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Dreame unveils stair-climbing vacuums & robotic arms for homes

Dreame has launched advanced smart cleaning devices including the Cyber X stair-climbing vacuum and the Cyber10 Ultra with robotic arm, boosting home automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ region

Rubrik appoints Stefan Compagnoni as Channel Director for ANZ, aiming to boost partner trust and promote its cyber resilience solutions in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Spotto launches in ANZ to optimise cloud costs for SaaS firms

Spotto launches in Australia and New Zealand, using AI to cut Microsoft Azure cloud costs and boost SaaS firms' margins and MSP services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ

SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Storage

Dell highlights AI & innovation at FY25 Partner Awards in ANZ

Dell Technologies honoured top channel partners from Australia and New Zealand for innovation and AI at its FY25 Partner Awards, spotlighting digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Mortar Group appoints Paul Sigaloff as first Global Chief Customer Officer

Mortar Group has named Paul Sigaloff as its first global chief customer officer to drive international growth and enhance its customer-focused marketing platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Suunto Wing 2 Headphones

The Suunto Wing 2 headphones offer a unique hooked design, 12-hour battery life, and LED safety lights, but are priced at an expensive NZD $349.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand

Check Point has appointed David Caspari as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to advance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy and customer growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Mobile Device Management

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 tablets in New Zealand, featuring Galaxy AI, enhanced productivity, and up to seven years of updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

DevOps

Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge

New Zealand's PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple's Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Punakaiki Fund

Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally

Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to boost its cloud-based vessel management software, aiming for global growth across NZ, UK, Australia and the Middle East.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security to boost regional presence

Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security as Technical Account Manager, enhancing support for partners and clients across New Zealand's Lower North and South Islands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

HSBC

HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups

HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking service in New Zealand, providing tailored funding and support for venture-backed scale-ups and their investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech

AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Why retailers need to prepare for a rise in AI-generated complaints

AI is making it easier for consumers to file well-crafted complaints, posing new challenges for retailers to manage rising digital grievances effectively.

By Mark Devlin • 9 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025