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Tanium & DXC partner to boost cybersecurity in Australasia
Cloud Security

Tanium & DXC partner to boost cybersecurity in Australasia

Tanium and DXC Technology have joined forces to bolster cybersecurity efficiency for businesses in Australia and New Zealand through enhanced endpoint management.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Access4 expands into UK with Luminate Wholesale purchase
Unified Communications

Access4 expands into UK with Luminate Wholesale purchase

Access4 has acquired UK-based Luminate Wholesale to bolster its international expansion strategy, enhancing its SASBOSS platform in the UK market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking
Fintech

High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking

Simon Bridges and drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett showcased the speed of digital banking at Hampton Downs, highlighting Emerge's innovative approach to open banking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Verizon Connect & vWork partner to enhance fleet delivery
Customer Experience

Verizon Connect & vWork partner to enhance fleet delivery

Verizon Connect has teamed up with vWork to revolutionise fleet delivery in Australia and New Zealand, integrating advanced management and dispatch solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Angela Walker appointed as Dynabook ANZ Managing Director
Partner Programmes

Angela Walker appointed as Dynabook ANZ Managing Director

Angela Walker has been appointed Managing Director of Dynabook ANZ, leading its Australia and New Zealand operations from April 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Tenable appoints Scott Magill as new Country Manager
Risk & Compliance

Tenable appoints Scott Magill as new Country Manager

Tenable has appointed Scott Magill as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its operations and cloud initiatives in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products
Supply Chain

Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products

A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Multi-factor authentication

AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management

Pulseway is on a mission to simplify IT management, enhancing efficiency and user experience through innovative solutions and customer-centric development.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Dreame Technology releases X50 Ultra in Australia market
Robotics

Dreame Technology releases X50 Ultra in Australia market

Dreame Technology has launched the X50 Ultra in Australia, claiming it's the most advanced robot vacuum yet, priced at AUD $2,999.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

The health and safety reforms you may have missed
Risk & Compliance

The health and safety reforms you may have missed

Small firms could be exempted from some health and safety rules as the Government shifts WorkSafe towards critical risk and lower compliance costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users
Marketing Technologies

AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users

A Salesforce report reveals New Zealand consumers show mixed trust in AI within financial services, highlighting a growing expectation for lower fees and faster transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024
Clean technologies

NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024

A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
YourRide rebrands to highlight safety & sustainability
Clean technologies

YourRide rebrands to highlight safety & sustainability

YourRide, New Zealand's top taxi app, celebrates a decade of service with a rebrand, prioritising safety and sustainability in transport technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Gallagher Security appoints new Business Manager in NZ
Unified Communications

Gallagher Security appoints new Business Manager in NZ

Gallagher Security has appointed Morgan Ruigrok as Business Development Manager for the Lower North Island, reinforcing their commitment to growth in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
OPPO unveils Reno13 Series in New Zealand with AI features
Gaming

OPPO unveils Reno13 Series in New Zealand with AI features

OPPO has launched the Reno13 Series in New Zealand, offering cutting-edge design and AI features, with the Reno13 Pro priced at NZD $1399.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Lawyer reflects on Mainzeal’s demise
Risk & Compliance

Lawyer reflects on Mainzeal’s demise

The collapse left unsecured creditors facing a NZD $110 million shortfall and sparked a Supreme Court ruling that reshaped directors’ liability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms
Law

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025