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New report shows DMARC enforcement gap in NZ & Australia

A new report by SMX highlights a DMARC enforcement gap in New Zealand and Australia, exposing both public and private sectors to increased email-based cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

EduTech

D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi

D2L acquires H5P Group and launches D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool designed to enrich learning experiences and streamline educational content creation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

EduTech

Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Storage

Exclusive: Wasabi's surveillance cloud adoption thrives in APAC Region

Wasabi's cloud storage solutions drive rapid surveillance sector adoption in APAC, offering simplicity, predictability, and affordability.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Gaming

Vudoo & Scroll Media partner to revolutionise digital ads

Vudoo has partnered with Scroll Media to bring shoppable and interactive digital ads to top publishers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024

Hyperscale

Cloudera partners with NEXTGEN to expand across ANZ market

Cloudera partners with NEXTGEN for wider ANZ distribution, aiming to meet soaring hybrid data platform demand. Australian cloud spend to hit AUD $23.3B in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Gaming

ASUS debuts new AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia & NZ

ASUS has unveiled a new range of AMD AI-powered laptops in Australia and New Zealand, showcasing models designed for students, professionals, and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Firewalls

Gallagher Security partners with GSA Systems for Australian market

Gallagher Security has partnered with GSA Systems as a Lead Vendor for its SMB solution in Australia, enhancing security integrators' access to streamlined, high-quality systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Marketing Technologies

eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns

eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Harvey Norman

CBD retail rents rebound

Demand from luxury retailers is pushing prime CBD retail rents higher in Christchurch, where vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Financial Systems

Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag

New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Northland

Unusually active winter for property market

Buyer demand picked up in July, with sales rising 14.5% year on year even as the national median house price slipped 2.2%.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Kawerau District Council upgrades telephony with BayCom, Access4

BayCom deploys Access4's cloud-based voice platform at Kawerau District Council, modernising telephony systems to improve reliability and reduce costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Edge Computing

Discover the Future of Data Centres with Rittal's Customisable Micro Data Centres

As New Zealand's data needs surge, Rittal offers customisable micro data centres, enhancing control and efficiency for sectors like automotive, energy, and manufacturing.

By Rittal • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Risk & Compliance

Consultants on notice after landmark sentencing

A New Plymouth consultancy has been fined NZD $70,000 after a worker's traumatic brain injury exposed consultants to liability under safety law.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Generative AI

HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities

HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Fleet Management

NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis

The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Managed Security Services Provider

Infinigate reports 16% revenue growth for Q1 2024-2025

Infinigate's Q1 FY 2024-25 saw a 16% YoY revenue boost, driven by strong European growth and strategic acquisition of Wavelink in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024