New Zealand (NZ) stories
Workiva names Kristen “KP” Pimpini to spearhead APJ sales and operations, backing its AI-powered reporting push across key regional markets.
Dentsu ANZ names Danica Bellchambers Chief Data & Technology Officer to unify data, tech and AI across media, creative and CX teams.
Contentful opens an Australian arm and expands ANZ hiring, backing rising enterprise demand for composable digital experience tools.
Synechron merges Chamonix IT, Exposé and iGreenData into a single Australian consultancy, unveiling a new national leadership team.
Datadog appoints Renee Mitsis to spearhead ANZ channel and alliances, sharpening partner-led growth around security, AI and DevOps.
Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.
Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.
AI is reshaping ANZ jobs as firms hire and cut roles, while 67% of staff quietly turn to unapproved generative tools to get work done.
IAG New Zealand has moved its core Guidewire ClaimCentre system to Guidewire Cloud, aiming to boost claims resilience, scale and updates.
Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.
Service Leadership's 2026 IT pay report links eased wage inflation and new 'Digital Worker' automation metrics to profitability for providers.
EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.
Datacom adds a free AI workplace simulation on Forage to help students and career‑changers bridge New Zealand's widening AI skills gap.
Acusensus turns to Oracle NetSuite to unify global ERP, cutting month-end close by 60% and tripling invoices as it scales worldwide.
Australian firms' slow, piecemeal AI adoption risks wasted investment and lost ground to faster-moving global rivals, TP leaders warn.
Visa widens Bridge tie-up to let more firms issue stablecoin-backed cards, targeting faster, more certain cross-border SMB payments.
Spotify is rolling out its Taste Profile beta to New Zealand Premium users, giving subscribers new controls over personalisation and discovery.
GTIA names 2026 North America Spotlight Award winners, honouring IT channel leaders driving community, cybersecurity and diversity.
Golden visa investors are flocking to New Zealand, fuelling surging demand for luxury homes above NZD $5 million amid tight supply.