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MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer
University of Otago

MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer

Zoe Anderson has been appointed Chief Credit Officer at MTF Finance, effective January 2025, bringing over 13 years of experience from RAC Finance.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding
IoT Security

ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Fergus & Groundplan partner for seamless tradie solutions
DevOps

Fergus & Groundplan partner for seamless tradie solutions

Fergus has integrated with Groundplan to enhance data transfer for tradies, streamlining job management with real-time pricing and reduced manual entry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Paloma Capital launches AUD $25 million tech fund II
Generative AI

Paloma Capital launches AUD $25 million tech fund II

Paloma Capital has unveiled its second tech fund, targeting AUD $25 million to invest in high-growth startups across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
CyberCX appoints new industry leads in AUS & NZ sectors
Unified Communications

CyberCX appoints new industry leads in AUS & NZ sectors

CyberCX has appointed Megan Lane and Grant Walsh to lead the Health and Aged Care, and Telecommunications sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth
Data Analytics

Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth

Research shows 95% of business travellers in Australia and New Zealand are open to AI for travel, highlighting opportunities for travel managers to innovate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
ANZ HR leaders take more strategic role than APJ counterparts
Artificial Intelligence

ANZ HR leaders take more strategic role than APJ counterparts

A recent study reveals HR leaders in Australia and New Zealand are embracing strategic roles to drive organisational change amid economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Deel expands global visa support for digital nomads
Payment Technologies

Deel expands global visa support for digital nomads

Deel has expanded its immigration support for digital nomads, offering visa assistance across nine countries to streamline global employment processes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Qlik honours innovation at ANZ digital transformation awards
Data Analytics

Qlik honours innovation at ANZ digital transformation awards

Qlik has revealed the winners of its 6th annual Australia and New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards, honouring innovative data solutions across sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
CyberArk highlights new security threats at Impact World Tour
Digital Transformation

CyberArk highlights new security threats at Impact World Tour

CyberArk's Brandon Traffanstedt has outlined evolving cybersecurity threats, notably AI-driven attacks and identity challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Xero appoints Angad Soin as MD for Australia & New Zealand
Customer Experience

Xero appoints Angad Soin as MD for Australia & New Zealand

Xero has appointed Angad Soin as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its strategic focus in the region while he retains his global role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
ANZ leads in observability investment & business value
DevOps

ANZ leads in observability investment & business value

Splunk's latest report reveals that organisations in Australia and New Zealand lead global observability spending, investing AUD $3.4 million annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Interparcel warns SMEs on rising supply chain expenses
Supply Chain

Interparcel warns SMEs on rising supply chain expenses

Interparcel reports a 10.8% rise in postal charges and a 12% increase in shipping costs, urging SMEs to enhance operational efficiency this season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams
Phishing

Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams

A Norton survey reveals that three-quarters of New Zealanders believe online scams surge during the Christmas season, with serious financial implications.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
Mental Health

Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers

A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Prospa launches tools for New Zealand SMEs to enhance growth
Commerce Commission

Prospa launches tools for New Zealand SMEs to enhance growth

Prospa has launched new financial tools for SMEs, including Bill Pay and expanded loan limits, to ease the pressures on small business owners in New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Efforts to bridge New Zealand's rural connectivity gap
REANNZ

Efforts to bridge New Zealand's rural connectivity gap

The Rural Connectivity Symposium in Rotorua gathered over 200 attendees to address New Zealand's rural digital divide, highlighting urgent connectivity needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Kiwis sceptical of AI in local businesses, reports Qualtrics
Customer Experience

Kiwis sceptical of AI in local businesses, reports Qualtrics

Qualtrics' 2025 report reveals that 80% of New Zealand consumers distrust local companies' use of AI, marking a significant decline in comfort with the technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Oct 2024