New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 3

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
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Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.

Half of New Zealanders overwhelmed by notification overload
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Half of New Zealanders feel overwhelmed by digital notifications, with social media and emails disrupting wellbeing and productivity, finds 2degrees research.

JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
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JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.

Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
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Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.

Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites
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Discover Waitomo in New Zealand's King Country has enhanced connectivity and safety with Spark's Starlink satellite internet, replacing unreliable VDSL access.

Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push
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Quanton appoints Chris Wyman as Head of Growth in Australia to boost AI and automation services, aiding businesses in saving five million hours annually.

Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion
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Semperis appoints Gerry Sillars as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead expansion amid triple-digit growth and a $100m+ revenue milestone.

Exclusive: How Netskope built a high-growth culture across APAC
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Netskope's rapid rise in APAC is credited to patience and cultural investment, as the firm now transforms cloud security growth across the region.

Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event
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Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.

One NZ satellite network named world’s most zombie resilient
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One NZ's satellite-enabled mobile network is named the world's 'most zombie resilient' by the US Zombie Research Society for disaster-ready communications.

Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
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Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.

AI in education: Survey reveals optimism & concerns
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Turnitin's latest survey reveals varied attitudes towards AI in education, with 78% positivity in Australia and New Zealand amid concerns about its overwhelming presence.

Kiwis urged to research Aussie work culture before moving
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Kiwis are urged to research Australian workplace culture before migrating, as a study reveals significant differences in fairness and inclusivity across the Tasman.

ANZ firms prioritise AI but face talent & data issues
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Australian and New Zealand organisations are surpassing global counterparts in generative AI investments, yet face rising staffing costs and data challenges.

How to protect legacy medical devices from modern cyber threats
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cybersecurity
Healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand face growing cyber threats, with legacy medical devices proving vulnerable due to outdated security measures.

Sharesight unveils fintech tool to aid tax accountants
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Sharesight has introduced a new fintech tool aimed at easing the tax burden for accountants managing complex investment portfolios, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

Luxury Escapes expands travel protection with new coverage
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Luxury Escapes and Cover Genius have broadened their partnership to launch a new 'Cancellation Protection' feature for travellers, offering 100% refunds.

Tim Richardson joins InfoSum as first NZ team member
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Tim Richardson has been appointed as InfoSum's first Client Partner in New Zealand, aiming to enhance local client engagement and data collaboration.

Amber Technology expands DPA Microphones partnership to NZ
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Amber Technology has broadened its distribution partnership with DPA Microphones to include New Zealand, enhancing access to high-quality audio solutions.