Kiwi Stories

New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels

New Zealand will extend regulated open banking to SME banking channels from June 2027, giving smaller firms wider access to fintech tools and automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

Digital Transformation

Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong

Westcon Solutions wins Hong Kong and Macau distribution deal to back UiPath partners with services, engineering support and AI automation tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Data Analytics

MYOB & Microsoft strike AI deal for small businesses

MYOB and Microsoft strike five-year AI pact to bring cash-flow forecasts, compliance prompts and staff copilots to SMEs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Firewalls

Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales

Akamai taps Fiona Zhang for expanded Asia Pacific and Japan role as it pushes channel-led growth and deepens partner ties.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Manufacturing

Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Smart Cities

Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range

Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • This month

Network Infrastructure

Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026

Radix has set out a Houston industrial AI event for 2026, aiming to help energy and manufacturing leaders turn pilots into operational gains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President

Orange Business promotes Edmond Wong to Asia-Pacific president as Nick Lambert retires after nearly seven years, signalling a smooth internal handover.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

AI is now a capital allocation decision, and CFOs are setting the terms

CFOs across Australia and New Zealand are tightening AI spending as new research shows weak returns, poor data readiness and rising demands for accountability.

By Matt Lovell • 4 min read • This month

Smart Cities

TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres

TBH says shared infrastructure hubs could ease power, water and land bottlenecks as AI-fuelled data centre growth strains utilities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients

FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients, giving top-tier firms priority product input, AI tools and faster platform support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

Backup plans still leave gaps in recovery readiness

Backup strategies still fail when recovery is untested, fragmented and detached from business priorities across modern IT estates.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Smart Cities

AmpliNxt launches 100-day accelerator for AECO startups

AmpliNxt Foundation has unveiled a 100-day accelerator for 10 AECO startups, aiming to turn pilot projects into commercial contracts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Alteryx appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer

Alteryx hires Julie Irish from Couchbase to drive global IT, data governance and AI adoption as the software group accelerates digital transformation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Storage

Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager

Climb hires seasoned Channel Executive Mike Holt to drive Irish sales, partner relations and growth as AI and digital transformation reshape the market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month