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Westcon-Comstor APAC earns Ecovadis silver for sustainability

Westcon-Comstor's APAC division ascends to EcoVadis silver status, placing in the top 15% for sustainability, marking progress from last year's bronze.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro to unveil AI-driven security solution at COMPUTEX 2024

Trend Micro has revealed plans to showcase a groundbreaking AI-driven data centre security solution at COMPUTEX 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

EduTech

New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific

The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

Seamless retail dominates Asia-Pacific retail sector transformation

A KPMG Asia Pacific and GS1 report reveals seamless retail as a baseline expectation, highlighting trends like AI, digital payments, and sustainability in APAC's transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Neat launches Neat Center in Australia & New Zealand

Norwegian firm Neat launches its Neat Center in Australia and New Zealand, as hybrid work fuels demand for advanced video conferencing tech priced at USD $2,290.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: AI expert says human displacement likely in 10 years

New Zealand artificial intelligence expert Michael Witbrock warns rapid advancements in AI could significantly displace all human jobs within the next 10 years.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

JB Hi-Fi

ASUS ROG Ally X debuts in Australia & New Zealand for pre-order

ASUS Republic of Gamers has launched the ROG Ally X, featuring enhanced hardware and ergonomics, available for pre-order in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

New Zealand's Fingermark secures major investment from Ecolab

Fingermark secures multimillion-dollar investment from Ecolab, aiming to revolutionise global Quick Service Restaurants with advanced automation technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Firewalls

ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as senior channel sales manager

ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as Senior Channel Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its ANZ channel and cybersecurity presence.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Software Combined secures second New Zealand tech company

Australia's Software Combined has now expanded its portfolio by acquiring Dbvisit, based in New Zealand's Auckland.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Customer Satisfaction

Waave partners with Mint Payments to enhance travel industry payments

Waave partners with Mint Payments to launch real-time account-to-account payments for travel agents in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing payment options and security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand are ramping up AI investments, with nearly half planning major boosts over five years to drive growth and innovation, a survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Health Technologies

Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board

Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand's digital future and health tech advocacy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024

eLearning

New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants

UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Bank of New Zealand

Different cities see small drops and gains in house prices

Auckland and Wellington weakened again in May as high mortgage rates and plenty of listings kept the national housing market subdued.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills

New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.

By Ana Ivanovic-Tongue • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Fintech

Xero revamps subscription plans for NZ business customers

Xero will debut new business subscription plans in NZ from 12 September 2024 to streamline accounting services and integrate key features directly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Phishing

Cybercrime costs New Zealanders $6.6 million in Q1

Cybercrime hits New Zealand hard in early 2024, with financial losses topping NZD $6.6 million, reveals CERT NZ's latest report, despite fewer incident reports.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024