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Exclusive: Celonis expands ANZ footprint with bold growth plans

Celonis is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for growth and partnerships while targeting the broader Asia-Pacific market.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Financial Systems

Wise Business launches free invoicing tool for SMBs

Wise Business has launched a free invoicing tool for SMBs, streamlining global payments and facilitating invoicing across multiple currencies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning

Wiise partners with Binary Stream to enhance ERP platform

Wiise has formed a strategic partnership with Binary Stream to enhance its ERP platform, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to manage complex structures more efficiently.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Email Security

New Zealanders losing $3.8m weekly to online scams

New Zealanders are losing $3.8 million weekly to scammers, prompting the NCSC to call for heightened vigilance during Cyber Smart Week.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Software

NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million

New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Hyperscale

Vanta expands APAC presence with new Sydney data centre

Vanta has launched a new data centre in Sydney, enhancing support for local compliance as Australia introduces its first Cyber Security Act.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Cloud Security

Orca Security expands into ANZ with Wavelink partnership

Orca Security is expanding into Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Wavelink and relocating co-founder Avi Shua to bolster cloud security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Data Privacy

Datacom launches secure Enterprise AI Assistant tool

Datacom has unveiled its Enterprise AI Assistant to help businesses leverage AI while ensuring the security of their organisational data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

YouTube

Hands-on Review: HoverAir X1 drone

The HoverAir X1 drone boasts impressive autonomous flying features and delivers smooth 2.7K video quality, perfect for novices.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Customer Experience

LG Electronics ranks 97th in Best Global Brands 2024

LG Electronics has soared in brand valuation, ranking 97th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2024 report, valued at USD$6.5 billion, up 38.7% year-on-year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Data Analytics

Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls

Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region

Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP

CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth in the cybersecurity market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Phishing

Protect your mini-me: How to prevent child identity theft

Worried about child identity theft? Our guide offers 10 steps on how to prevent child identity theft so you can safeguard your little one's future.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Digital Transformation

Digital fibre could add USD $163bn to NZ economy by 2033

A Deloitte report claims digital fibre infrastructure could boost New Zealand's economy by USD $163 billion by 2033, highlighting its untapped potential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Fintech

Booster's Savvy card finalist at Banking Tech Awards

Booster's Savvy debit card has been named a finalist in two categories at the Fintech Futures 2024 Banking Tech Awards, competing against major banks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Massey University

Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect

Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers

Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Human Capital Management

New Zealand workplaces face challenges in employee trust

Qualtrics' latest Employee Experience Trends report reveals that New Zealand workers are struggling with chaotic work environments and low leadership trust.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Software-as-a-Service

How Okta partners with NextGen to enable Australian cybersecurity partners

Okta is enhancing its partnership with NextGen to expand its cybersecurity offerings in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing demand in the market.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024