New Zealand (NZ) stories
GoCardless appoints Ian Boyd as GM for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth amid rising adoption of PayTo and changes to payment infrastructure.
Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey as Vice President and Head of Customer for New Zealand and Australia to lead digital transformation and enhance client relations.
Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.
HOYTS is adding 539 D-BOX haptic seats across 19 cinemas in Australia and New Zealand, boosting immersive motion recliner offerings by 70%.
Ventia has launched an AI platform developed with DXC Technology to cut bid writing times from days to minutes for key infrastructure contracts.
Onside has launched PCBU Enterprise, a digital platform designed to enhance safety coordination across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand.
Business spending on travel and expenses in Australia and New Zealand rose 14% in 2024, while smart controls kept costs stable despite increased activity.
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.
Irish start-up MoveAhead is using motion-tracking mobile games to get Australian kids off the couch and building basic movement skills.
Tim Dacombe-Bird has been named Head of Google Cloud New Zealand, leading local AI and digital transformation efforts from Wellington.
Amid a surge in digital transformation, ANZ companies are rapidly upskilling staff in cybersecurity and AI, adopting hybrid training to meet evolving tech demands.
Milford, managing NZD $27bn, adopts Bloomberg's RMS Enterprise to streamline research workflows and enhance automated insights across its investment teams.
Uber shifted NZD $200 million offshore through intercompany fees, causing New Zealand to lose an estimated NZD $56 million in tax revenue, a report claims.
Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.
A global transport and logistics firm aims for carbon-neutral operations by 2040, introducing EVs and AI tech to reduce emissions amid rising eCommerce demand.
Christchurch-based digital agency Voyage celebrates 10 years, focusing on AI integration and a strong workplace culture to drive future growth.
Shure launches the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, delivering premium, plug-and-play audio for seamless video meetings in small to medium rooms.
New Zealand's 2degrees speeds up its wholesale MVNO growth after switching to Totogi's cloud-native SaaS charging platform, enhancing agility and revenue.
Network for Learning has upgraded Wi-Fi in over 1,700 New Zealand schools, enhancing internet speed and reliability for digital learning nationwide.
Visa launches a Security Roadmap in New Zealand to tackle rising AI-driven payment fraud, offering new tools and support for small businesses amid NZD $194m losses.