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MYOB updates platform for easier SMB user experience

MYOB has updated its business management platform to simplify navigation for small-to-medium businesses, enhancing usability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Encryption

Dropbox unveils new features in Australia & New Zealand

Dropbox boosts productivity and security in Australia and New Zealand with new features including end-to-end encryption, Microsoft Teams integration and AI-powered search tool, Dropbox Dash.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Auckland ranks fourth in global remote work destinations

Auckland, New Zealand, clinches the fourth spot globally for best remote work destinations in Remote's 2024 report, standing out for its quality of life and connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Data Analytics

Lessons from across the ditch in building better

New Zealand builders and designers are being urged to speed up digital skills and sustainability plans as cost and talent pressures persist.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Digital Entertainment

JBL unveils Auracast-enabled speakers & prioritises sustainability in NZ

JBL amplifies New Zealand's portable audio scene with the launch of the Xtreme 4, Clip 5, and Go 4, employing innovative AuracastTM technology and prioritising sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Storage

Westcon-Comstor to offer FlashStack solution for NZ partners

Westcon-Comstor brings FlashStack infrastructure solution to New Zealand through an extended partnership with IT pioneer, Pure Storage and Cisco, propelling hybrid-cloud environments and efficient data storage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Partner Programmes

The Instillery launches affordable Microsoft MDR services in New Zealand

The Instillery, an IT firm in New Zealand, rolls out affordable Microsoft Managed Detection and Response services to reinforce cybersecurity for businesses deterred by high costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

EduTech

Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp

Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Samsung

Samsung Electronics NZ sees 37.4% increase in net profit

Samsung Electronics New Zealand sees a 37.4% rise in net profit for the year 2023 despite a slight drop in revenue and cash equivalents.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett-Packard New Zealand sees net profit for year decline 76.1%

Despite Hewlett-Packard New Zealand's gross profit seeing a 7.5% increase to NZD $28.7M in 2023, it faced a significant 76.1% fall in net profit.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Property Market

Tough economic conditions blamed for stagnant property market

Buyer interest has cooled across New Zealand, with searches per listing down 10.4% as high rates and recession fears deter house hunters.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Risk & Compliance

Home detention for tradesman’s death

A fatal electric shock could have been avoided if mandatory testing had been done after faulty wiring left a range hood metalwork energised.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Ministry for the Environment

Is the Te Huia train hitting its KPIs?

Patronage is rising and subsidy dependence is easing, bolstering the case for keeping the Auckland-Hamilton service running beyond its trial.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

EduTech

Exclusive: How New Era Technology is focusing on the cloud

New Era Technology, a global service provider, is strategically leveraging cloud technologies and AI, enabling businesses and educational institutions to focus on their primary activities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

DataCentre infrastructure

How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS

DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Email Security

New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams

More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024