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Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ
Unified Communications

Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ

Voitec is now the official distributor of Heedify's Microsoft Teams attendant console in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing frontline communication efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automate digital product growth
Data Analytics

Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automate digital product growth

Amplitude launches AI Agents to automate product development tasks, boosting efficiency and improving digital product growth across organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025
Sports Technology

Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025

Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone
Mergers and Acquisitions

Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone

Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices
Software-as-a-Service

Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices

Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears

CIOs resist SAP's S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor's roadmap.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
Data Protection

Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security

Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Ivo launches AI tools to transform contract analysis & insight
Data Analytics

Ivo launches AI tools to transform contract analysis & insight

Ivo unveils AI tools Repository and Assistant, transforming contract analysis with instant insights and up to 75% faster review for over 200 legal teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ
Digital Transformation

Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ

Honeywell launches its AI-powered Connected Solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand to streamline building management and boost energy efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
Digital Transformation

AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow

AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What's new
Data Analytics

AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What's new

Australian and New Zealand grocers are set to boost profits and engagement by adopting AI-driven personalisation and loyalty strategies in 2025/2026.

By Jonathan Reeve • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
Phishing

NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025

New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups
EduTech

Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups

Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future
Smart Grids

Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future

The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
New book explores AI's transformative role in vocational learning
Generative AI

New book explores AI's transformative role in vocational learning

Ara Institute of Canterbury and Otago Polytechnic scholars co-author a new book showcasing AI's potential to transform vocational education and training.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email
Data Loss Prevention

New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email

New Zealand mandates strict DMARC enforcement for all government emails by October 2025 to curb phishing and secure public sector communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship
Power / Energy

Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship

Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks
Malware

Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks

Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025