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Online scams trap one third of victims in Australia, New Zealand

Research shows one third of online users in Australia and New Zealand fall victim to scams, often only realising after financial losses occur.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Marketing

Shane Sullivan named National Sales Manager at Jet Technologies

Jet Technologies has appointed Shane Sullivan as National Sales Manager, driving growth in its Print Division across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Firewalls

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Mobile Device Management

Norton launches AI deepfake detection for mobile in early rollout

Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Microlise launches ANZ roadshow on safety & digital transformation

Microlise launches The Road Ahead roadshow in ANZ to tackle safety gaps, digital transformation, and fleet challenges in transport and logistics sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Disaster Recovery

AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Manufacturing

ECI launches MES & APS tools for manufacturers in ANZ region

ECI Software Solutions has introduced MES and APS tools in Australia and New Zealand to help manufacturers enhance real-time planning and resource use.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Norton adds AI-powered deepfake detection to Genie assistant

Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Marketing Technologies

Acast & Magnite team up to streamline global podcast ads

Acast and Magnite partner to simplify global podcast advertising, offering unified access to 140,000+ podcasts and boosting programmatic audio adoption worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Multi-factor authentication

Over 150 million NZ records for sale as cyber threats grow

Over 150 million New Zealand-linked records, including government and banking credentials, are exposed on the dark web, raising growing cyber threat concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Wearables

OPPO unveils Watch X2 Mini in New Zealand from NZD $499

OPPO launches its compact Watch X2 Mini smartwatch in New Zealand from NZD $499, blending style, health tracking and smart features in a sleek design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Cloud Services

Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls

Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Capital Management

Westcon reports revenue growth amidst profit decline in FY2025

Westcon's FY2025 revenue rose to NZD $818.7m, but net profit fell 24% to NZD $4.8m amid higher costs and lower software sales.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Power / Energy

Schneider Electric IT's NZ branch posts strong revenue growth amid shift in contract mix

Schneider Electric IT Australia's New Zealand branch posted a 37.7% revenue rise to NZ$21.73m in 2024, driven by maintenance and equipment sales growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Panasonic

Panasonic New Zealand reports heavy loss amidst decline in revenue and rising costs

Panasonic New Zealand reports a net loss of NZD $4.57 million for 2025, hit by a 25% revenue drop and rising costs, reversing last year's profit of NZD $1.67 million.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Customer Experience

Exclusive: Sarah Richardson on AI, loyalty and global ALA push

AI is revolutionising Australia's loyalty sector, driving growth and innovation with a strong focus on ethics, data privacy and workforce transformation.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Software Development

Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms

Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Risk & Compliance

Healix International launches Melbourne office to boost APAC growth

Healix International has opened a Melbourne office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence, boosting regional support and recruiting local security and medical experts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025