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SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ
Data Analytics

SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ

The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Radiology's opportunities start with understanding data
Artificial Intelligence

Radiology's opportunities start with understanding data

Radiology growth in Australia and New Zealand demands integrated data solutions like Arkturus to overcome fragmented systems and boost care efficiency.

By Dan Hunt • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026
Network Infrastructure

Snowflake to launch New Zealand cloud instance on AWS by 2026

Snowflake will launch a local cloud instance on AWS's New Zealand region by early 2026, enabling onshore data storage and enhancing compliance with local data rules.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Knowby Pro wins Tasmanian innovation prize for training tech
Digital Transformation

Knowby Pro wins Tasmanian innovation prize for training tech

Tasmania's Knowby Pro wins 2025 Telstra innovation award for its AI-driven platform simplifying workplace training with bite-sized video and text instructions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
PAM secures NZD $570,000 to launch family admin app in the US
Crypto

PAM secures NZD $570,000 to launch family admin app in the US

Wellington startup PAM raises NZD $570,000 seed funding to launch its AI-powered family admin app in the US, easing parental stress worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Malware

Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Atturra boosts digital transformation with enhanced Oracle ties
Data Protection

Atturra boosts digital transformation with enhanced Oracle ties

Atturra joins Oracle's enhanced partner programme to boost digital transformation and support clients migrating to Oracle Cloud across various sectors in Australia and NZ.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Vietnam tops the list for high ATM fees faced by Kiwi travellers
Money management

Vietnam tops the list for high ATM fees faced by Kiwi travellers

New data shows Vietnam charges Kiwi travellers the highest ATM fees globally, with average third-party costs of 27.1% per withdrawal, the biggest worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
Arlo launches AI-driven cameras with pan tilt models from AUD $79
Storage

Arlo launches AI-driven cameras with pan tilt models from AUD $79

Arlo launches new AI-powered smart home cameras, including pan tilt models from AUD $79, offering 360-degree coverage and customisable alerts from 13 October.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Half of NZ organisations report shortfalls in cloud benefits
Virtualisation

Half of NZ organisations report shortfalls in cloud benefits

Half of New Zealand organisations report cloud investments falling short of expected benefits, with many citing challenges in value and infrastructure readiness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Oura launches ceramic smart ring with four colours in Australia
Noel Leeming

Oura launches ceramic smart ring with four colours in Australia

Oura has launched its Ceramic Ring 4 in Australia and New Zealand in four colours, priced at AUD $799, now available at major retailers including Harvey Norman.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media
Platform-as-a-Service

Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media

Kordia partners with Arqiva to launch cloud-based media solutions in New Zealand, boosting broadcasters with scalable, cost-effective digital tools for five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams
Breach Prevention

New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams

New Zealanders lost NZD $1.6 billion to online scams in 2024; a new digital tool helps assess personal data exposure to prevent further losses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis
Digital Transformation

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP
Financial Systems

Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP

NetSuite's cloud ERP suits New Zealand's small to medium businesses well, with scalable solutions meeting complex needs beyond basic accounting packages.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Kiwis lose trust in AI as preference for human service prevails
Customer Experience

Kiwis lose trust in AI as preference for human service prevails

Only 18% of New Zealanders trust companies' use of AI, with 62% fearing it limits human contact, impacting spending and loyalty in customer service.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy
Digital Transformation

Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy

RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud
DevOps

Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud

Kordia has appointed Willo Chapman as Head of Sales for Cyber, Cloud and Connectivity to drive digital services growth and customer success in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025