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Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399
Unified Communications

Acer unveils Aspire AI Copilot+ laptops from AUD $1,399

Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
Data Protection

GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations

A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific

Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Revolut adds travel cover for Premium, Metal users
Fintech

Revolut adds travel cover for Premium, Metal users

Revolut has launched travel insurance for Premium and Metal users in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Chubb to enhance travel benefits locally and abroad.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
Robotics

ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
Data Protection

Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region

Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Interactive & Dicker Data expand partnership with data centres
Hybrid Cloud

Interactive & Dicker Data expand partnership with data centres

Interactive expands its partnership with Dicker Data to include data centre services, enhancing infrastructure support for Australian resellers and customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI
Malware

How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI

Australian and New Zealand firms face rising AI-driven cyber threats, boosting investment in AI-powered defences like User and Entity Behaviour Analytics to combat attacks.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Atturra wins top honours at Boomi APJ Partner Awards FY25
Digital Transformation

Atturra wins top honours at Boomi APJ Partner Awards FY25

Boomi honours APJ partners for innovation in automation and AI, with Australian firm Atturra winning Partner of the Year and Australia and New Zealand awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
Phishing

Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education

Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Acer ANZ launches new channel-focused Accelerate Partner Program
Partner Programmes

Acer ANZ launches new channel-focused Accelerate Partner Program

Acer Australia and New Zealand has launched its Accelerate Partner Program to boost support for resellers across multiple sectors with tiered rewards and local services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
Digital Transformation

Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event

Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends
Unified Communications

Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends

people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard
Firewalls

Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard

Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead strategy push
Partner Programmes

Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead strategy push

Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead business transformation and strategy, marking a major step in expanding its client offerings amid growing demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Simulation game lets Kiwis plan for future climate challenge
Clean technologies

Simulation game lets Kiwis plan for future climate challenge

New Zealand launches Future Coasts Aotearoa, an online climate simulation game letting players tackle rising sea levels and flooding threats over 80 years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
EduTech

Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work

Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
OPPO launches 2025 photo awards with NZD $212,000 prize pool
OPPO

OPPO launches 2025 photo awards with NZD $212,000 prize pool

OPPO's 2025 Global Photography Awards open for entries, offering over NZD $212,000 in prizes for photos shot on OPPO smartphones worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025