New Zealand (NZ) stories
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Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions
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insurance
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recruitment
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nz
Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.
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TEAM IM launches NZ’s first sovereign hyperscale cloud
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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paas
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hyperscale
TEAM IM unveils New Zealand’s first sovereign hyperscale cloud, set to launch in August 2024 with Oracle Alloy, offering over 100 OCI services to ensure data sovereignty.
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CFOs & CIOs in ANZ align to optimise tech investments
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
A new report reveals CFOs and CIOs in ANZ are tightening collaborations to ensure technology investments deliver tangible business results.
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ASUS unveils ROG Ally X gaming console in Australia, NZ
3 days ago
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storage
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asus
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nz
ASUS has launched the new ROG Ally X handheld gaming console in Australia and New Zealand, priced at AUD $1,599 and NZD $1,799 respectively, featuring significant upgrades in storage, RAM, and battery life.
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Hoyts transforms cinema experience with Optus SD-WAN solution
3 days ago
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nz
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optus
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hoyts
HOYTS Group, in partnership with Optus, has revamped its cinema experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, enhancing operations across 59 locations.
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Accenture report reveals critical gaps in change management readiness
3 days ago
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ai
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nz
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accenture
Accenture's new report highlights a surge in change management investments, with 96% of global firms planning to allocate over 5% of revenue to change initiatives, yet readiness lags behind.
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Michele Blake appointed head of distribution at Kōura Wealth
4 days ago
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nz
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kiwisaver
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aia
Michele Blake takes helm at Kōura Wealth's Distribution, aiming to enhance financial advisors' potential in optimising KiwiSaver amid rapid company growth.
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Exclusive: Dynatrace thrives with cloud migration, market success
4 days ago
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hyperscale
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data analytics
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cx
Andrew Foot of Dynatrace has discussed their cloud migration progress and strategic successes, with a whopping $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue.
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Emerge & SquareOne introduce Blue tick email verification in NZ
4 days ago
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nz
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federal trade commission
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cloud services
Emerge and SquareOne introduce Blue tick email verification to combat phishing scams in New Zealand, enhancing trust and security in fintech communications.
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CyberGrape partners with MyCISO to enhance security services
4 days ago
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saas
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cybersecurity
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nz
CyberGrape partners with Australian MyCISO to streamline cybersecurity for New Zealand SMBs, offering enhanced global standards and streamlined GRC services.
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Pivotel completes strategic acquisition of VoiceHub from Swoop
5 days ago
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telco
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swoop
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nz
Pivotel has finalised its acquisition of wholesale voice and messaging firm VoiceHub from Swoop, enhancing its services across Australia and New Zealand.
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Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach
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fusion5
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public sector
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nz
Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.
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Felix Fok appointed Director of Global Equities at Jarden Wealth
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nz
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london
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hong kong
Jarden Wealth appoints Felix Fok as Director of Global Equities. Fok brings 12 years' expertise from Milford Asset Management, enhancing Jarden's client offerings.
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Vista Group launches AI-driven podcast feature with Microsoft Azure
Last week
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data analytics
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ai
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bi
Vista Group partners with Microsoft Azure in a landmark cloud deal to revolutionise cinema management using AI, launching an innovative daily podcast for executives.
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MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
Last week
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.
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Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Last week
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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public sector
Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.
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Fidelity Life launches enhanced E-App with UnderwriteMe
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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bi
Fidelity Life teams with UnderwriteMe to launch E-App, transforming life insurance applications in New Zealand by streamlining the underwriting process.
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Spark Business Group joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Last week
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Spark Business Group boosts its cyber security prowess by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, targeting enhanced services for NZ organisations.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Last week
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payment technologies
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fintechs
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insurance
GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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OPPO launches Reno12 AI phones in New Zealand market
Last week
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ai
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smartphones
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google
OPPO launches the AI-packed Reno12 and Reno12 Pro in New Zealand, revolutionising accessibility in the AI phone market with prices from NZD $799.