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Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations
Software-as-a-Service

Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations

New Zealand start-up Afirmo is transforming small business operations with its holistic software platform, attracting 3500 customers in its first year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Exclusive: The driving force behind Canon's continued success in NZ
Clean technologies

Exclusive: The driving force behind Canon's continued success in NZ

Founded in 1939, Canon has become a global leader in imaging technology and a household name for its printing solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support
EduTech

Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support

Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Talent bolsters New Zealand presence with People&Co acquisition
Human Capital Management

Talent bolsters New Zealand presence with People&Co acquisition

Talent strengthens its presence in New Zealand with the acquisition of People&Co, paving the way for expansion in recruitment and consultancy business.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals
Risk & Compliance

Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals

New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Cyber threats remain a key concern for security professionals
Digital Transformation

Cyber threats remain a key concern for security professionals

Nearly a third of organisations were hit last year, as security teams step up cyber defences amid rising concern over vulnerabilities.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report
EduTech

Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report

Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
One NZ boosts 5G network with Dense Air NZ acquisition
Commerce Commission

One NZ boosts 5G network with Dense Air NZ acquisition

One NZ plans to heighten 5G spectrum through acquisition of Dense Air's New Zealand business, level up speeds and capacity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Stanley Street joins forces with Channel Factory to improve YouTube advertising
Marketing Technologies

Stanley Street joins forces with Channel Factory to improve YouTube advertising

Stanley Street, New Zealand's largest agency, has joined forces with Channel Factory to enhance YouTube advertising strategies and reduce media wastage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Kiwi parents' fears over children's technology use ease slightly
NIB

Kiwi parents' fears over children's technology use ease slightly

New Zealand parents show a mild decline in worry over their children's use of technology, according to a recent survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Will industrial property keep breaking records?
eCommerce

Will industrial property keep breaking records?

Vacancy constraints and rising rents have kept industrial property firm, but higher rates and a cooling economy are now testing demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
All-in-one pothole repairing machine arrives in NZ
Local Government

All-in-one pothole repairing machine arrives in NZ

Road crews could cut repair times and cone disruption as the first Pothole Pro lands in New Zealand for demonstrations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
One dead after van struck by unchecked trailer
Health and Safety

One dead after van struck by unchecked trailer

WorkSafe says the fatal crash was entirely preventable after trailer checks were skipped, exposing other road users to deadly risk.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Layer3 unveils Secure Anywhere cloud security for NZ small businesses
Unified Communications

Layer3 unveils Secure Anywhere cloud security for NZ small businesses

Layer3 unveils Secure Anywhere, a cloud-based security solution, allowing secure global connectivity for small and medium-sized businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Nov 2023
HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion
EduTech

HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion

HCLTech celebrates the graduation of its first group of digital apprentices in New Zealand and plans to expand the program.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Nov 2023
Survey reveals alarming rate of online scams targeting New Zealanders
Cloud Services

Survey reveals alarming rate of online scams targeting New Zealanders

Norton study uncovers that one-third of New Zealanders have fallen victim to online scams, losing an average of NZD700.72.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Quick infrastructure wins for Luxon’s first 100 days
Public Sector

Quick infrastructure wins for Luxon’s first 100 days

New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Kiwi SMEs increasingly shunning technology amid DX fears
Digital Transformation

Kiwi SMEs increasingly shunning technology amid DX fears

New Zealand SMEs are avoiding emerging technologies due to digital transformation fears, warns Smarketing Lab director.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
NCSC report reveals heightened financially motivated cybercrime in NZ
Ransomware

NCSC report reveals heightened financially motivated cybercrime in NZ

NCSC reports a rise in financially motivated cybercrime, surpassing state-sponsored activities, with ransomware causing significant costs and recovery efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023