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ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy
Edge Computing

ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy

ANZ business leaders urge prioritising AI readiness and strategy to harness its transformative potential and address key data and infrastructure challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
MUFG & Microsoft launch five-year AI partnership for finance
Digital Transformation

MUFG & Microsoft launch five-year AI partnership for finance

MUFG Pension & Market Services partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to harness AI for enhancing superannuation and investor services internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model
Digital Entertainment

An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model

Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role
Digital Transformation

Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role

Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
What is agentic AI and why does it matter for finance?
Data Analytics

What is agentic AI and why does it matter for finance?

Agentic AI is revolutionising finance by automating data analysis and decision-making, enabling smarter, faster financial operations and strategy.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Interplay Media names Scott Hughes to boost NZ publisher ads
Marketing Technologies

Interplay Media names Scott Hughes to boost NZ publisher ads

Interplay Media appoints Scott Hughes in Auckland to expand programmatic ad services and launch interactive products for New Zealand publishers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap
Ransomware

ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap

A Commvault study reveals most ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness, with only 12% rating their incident resilience as excellent amid rising attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants
Fintech

CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants

Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

HCLTech signs 10-year deal to modernise Dunedin IT services
Hybrid Cloud

HCLTech signs 10-year deal to modernise Dunedin IT services

HCLTech will modernise Dunedin City Council's IT services over 10 years, enhancing digital platforms, automation and community engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs
Fintech

ASB & Cogo launch calculator to help Kiwis save energy costs

ASB and Cogo have launched an online calculator helping New Zealanders estimate savings from switching to electric homes and vehicles, boosting sustainability.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Samsung strengthens 2025 TV range with QLED advancements
Smart Home

Samsung strengthens 2025 TV range with QLED advancements

Samsung unveils its 2025 Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs in New Zealand, featuring AI-driven tech, quantum dot advancements, and wireless 8K connectivity for premium viewing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain
Power / Energy

Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain

Genesis' trial remotely controls hot water heating for 17,000 homes, cutting energy use by 10% and easing peak demands on New Zealand's grid.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams
Phishing

Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams

Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes
Air New Zealand

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders in New Zealand buy homes by recognising business growth and backing, not just profit and personal income.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Black Salt Games reveals new project & launches Disc 2 Games
Gaming

Black Salt Games reveals new project & launches Disc 2 Games

Black Salt Games of Christchurch unveils a new game in pre-production and launches Disc 2 Games, a second studio led by familiar faces from Black Salt.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption
Digital Transformation

New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing
Digital Transformation

Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing

Cello launches a Managed Procurement Services Division led by Francis File to enhance tech sourcing and supplier management for New Zealand firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
LG debuts AI-powered HVAC system for smarter energy control
Power / Energy

LG debuts AI-powered HVAC system for smarter energy control

LG launches the Multi V i HVAC system featuring AI to boost energy efficiency and comfort, aiming to slash commercial buildings' carbon footprint and costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025