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New Zealand (NZ) stories

ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills

ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Risk & Compliance

State of Workplace Drug Use

Amphetamine and opioid detections have risen in New Zealand workplaces, lifting concerns about accident risks as cannabis stays the main finding.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Productivity

Changes to Public Works Act welcomed

Delays and cost blowouts on major infrastructure projects could ease as ministers move to streamline land acquisition rules and compensation disputes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Risk & Compliance

Teen requires facial reconstruction after converted crane injury

The Rotorua contractor needed facial reconstruction after a modified crane struck him with a 412-kilogram beam that should not have been used.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Productivity

Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ

A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Customer Experience

Bluechip Infotech New Zealand celebrates 30th anniversary

Bluechip Infotech New Zealand celebrates 30 years in IT distribution, evolving from a small operation into a major industry player under Chris Fitzgerald's leadership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

EduTech

Royal NZ College partners with Tribal for new LMS system

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has partnered with Tribal Group to implement a new learner management system aimed at enhancing education efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Robotics

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push

Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Marketing Technologies

Salesforce announces winners of 2024 ANZ Partner Awards

Salesforce has unveiled the winners of its 2024 ANZ Partner of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional contributions from partners across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Edge Computing

AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

By Joe Craparotta • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Unified Communications

Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments

Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer

Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

Clean technologies

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is set to expand into New Zealand with a NZD $75 million investment, opening three showrooms across the country.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

Supply Chain

GIMME transforms NZ alcohol delivery with safety focus

GIMME, an on-demand alcohol delivery service in New Zealand, aims to revolutionise consumption by prioritising speed, safety, and responsible drinking.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Christchurch firm Concentrate wins 2024 HubSpot Impact Award

Christchurch's Concentrate has won HubSpot's 2024 Impact Award for Product Excellence, celebrating its redesign of Chelsea Sugar's website which boosted user engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Microsoft

Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ

Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Data Privacy

Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia

Banyan Software has acquired healthcare technology firm Medtech Global, enhancing its reach in Australia and New Zealand's healthcare markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Phishing

Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Network Infrastructure

Dell launches versatile new Plus laptops in Australia, NZ

Dell Technologies has launched its new Dell 14 Plus, Dell 16 Plus, and Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 laptops in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its product line.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Human Capital Management

Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion

Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025