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Transformative healthcare: The virtual shift

New Zealand's digital health market is set to grow to NZ$631.9 million by 2029, as healthcare's virtual shift becomes vital amid rising demands and budget cuts.

By Will Grant • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch

Braze has unveiled plans for new strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand, including a data centre in Sydney and a local headquarters, enhancing its regional presence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025

Cloud Services

Annexa wins Celigo Partner of the Year for Asia-Pacific

Annexa has been named the 2025 Celigo Partner of the Year for the Asia-Pacific region, following its 2024 win for Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions

AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025

Banking

Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead

MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Data Analytics

Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales

Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Phishing

IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Customer Experience

RingCentral launches Studio for virtual event enhancement

RingCentral has unveiled Studio, a new solution enhancing its Events platform to deliver immersive virtual experiences for users in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses

Lumify Work has partnered with AI CERTs to provide vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, aiming to enhance AI education.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Firewalls

Exclusive: Cloud and AI reshaping physical security in ANZ region

In Australia and New Zealand, economic uncertainty is driving a shift in security practices, as firms seek pragmatic solutions in cloud and AI technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Software-as-a-Service

Ben Gracewood joins Fergus as VP of engineering in Auckland

Fergus has appointed Ben Gracewood as Vice President of Engineering in Auckland, tasked with advancing their cloud-based job management solutions for trades businesses.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber security threats in New Zealand show worrying rise

New Zealand's cyber security landscape is increasingly dire, with over 7,000 incidents logged last year amid threats from both criminals and state actors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Data Privacy

Avast partners with Ingram Micro to expand New Zealand focus

Avast has partnered with Ingram Micro to distribute its Small Business Solutions in New Zealand, enhancing cybersecurity options for local small firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Supply Chain

NZ Safety Blackwoods halves cycle time with tech upgrade

NZ Safety Blackwoods has halved the time for its annual cycle count after implementing Manhattan SCALE, boosting efficiency and reducing picking errors significantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025

Surveillance

Securing Auckland City Mission's future with Gallagher Command Centre

Auckland City Mission upgrades security for its new GBP £110 million HomeGround facility using Gallagher's advanced Command Centre technology, enhancing safety.

By Gallagher Security • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Australian doctors back AI health firm with AUD $2M boost

Top Australian doctors have backed Medow Health AI, raising AUD $2M to revolutionise medical reporting and enhance patient care through AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Physical Security

Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand

A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

NZ innovators using artificial intelligence traps in conservation fight against pests

Innovators in New Zealand are employing artificial intelligence traps to enhance conservation efforts, aiming for a pest-free nation by 2050 amid rising challenges.

By Kate Green • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025