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IAG cuts 15 websites to one platform in digital overhaul

Faster site updates and fewer errors should help IAG reach more customers, after it cut 15 websites to one platform and 4,500 pages.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region

The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Hyperscale

OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220

New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Data Protection

Securecom partners Arctic Wolf on managed security

New Zealand businesses will gain managed detection and response support as Securecom opens Arctic Wolf's security operations portfolio to local customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Data Analytics

Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube

Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026

Data Privacy

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand

HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Manufacturing

Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience

Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Digital Transformation

Dell Technologies: Hollywood director exposes duality of AI

Hollywood fears over AI are surfacing as Taika Waititi says the technology speeds up mediocre work and is already displacing artists.

By Donovan Jackson • 7 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Digital Transformation

AI readiness gap widens across Asia-Pacific, report finds

Employers may be underestimating training needs, as a survey found employees far less confident than HR leaders about AI readiness across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Hybrid Cloud

Kong partners with Unfold to widen ANZ channel reach

Channel partners in Australia and New Zealand will get clearer sales guidance as Kong taps Unfold to accelerate AI and API deal flow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

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New Zealand (NZ) stories

Internet of Things

Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch

New Zealand households are being targeted with larger, AI-powered sets as Samsung extends its TV and soundbar dominance into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Customer Relationship Management

Inde Technology appoints Steve Hall as service lead

Demand for more accountable managed services is rising as New Zealand clients seek local support and stronger customer relationships.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Agricultural Technology

Tait Communications wins top NZ Hi-Tech Awards prize

The Christchurch company's half-billion-dollar revenue milestone and overseas expansion helped it beat rivals for Hi-Tech Company of the Year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026

Robotics

Faster, accurate and scalable fulfilment caters for demand

New Zealand shoppers will get faster online order collection as IKEA’s Sylvia Park store adopts the country’s first retail AutoStore system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026

Disaster Recovery

Physical security guidance for New Zealand data centre hopes

New government guidance warns mega data centres are now critical infrastructure, with a single breach risking banking, logistics and communications.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026

Risk & Compliance

Send your troops out well equipped and well trained

A worker's severe burn injuries have prompted WorkSafe's first pre-charge undertaking, forcing sector-wide safety measures across the electrical industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026