New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 11
New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid sweeping law reforms
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
Luxury Escapes expands travel protection with new coverage
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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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.
Workday named leader in 2025 Gartner education systems
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Workday has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Higher Education Student Information Systems, showcasing its commitment to modernising education technology.
Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.
Access4 expands into UK with Luminate Wholesale purchase
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Access4 has acquired UK-based Luminate Wholesale to bolster its international expansion strategy, enhancing its SASBOSS platform in the UK market.
Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.
AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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email security
According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.
Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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software development
Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.
Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.
Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals that 85% of channel partners prioritise enhancing cloud capabilities, yet many admit to feeling unprepared to meet demand.
Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.
Rapid7 launches PACT Partner Program in APJ region
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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resellers
Rapid7 has launched the PACT Partner Program in the APJ region to enhance partner resources, while promoting David Quist to Director of Channel Sales APJ.
Bitdefender joins AWS programme to boost global presence
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
Bitdefender has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, enhancing its cybersecurity software solutions for AWS customers worldwide.
Adobe Summit 2025: Digital innovation set to light up Las Vegas
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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Adobe Summit 2025 will showcase digital innovations in Las Vegas from March 18-20, focusing on AI-powered marketing automation and new creative tools.
Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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smart home
Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.
Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.
Black Pearl Group launches Bebop, AI sales platform
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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marketing
Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.
AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.