Protection

Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness

Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Aldi wins top supermarket & brand honours at Real Media Awards
Customer Experience

Aldi wins top supermarket & brand honours at Real Media Awards

Aldi was crowned Supermarket Retailer and Brand of the Year at the 2025 Real Media Awards for its creative, multi-channel Christmas campaign.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech
Fintech

UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech

UATP and Burbank partner to enhance airline online payments with secure card present tech, cutting fraud and costs in the USD $837 billion airline market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout
Digital Transformation

OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout

OCS New Zealand is the first globally to deploy Esker's full AI-driven finance automation suite, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in its financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Digital Transformation

Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period
Small Business

Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period

As liquidation rises 31.9%, NZ small businesses face a tough holiday battle for staff, cashflow and compliance to keep operations thriving beyond survival mode.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support
Schools

Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support

The REID Wellness Programmeme uses digital check-ins to support student mental health, aiming for nationwide access across New Zealand schools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping
eCommerce

New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint
Partner Programmes

Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint

Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Shure IntelliMix Room Kit IMXRK30: The Smarter Way to Conference
Unified Communications

Shure IntelliMix Room Kit IMXRK30: The Smarter Way to Conference

NSL offers the Shure IntelliMix Room Kit IMXRK30, a complete, scalable AV conferencing solution designed for seamless hybrid meetings in any workspace.

By Carla Thornton • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
CT-4 Airtrainer marks 50 years shaping Asia-Pacific pilot training
Aviation

CT-4 Airtrainer marks 50 years shaping Asia-Pacific pilot training

The New Zealand-designed CT-4 Airtrainer has shaped Asia-Pacific pilot training for 50 years, still produced in Hamilton and used by multiple air forces.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy
Kordia

Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy

Christchurch's Sugarloaf transmission tower celebrates 60 years, remaining vital for TV, radio, emergency services, and digital connectivity across Canterbury.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy
Digital Transformation

Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy

Genesis Energy will adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to enhance its AI use, boost data management, and train staff in a major digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025