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CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan
2026

Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan

Intelia NZ plans 'game changer' 3000km Te Waipounamu cable to boost digital connectivity between NZ's South Island, Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Cloudera says to prioritise data security
AI Security

Data Privacy Day: Cloudera says to prioritise data security

Data Privacy Day focus: As mistrust in data handling soars amongst Australians, Cloudera VP rallies businesses to heighten data security amid GenAI adoption.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Forpoint Solutions & Velixo partner to transform financial reporting
Data Analytics

Forpoint Solutions & Velixo partner to transform financial reporting

In a bid to optimise financial reporting among mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand, Forpoint Solutions partners with Canadian-based Velixo, merging business process optimisation and advanced analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Loyalty, technology and personalisation - what's new?
Data Analytics

Loyalty, technology and personalisation - what's new?

The dynamic world of loyalty is rapidly evolving, reshaped by technology, consumer behaviour, and a quest for authenticity. Australian Loyalty Association experts offer firsthand insights into this transformation.

By Jonathan Reeve • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Avec expands into New Zealand, appointing Sam Collins as GM
DevOps

Avec expands into New Zealand, appointing Sam Collins as GM

Project management firm, Avec, kickstarts expansion into New Zealand with the appointment of Sam Collins as General Manager, leveraging its Australian success.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth
Agricultural Technology

SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth

Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Dyson unveils first interactive pop-up in New Zealand
Westfield

Dyson unveils first interactive pop-up in New Zealand

Dyson launches its first ever interactive pop-up, the Dyson Demo, in New Zealand, offering hands-on experiences of its advanced technology products at Auckland's Westfield Albany.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024
Customer Experience

NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024

Datacom's survey of New Zealand business leaders sheds light on a strategic focus on growth for 2024, with promising optimism for improved government support and industry backing, despite ongoing productivity challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Accenture

Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director

Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Tree feller’s ‘dismissive attitude’ put motorists at risk
Risk & Compliance

Tree feller’s ‘dismissive attitude’ put motorists at risk

A Nelson court fined Stratford Logging operator Kevin Howard Stratford NZD $56,000 after unsafe felling beside State Highway 60 endangered motorists.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Why infrastructure costs as much as it does
Supply Chain

Why infrastructure costs as much as it does

Infrastructure providers have limited control over costs as new research says global markets and local constraints drive wage and material swings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 28th Jan 2024
Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization
DevOps

Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization

Dynamo6 becomes the first New Zealand firm awarded with Google Cloud Work Transformation - SMB Specialization. The prestigious tech status recognises Dynamo6's continued technical proficiency and customer success with Google Workspace migrations and deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Momentum re-building in property market
Property Market

Momentum re-building in property market

Sales activity picked up in December as lower days to sell and firmer prices signalled the property market may be moving into a more positive phase.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Is New Zealand’s infrastructure workforce adequate?
Human Capital Management

Is New Zealand’s infrastructure workforce adequate?

Women make up just 11% of the sector as Te Waihanga warns future capacity pressures may hinder infrastructure delivery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Residential construction costs levelling out
Supply Chain

Residential construction costs levelling out

Pressures on supply chains and builder capacity are easing, with annual residential construction cost growth falling to a seven-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Qrious urges NZ businesses to harness big data speed for success
Data Analytics

Qrious urges NZ businesses to harness big data speed for success

Qrious underscores the urgency in analysing big data for market competitiveness while co-receiving the System Integrator Partners of the Year award with Lightfold from Coalesce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport
Partner Programmes

Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport

Singer Electric and ABB are set to revolutionise maritime industry with the launch of the first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for Auckland Transport's electric and hybrid-electric ferries, aiming to boost industry competitiveness and cut emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024