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Aussie & NZ firms lack infrastructure for agentic AI drive

76% of Aussie and NZ firms invest in agentic AI, yet only 20% have the infrastructure to support its full adoption, Unisys reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Document Management

Felix to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m, raising AUD $16m

Felix Group is set to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m and raise AUD $16m to expand its construction software platform and boost growth in ANZ and beyond.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Firewalls

WatchGuard names top ANZ partners for 2024 awards recognition

WatchGuard Technologies has honoured top ANZ partners for 2024, spotlighting achievements in service, growth and security platform adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth

Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Partner Programmes

Wiise celebrates top ANZ partners at third annual awards

Wiise celebrated its top ANZ partners at the third annual awards, honouring excellence across 11 categories including innovation and customer service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Firewalls

Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to boost hybrid cloud security

Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to enhance cybersecurity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments in Australia and New Zealand, boosting MSPs' efficiency and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

DLA Piper

ISG sells 75% stake to Shaw & Partners for NZD $67.5 million

ISG has sold a 75% stake to Shaw and Partners for NZD $67.5 million, marking a major step in its growth and partnership with Switzerland's EFG International.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Crypto

From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

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Data Analytics

Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy

Tower appoints Dr. Stephen Hastings and Micheal Maclean to lead its digital and data strategy, enhancing customer experience and driving business growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

AI Agents

OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus

OPPO has launched its durable, family-focused Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, featuring a long-lasting battery and parental controls for NZD $499.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Data Analytics

The rise of the creative cybercriminal: Leveraging data visibility to combat them

In 2023, Australian investors lost AUD $8 million to deepfake scams; 20% of businesses faced such attacks, prompting enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity measures.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

2degrees migrates over 2m customers to new Tahi platform

2degrees has migrated over two million customers onto its new Tahi platform, completing a major integration ahead of schedule with no disruption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Fintech

Genesis & Cogo launch tool to cut costs & carbon at home

Genesis and Cogo have launched the Go Electric Calculator, a tool to help New Zealand homes save costs and cut carbon by switching to electric appliances and vehicles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Customer Experience

Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises

A new study reveals 72% of New Zealanders believe brands fail to keep promises, with media firms seen as the worst offenders and financial services ranked best.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Payment Technologies

Lunchonline delivers 3.3 million school lunches in 15 years

Lunchonline, based in Napier, has delivered over 3.3 million school lunches across New Zealand in 15 years, easing parents' routines and supporting local food providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Quantum Computing

Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path

Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses

A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain

Nearly 90% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, but only 12% have scaled adoption across entire enterprises, says Datacom research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025