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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Fintech

GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
hipages Group names Robert Tolliday Chief Revenue Officer
Leadership

hipages Group names Robert Tolliday Chief Revenue Officer

hipages Group has appointed Robert Tolliday as Chief Revenue Officer to drive revenue growth and maximise marketplace momentum in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Gallagher Security partners with Freeway for Australian market
Support

Gallagher Security partners with Freeway for Australian market

Gallagher Security names Freeway Security Wholesalers lead vendor for their Gallagher SMB solution in Australia, announced at Adelaide's Jarmers Kitchen.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Mark Fioretto named NetApp's new VP for Australia & New Zealand
Storage

Mark Fioretto named NetApp's new VP for Australia & New Zealand

Mark Fioretto appointed as NetApp's new VP for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to bolster regional growth, innovation, and AI-driven solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Alchemy CyberDefence appoints Ben Ross as Managing Director
Software-as-a-Service

Alchemy CyberDefence appoints Ben Ross as Managing Director

Alchemy CyberDefence names Ben Ross as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his two decades of experience to enhance cybersecurity and IT operations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally
Power / Energy

Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally

Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Agricultural Technology

Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy

New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.

By Rupert Carlyon • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Fusion5 wins Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Award 2024
AI Agents

Fusion5 wins Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Award 2024

Fusion5 has been honoured with the Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Partner of the Year Award for 2024, highlighting its outstanding market impact in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards

Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe
Unified Communications

Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe

Fidelity Life teams with UnderwriteMe to launch E-App, transforming life insurance applications in New Zealand by streamlining the underwriting process.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Spark Business Group joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Unified Communications

Spark Business Group joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Spark Business Group boosts its cyber security prowess by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, targeting enhanced services for NZ organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Commerce Commission urged to promote energy efficiency
Power / Energy

Commerce Commission urged to promote energy efficiency

Consumers could face higher power bills unless the Commerce Commission starts backing energy efficiency, Ecobulb says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
How AI is making forklifts safer following terrible incident
Risk & Compliance

How AI is making forklifts safer following terrible incident

WorkSafe has backed a half-million-dollar safety overhaul after a kiwifruit worker lost a leg in a forklift incident.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
New initiative to reduce carbon emissions of buildings
Sustainability

New initiative to reduce carbon emissions of buildings

A free carbon database will help builders and architects cut the emissions of New Zealand's buildings, which account for up to 20% of the footprint.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
OPPO launches Reno12 AI phones in New Zealand market
Power / Energy

OPPO launches Reno12 AI phones in New Zealand market

OPPO launches the AI-packed Reno12 and Reno12 Pro in New Zealand, revolutionising accessibility in the AI phone market with prices from NZD $799.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest
Digital Entertainment

Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest

Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Research shows rising OT cyber threats in essential industries
Firewalls

Research shows rising OT cyber threats in essential industries

Rising OT cyber threats detected in essential industries, with 72% of NZ businesses hit. Study reveals gap in cybersecurity strategies and urgent need for AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats

New Zealand's NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024