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BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena
Digital Transformation

BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena

BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
Customer Experience

Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue

Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Case Study: How Specsavers reinvented data resilience to future-proof patient care
Data Protection

Case Study: How Specsavers reinvented data resilience to future-proof patient care

Specsavers has upgraded to Veeam's Data Platform, enhancing data resilience and speeding recovery to safeguard patient care across 450+ stores in Australasia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
Firewalls

Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs

Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training
EduTech

Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training

Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
Unified Communications

Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025

HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes

Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Fujifilm unveils X half camera inspired by vintage design
FujiFilm

Fujifilm unveils X half camera inspired by vintage design

Fujifilm launches X half, a compact digital camera blending vintage half-frame design with modern features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
Physical Security

Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools

Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Farmlands FLEX to deliver solar microgrids for rural sector
Clean technologies

Farmlands FLEX to deliver solar microgrids for rural sector

Farmlands partners with Blackcurrent to launch Farmlands FLEX, offering solar microgrids to cut costs and boost energy independence for NZ farms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
MTF receives high commendation for trust in car loan awards
Customer service

MTF receives high commendation for trust in car loan awards

MTF has been Highly Commended in the 2025 Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands Awards for car loans, highlighting its trusted service in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API
Fintech

Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API

New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
Unified Communications

Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change

Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED
Biometrics

LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED

LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
NZ schools urged to boost emergency communication plans
EduTech

NZ schools urged to boost emergency communication plans

NZ schools urged to strengthen emergency communication as lockdowns grow frequent, with Skool Loop offering free, instant alerts to 1,300+ schools nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Wearables

Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
Malware

AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen

AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform
Data Analytics

Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform

Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m seed funding to expand its digital scoring platform for action sports globally, aiming to boost events and athlete performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025