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Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery

Cohesity and 11:11 Systems have launched a cloud clean room service to help businesses swiftly recover from cyber-attacks with secure, isolated data environments.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Northland

Australia's property rules may push global capital to NZ

Australia's ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Malware

Agentic AI adoption rises in ANZ as firms boost security spend

All surveyed ANZ IT security leaders back agentic AI to tackle digital threats, with 36% using it now and 68% expected in two years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Generative AI

Romano's unveils first brand campaign featuring AI artwork

Romano's has launched its first-ever brand campaign, using generative AI to create Italian art-inspired adverts with a distinct New Zealand twist.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Malware

AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds

AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Firewalls

Cloudera joins AI-RAN Alliance to boost AI in telecoms sector

Cloudera has joined the AI-RAN Alliance to help telecom providers in Australia and New Zealand advance AI integration across networks for improved efficiency and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

SaaS adoption drives growth for manufacturers in Australia, NZ

Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Clean technologies

Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features

Vorwerk has launched the Thermomix TM7 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a larger touchscreen, Open Cooking mode, and sustainability upgrades.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Gaming

Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia

Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor & Ericsson boost 5G growth in Australia & NZ

Westcon-Comstor and Ericsson partner to accelerate 5G adoption across ANZ, enhancing enterprise connectivity and partner growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Human Capital Management

Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025

Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand's Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push

Genesis Energy will implement Workday's cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Market competition

Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders

Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Auckland, aiming to challenge market leaders with more driver-friendly terms and affordable fares.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

EduTech

New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags

New Zealand rises to third in Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth

BeyondTrust has honoured its 2024 Australian partners, with CyberCX named Partner of the Year and 3Columns awarded Growth Partner of the Year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Juniper Networks

Westcon-Comstor & Juniper boost Starship with sales support

Westcon-Comstor New Zealand and Juniper Networks will donate 1% of Juniper Mist sales to Starship Children's Hospital, supporting critical child healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025

Fintech

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025

Fintech

Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high

New Zealanders' US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.