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Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards for real-time retail loyalty
Customer Experience

Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards for real-time retail loyalty

Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards, a real-time loyalty platform enabling retailers to deliver personalised discounts instantly at checkout, boosting customer engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores
Cartech

Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

By Michael McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Rimini Street flags SAP customer concerns over cloud shift
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Rimini Street flags SAP customer concerns over cloud shift

A Rimini Street study finds 83% of SAP users confused by migration policies, wary of costly cloud bundles, seeking control and multi-vendor ERP options.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend
Data Analytics

Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend

Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC
Data Analytics

Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally
Ransomware

Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience
Network Infrastructure

Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness
Data Protection

Cybersecurity breaches rise as risky behaviours outpace awareness

Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Aldi wins top supermarket & brand honours at Real Media Awards
Customer Experience

Aldi wins top supermarket & brand honours at Real Media Awards

Aldi was crowned Supermarket Retailer and Brand of the Year at the 2025 Real Media Awards for its creative, multi-channel Christmas campaign.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

'Earn As You Learn' scheme expands to tackle skills crisis
Wintec

'Earn As You Learn' scheme expands to tackle skills crisis

New Zealand's 'Earn As You Learn' scheme, boosting skills and retention, expands nationally after a Waikato pilot showed 90% completion in manufacturing training.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats
Data Protection

New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats

New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout
Digital Transformation

OCS overhauls finance with full Esker AI automation rollout

OCS New Zealand is the first globally to deploy Esker's full AI-driven finance automation suite, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in its financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Digital Transformation

Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period
Small Business

Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period

As liquidation rises 31.9%, NZ small businesses face a tough holiday battle for staff, cashflow and compliance to keep operations thriving beyond survival mode.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support
Schools

Digital wellbeing checks aim to boost student mental health support

The REID Wellness Programmeme uses digital check-ins to support student mental health, aiming for nationwide access across New Zealand schools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping
eCommerce

New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint
Partner Programmes

Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint

Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Shure IntelliMix Room Kit IMXRK30: The Smarter Way to Conference
Unified Communications

Shure IntelliMix Room Kit IMXRK30: The Smarter Way to Conference

NSL offers the Shure IntelliMix Room Kit IMXRK30, a complete, scalable AV conferencing solution designed for seamless hybrid meetings in any workspace.

By Carla Thornton • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025