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Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead

MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Data Analytics

Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales

Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Phishing

IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules

A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Customer Experience

RingCentral launches Studio for virtual event enhancement

RingCentral has unveiled Studio, a new solution enhancing its Events platform to deliver immersive virtual experiences for users in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses

Lumify Work has partnered with AI CERTs to provide vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, aiming to enhance AI education.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Firewalls

Exclusive: Cloud and AI reshaping physical security in ANZ region

In Australia and New Zealand, economic uncertainty is driving a shift in security practices, as firms seek pragmatic solutions in cloud and AI technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Open source

Ben Henshall appointed SUSE GM for Australia & NZ

SUSE has appointed Ben Henshall as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance its strategic growth amid rising IT challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Firewalls

Trellix partners with NEXTGEN to boost cybersecurity in ANZ

Trellix has entered a distribution agreement with NEXTGEN to enhance its cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, boosting operational resilience.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Partner Programmes

Exabeam appoints new regional sales manager for ANZ

Exabeam has appointed Andrew Balestrieri as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bringing 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Supply Chain

TeamViewer expands in Australia with NEXTGEN partnership

TeamViewer has partnered with NEXTGEN Connect to broaden its enterprise focus and boost its channel ecosystem in Australia, enhancing local digital solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Data Analytics

Granicus unveils advanced data & AI tools for governments

Granicus has unveiled its latest updates, enhancing its solutions suite with advanced AI and data analytics to transform government operations and citizen engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Surveillance

Securing Auckland City Mission's future with Gallagher Command Centre

Auckland City Mission upgrades security for its new GBP £110 million HomeGround facility using Gallagher's advanced Command Centre technology, enhancing safety.

By Gallagher Security • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Australian doctors back AI health firm with AUD $2M boost

Top Australian doctors have backed Medow Health AI, raising AUD $2M to revolutionise medical reporting and enhance patient care through AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Physical Security

Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand

A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Artificial Intelligence

NZ innovators using artificial intelligence traps in conservation fight against pests

Innovators in New Zealand are employing artificial intelligence traps to enhance conservation efforts, aiming for a pest-free nation by 2050 amid rising challenges.

By Kate Green • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Unified Communications

Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director

Shannon Harris has been appointed as Managing Director of HP New Zealand, bringing 25 years of tech experience to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Surveillance

Mainstream selects Datapay for payroll transformation in NZ

Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Licensing

You'll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025

New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Unified Communications

One NZ expands Satellite TXT service to Samsung devices

One NZ has launched its Satellite TXT service for Samsung Galaxy S25, S23, and S23 Ultra users, aiming to enhance connectivity in mobile blackspots.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Agricultural Technology

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

By Darren Ward • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025