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Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth
Digital Transformation

Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth

Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Wiise celebrates top ANZ partners at third annual awards
Partner Programmes

Wiise celebrates top ANZ partners at third annual awards

Wiise celebrated its top ANZ partners at the third annual awards, honouring excellence across 11 categories including innovation and customer service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to boost hybrid cloud security
Firewalls

Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to boost hybrid cloud security

Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to enhance cybersecurity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments in Australia and New Zealand, boosting MSPs' efficiency and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
ISG sells 75% stake to Shaw & Partners for NZD $67.5 million
DLA Piper

ISG sells 75% stake to Shaw & Partners for NZD $67.5 million

ISG has sold a 75% stake to Shaw and Partners for NZD $67.5 million, marking a major step in its growth and partnership with Switzerland's EFG International.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors
Crypto

From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro

The BenQ ScreenBar Pro offers remote workers a stylish, efficient desk light with 16 brightness levels and an auto sensor for NZD $299.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Anchora marks Asia-Pacific growth with La Trobe University win
EduTech

Anchora marks Asia-Pacific growth with La Trobe University win

Anchora celebrates its fourth anniversary with a major win at La Trobe University, boosting its digital transformation footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
FedEx unveils new AI features to simplify global shipping docs
Supply Chain

FedEx unveils new AI features to simplify global shipping docs

FedEx launches AI tools in Asia-Pacific to simplify international shipping docs, aiding accuracy in customs codes and cutting delays for global exporters.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
Firewalls

Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses
Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses

A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain
Data Analytics

New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain

Nearly 90% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, but only 12% have scaled adoption across entire enterprises, says Datacom research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds
Recruitment

South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success
Gaming

Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success

Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal

Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions
Digital Transformation

HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions

HR Crowd has appointed Murtuza Kharodawala as Solution Architect to strengthen its human capital management solutions in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Digital Transformation

Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security

Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law
Data Protection

Most NZ government bodies not ready for strict email security law

Three-quarters of New Zealand government bodies lack the highest email security standard required by upcoming October 2025 regulations, research finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight
Human Capital Management

AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight

New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025