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Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness
Data Analytics

Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers
Ransomware

Australasian firms face tougher cyber cover rules than global peers

Australian and New Zealand businesses face tougher cyber insurance rules, needing six security controls versus a global average of five amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback
Customer Experience

AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback

Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Shayne Blazley appointed to lead HDR BES growth in ANZ region
Construction

Shayne Blazley appointed to lead HDR BES growth in ANZ region

HDR has appointed Shayne Blazley as Regional Business Development Director to drive growth of its Building Engineering Services in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services
Digital Transformation

Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services

Granicus has launched its Service Cloud platform in Australia and New Zealand to help councils enhance digital services and boost community engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth
Data Analytics

ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth

Australian and New Zealand businesses are rapidly adopting AI for expenses, supply chains, and sales, boosting innovation but raising ethical concerns, says SAP.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking
Biometrics

Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking

ŌURA app enhances its Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking of key biometrics, helping women navigate pregnancy in real time across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight
Human Capital Management

AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight

New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AI boosts productivity & reduces wait times in New Zealand healthcare
Artificial Intelligence

AI boosts productivity & reduces wait times in New Zealand healthcare

AI technology in New Zealand healthcare cuts lengthy patient wait times, boosting productivity and improving care quality across public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Neglected software updates put Kiwi SMEs at cyber threat risk
Data Protection

Neglected software updates put Kiwi SMEs at cyber threat risk

Neglected software updates are exposing New Zealand SMEs to cyber risks, with delays in patching third-party apps raising chances of attacks and data breaches.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Merkle Aotearoa names Stéphan Willemse Head of Digital Experience
Digital Transformation

Merkle Aotearoa names Stéphan Willemse Head of Digital Experience

Merkle Aotearoa has appointed Stéphan Willemse as Head of Digital Experience to enhance customer experience through innovative, integrated digital solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Steve Cooke marks 20 years at Gallagher Security in NZ role
Security Operations Centres

Steve Cooke marks 20 years at Gallagher Security in NZ role

Steve Cooke celebrates 20 years at Gallagher Security, marking 40 years in security with a strong impact across New Zealand and the Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Co-operative Bank partners with 10x Banking for digital upgrade
Digital Transformation

Co-operative Bank partners with 10x Banking for digital upgrade

The Co-operative Bank will upgrade to 10x Banking's cloud platform in a multi-year project to enhance services for 180,000+ customers in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
ShadowTech25 inspires Manawatū girls to explore tech careers
Software Development

ShadowTech25 inspires Manawatū girls to explore tech careers

ShadowTech25 inspired 24 Year 11 girls in Manawatū to explore diverse ICT careers through panels, activities, and industry insights, addressing NZ's skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
ThinkGo launches to guide New Zealand SaaS startups to scale
ICT sector

ThinkGo launches to guide New Zealand SaaS startups to scale

Auckland-based ThinkGo launches to help New Zealand SaaS startups navigate early growth challenges with practical tools and proven strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar
Crypto

Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar

Calls rise for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin's 76-fold return over 10 years dwarfs typical fund growth, urging advisers to embrace digital assets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
NZ export levels remain strong as firms eye UK & Japan growth
Research and Development

NZ export levels remain strong as firms eye UK & Japan growth

Most New Zealand exporters sustained or boosted exports last year, with growing interest in UK and Japan markets amid trade tensions and tariff concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
Data Analytics

Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island

Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island, reinforcing its focus on IT and business intelligence growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025