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MoveAhead uses mobile games to get Australian kids active
Gaming

MoveAhead uses mobile games to get Australian kids active

Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency
Phishing

Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats

A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
IT sector gains dedicated roles in new skills boards
Artificial Intelligence

IT sector gains dedicated roles in new skills boards

The Government will create eight Industry Skills Boards, allocating creative and IT sectors like game development and AI to ISBs, not NZQA as initially planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors
Crypto

Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth
Software-as-a-Service

Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth

Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Bebop reaches NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days with SME focus
Software-as-a-Service

Bebop reaches NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days with SME focus

Bebop, an AI sales tool by Black Pearl Group, reached NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days, targeting SMEs with affordable, high-quality sales intelligence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms
Cloud Security

Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms

Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs
Fintech

RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs

RDC.AI and Bank of New Zealand have launched an AI-driven Merchant Flexi Loan, offering quick, flexible cashflow loans to NZ's small businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
DevOps

Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions

Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand
JB Hi-Fi

Jade Tang appointed Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand

Tineco has appointed Jade Tang as its first Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive local growth and retail expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
Storage

Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand

Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

2degrees accelerates MVNO growth with Totogi SaaS platform switch
Software-as-a-Service

2degrees accelerates MVNO growth with Totogi SaaS platform switch

New Zealand's 2degrees speeds up its wholesale MVNO growth after switching to Totogi's cloud-native SaaS charging platform, enhancing agility and revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Network for Learning upgrades Wi-Fi in over 1,700 NZ schools
Firewalls

Network for Learning upgrades Wi-Fi in over 1,700 NZ schools

Network for Learning has upgraded Wi-Fi in over 1,700 New Zealand schools, enhancing internet speed and reliability for digital learning nationwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Visa launches Security Roadmap to combat AI-driven payment fraud
Ransomware

Visa launches Security Roadmap to combat AI-driven payment fraud

Visa launches a Security Roadmap in New Zealand to tackle rising AI-driven payment fraud, offering new tools and support for small businesses amid NZD $194m losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Ingram Micro New Zealand sees earnings dip amid softer revenue in 2024
IT Budget

Ingram Micro New Zealand sees earnings dip amid softer revenue in 2024

Ingram Micro New Zealand's net profit fell 39% to NZ$9.1m in 2024, hurt by softer revenue and tighter margins amid a competitive IT hardware market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services
Firewalls

Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services

Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand

New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025