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Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Westpac NZ rolls out Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre with AI support, aiming to speed up calls and cut waits across New Zealand branches.
LoyaltyLion returns with Loyalty Connect retention event
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cx
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martech
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omnichannel
LoyaltyLion brings back its Loyalty Connect virtual series, with more than 20 speakers set to unpack retention tactics as acquisition costs climb.
Trust wins fourth EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating
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supply chain
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power / energy
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e-commerce
Trust earns fourth straight EcoVadis Gold as stricter scoring keeps it among the top 5% of companies for sustainability.
Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption
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risk & compliance
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customer service
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airlines
Kiwis lean on travel agents as Middle East tensions drive reroutes, cancellations and surging demand for expert advice.
TEKEVER & EPE join forces on NZ autonomous systems
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robots
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drones
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data science
TEKEVER partners with EPE New Zealand to boost uncrewed and autonomous defence systems, targeting maritime and land missions nationwide.
Trustpilot launches AI search tools for brand visibility
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Trustpilot rolls out AI search metrics and review tools as brands race to stay visible in generative shopping results.
AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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social media
AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.
Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing
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firewalls
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data protection
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devops
Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.
Nasuni launches AI file data platform for enterprises
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Nasuni pivots from cloud file storage with Active Everywhere and AI Activate, aiming to give enterprises governed access to unstructured data for AI.
Outpayce & Riskified launch airline fraud protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Outpayce and Riskified to roll out airline fraud and chargeback protection worldwide, with first Asia-Pacific airline launch due in 2026.
Superdry appoints Verde Digital to boost organic search
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Superdry & Co turns to Verde Digital for SEO and AI search support as the rebranded retailer targets broader fashion discovery worldwide.
Katalon launches AI testing platform for software quality
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devops
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Katalon unveils True Platform to help enterprises govern AI-written code with auditable testing, human approvals and unified quality controls.
Cloudera updates hybrid platform to support AI growth
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Cloudera extends hybrid platform support to 2032 as enterprises seek to scale AI workloads without moving sensitive data.
Dynatrace to buy Bindplane in telemetry pipeline push
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Dynatrace agrees to buy Bindplane to expand telemetry pipelines, aiming to cut ingest costs and give customers greater control over observability data.
Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Turnitin report finds educators are pushing for assignment-specific AI rules as schools shift from detection to classroom integration and disclosure.
Nutanix expands Kubernetes & AI push for neoclouds
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virtualisation
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paas
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devops
Nutanix unveils bare-metal Kubernetes support and widens Agentic AI plans to help neocloud providers offer managed GPU services.
Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs for Australia & New Zealand
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home theatre
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hdr
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consumer technology association
Hisense to roll out RGB MiniLED sets in Australia and New Zealand from late May, with NZD $2,299 entry pricing and wider screen choices.
CloudBolt finds trust gap in Kubernetes automation
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virtualisation
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devops
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application security
CloudBolt survey finds only 17% of Kubernetes practitioners let autonomous right-sizing run in production, as most demand human review for live changes.
Deel urges Australian bosses to rethink remote work
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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management
Deel urges Australian employers to focus on management, trust and clear goals as cost-of-living pressures revive the home-working debate.