New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 9

Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.

Asia Pacific firms are urged to prioritise real-time, high-quality data and robust governance to unlock AI's full potential and avoid costly errors.

DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.

Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.

Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.

TikTok trends, AI tools and global flavours are transforming Kiwi Christmas menus, as Appetise data shows earlier, budget-savvy festive planning.

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.

Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.

UK saw the highest global Black Friday growth at 16%, driven by loyalty spend, AI tools, and personalised retail experiences, outpacing US and ANZ markets.

Magentus has acquired Labflow to enhance digital pathology platforms, integrating systems across Australia, the UK, India, and Southeast Asia for smarter lab operations.

Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.

Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill as SVP International to expand in EMEA and North America, targeting larger enterprise clients with AI-powered workforce management.

Eagle Eye restructures APAC leadership with new key appointments to accelerate growth beyond USD $10 million in the Asia-Pacific region.

Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.

LabelBlind raises USD $500,000 seed funding to expand its AI-driven food labelling platform across 30+ global markets, speeding compliance and exports.

JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.

Auckland band Coppelia uses data-driven digital strategies and quality content to grow their music audience and secure festival invites in 2025.

Cloudera launches a major platform update in ANZ, enabling unified, secure access and governance of distributed data for regulated sectors.

Bizcap has acquired US-based AI-driven platform 8fig to enhance global SME funding, integrating tech to speed up flexible lending across multiple markets.