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Global Stories

ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams

ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ

Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Fintech

Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams

NetSuite's cloud-based Enterprise Performance Management now brings advanced, AI-powered planning tools to mid-market finance teams for real-time business insights.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Storage

Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow

Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Granicus launches Engagement Cloud to boost public sector trust

Granicus launches Engagement Cloud in Australia and New Zealand to help public sector boost trust through personalised, data-driven communication and services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: ASUS redefining what sustainability means in the tech sector

ASUS is the first globally to earn a five-star SGS sustainable procurement rating, pioneering eco-friendly innovation in the tech industry.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Tune Beam 2

JBL's Tune Beam 2 wireless earphones offer superb sound, comfort and up to 48 hours battery life, all for under NZD $170.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Gaming

Game review: Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Switch 2)

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster on Switch 2 offers a visually stunning jRPG experience with an innovative combat system and an affordable NZD $69 launch price.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Platform-as-a-Service

High-performance tech framework attracts global police sector

New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Fintech

Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO amid global expansion drive

Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Crypto

Digital payments have flipped the script for Australian consumers

Digital payments in Australia now dominate eCommerce, rising from 34% in 2014 to 66% in 2024, reshaping consumer habits and financial services.

By Worldpay • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Data Privacy

Exclusive: How Cloudera's AI platform targets faster life-saving decisions

Cloudera expands its hybrid data platform with AI tools to aid real-time crisis decisions, boosting disaster response and Australia's climate resilience.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Endpoint Protection

Avast launches free AI scam protection in antivirus for NZ users

Avast adds free AI-driven Scam Guardian to its antivirus for New Zealand users, boosting protection against rising, sophisticated online scams globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Health Technologies

Marko launches in New Zealand with personalised blood insights

Marko launches in New Zealand, offering personalised blood test insights to help users optimise health with tailored nutrition and lifestyle plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Supply Chain

New Zealand tech turns surplus crops into high-value exports

New Zealand tech transforms surplus fruit and veg into high-value exports, boosting grower income, cutting waste and supporting local jobs with AI-driven processing.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Malware

Exclusive: How Cybersecurity startup Blackveil is targetting AI-driven threats

New Zealand startup Blackveil tackles AI-driven cyber threats with Blackvault, securing businesses globally by closing critical digital defence gaps and simplifying security.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Supply Chain

Awarua Quadrant to become NZD $2.5 billion South Island hub

The Awarua Quadrant near Invercargill will become a NZD $2.5 billion hub, linking exporters with major ports and boosting South Island's logistics and manufacturing.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Edge Computing

Exclusive: New Zealand's most connected data centre eyes rapid growth

Datacentre220, Auckland's most connected data centre with 90 network partners, plans rapid national expansion to meet soaring demand for edge connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025