New Zealand (NZ) stories
Arctic Wolf has doubled its ANZ partner network, naming REDD, CSW-IT, and Ethan Global as 2025 Partner of the Year award recipients.
Voitec is now the official distributor of Heedify's Microsoft Teams attendant console in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing frontline communication efficiency.
Amplitude launches AI Agents to automate product development tasks, boosting efficiency and improving digital product growth across organisations.
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.
Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.
Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.
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.
Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.
Ivo unveils AI tools Repository and Assistant, transforming contract analysis with instant insights and up to 75% faster review for over 200 legal teams.
Honeywell launches its AI-powered Connected Solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand to streamline building management and boost energy efficiency.
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.
One New Zealand and Starlink launch IoT satellite network providing SMS and data coverage nationwide, including 40% of the country lacking cell towers.
Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
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.
Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.
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.
Ara Institute of Canterbury and Otago Polytechnic scholars co-author a new book showcasing AI's potential to transform vocational education and training.
New Zealand mandates strict DMARC enforcement for all government emails by October 2025 to curb phishing and secure public sector communications.
Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.
Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.