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Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation

AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit
eSports

X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit

Nine teams from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in Melbourne for X-Golf's tech-driven X-League championship, blending golf with advanced simulator technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear
Digital Transformation

AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear

Nearly half of organisations remain in AI pilot phases, highlighting the need for cautious planning and security-focused adoption in 2025.

By JP Browne • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools
Digital Transformation

New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools

New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands HCLSoftware partnership across Asia Pacific

Tech Data expands its partnership with HCLSoftware, adding distribution and support across ten more Asia Pacific and Japan markets to meet rising software demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Michio Kondo named Fujifilm Australia Chief Executive Officer
Human Capital Management

Michio Kondo named Fujifilm Australia Chief Executive Officer

Michio Kondo will become CEO of Fujifilm Australia in mid-2025, succeeding Richie Matoba and leading operations across Australia and New Zealand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
Anchora unveils new leadership to drive APAC tech expansion
Digital Transformation

Anchora unveils new leadership to drive APAC tech expansion

Anchora appoints Sambhav Jain as CTO and Max Barrass as Chief Innovation Officer to boost APAC growth amid 30% surge in marketing tech demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Why exception reporting is essential for growth ready finance teams
Data Analytics

Why exception reporting is essential for growth ready finance teams

Exception reporting is now vital for finance teams, providing real-time alerts on anomalies to prevent costly delays and breaches, boosting business growth.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring
Digital Transformation

Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring

Watercare is installing 5,000 Kallipr smart sensors across Auckland to enhance real-time sewage monitoring and reduce overflows with edge-powered technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs
Cartech

Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs

Cogo launches a new tool in the UK, Australia and New Zealand to help homes and vehicles cut energy costs with personalised efficiency advice.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
SAP urges unified AI & data approach for ANZ business growth
Digital Transformation

SAP urges unified AI & data approach for ANZ business growth

SAP urges ANZ businesses to unify AI, data and enterprise applications, warning fragmented systems hinder productivity and growth in a new digital era.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand via Folio deal
Software Development

Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand via Folio deal

Community Broker Network expands into New Zealand by acquiring Folio's broker network, focusing on supporting local authorised representatives with enhanced services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
Artificial Intelligence

Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity

Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
ASI Solutions launches cloud storage for New Zealand data needs
Storage

ASI Solutions launches cloud storage for New Zealand data needs

ASI Solutions launches InfiniStor, a cloud storage platform offering cost-effective, resilient data backup with local hosting to meet New Zealand's data sovereignty needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
Atlassian

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats
Malware

ANZ firms face rising repeat ransomware attacks & executive threats

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand have surged, with one in three incidents repeated and executives facing rising physical threats, warns new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades
EduTech

Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades

Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Bitcoin settles billboard campaign deal in Christchurch, NZ
Crypto

Bitcoin settles billboard campaign deal in Christchurch, NZ

Localcoin ATM has paid Jolly Billboards in Bitcoin for a Christchurch campaign, marking a pioneering use of crypto in New Zealand's traditional advertising sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025