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Dropbox unveils new features in Australia & New Zealand

Dropbox boosts productivity and security in Australia and New Zealand with new features including end-to-end encryption, Microsoft Teams integration and AI-powered search tool, Dropbox Dash.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Auckland ranks fourth in global remote work destinations

Auckland, New Zealand, clinches the fourth spot globally for best remote work destinations in Remote's 2024 report, standing out for its quality of life and connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance

Innovative analytics and AI company, SAS, led by Chris Schaub, is revolutionising risk management and compliance practices in Australia and New Zealand.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Digital Transformation

Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections

Cybersecurity firm Armis predicts nation-states could target the 2024 global elections for a major cyber attack, with many organisations and governments ill-prepared for such threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division

Fujitsu intensifies its battle against cybercrime in Australia and New Zealand by establishing a dedicated team of data security specialists, consolidating regional expertise and acquisitions like Enable and oobe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Cybersecurity

Booming AI deepfake detector market set to hit USD $5.7 million by 2034

Rising concerns over 'deepfakes' pave the way for the booming AI Deepfake Detector Tool Market, which is set to reach over USD $5.7 million by 2034, propelled by advancements in AI and cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Virtualisation

Avocado Consulting expands partnership with CyberArk

Avocado, a consulting firm, has announced an enhanced partnership with CyberArk to bolster identity security in Aussie and Kiwi firms amidst swift digital transformation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024

Power / Energy

Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move

T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

B2B

Sharesies expands Australasian footprint with Orchestra acquisition

Sharesies expands its Aus-NZ footprint with the acquisition of equity management platform Orchestra, marking a significant stride in B2B growth and equity management services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

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New Zealand (NZ) stories

DataCentre infrastructure

How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS

DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Email Security

New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams

More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024

Customer Experience

NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances

eCommerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Clean technologies

Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand

Noel Leeming launches a trade-in scheme allowing New Zealand customers to exchange old electronics for gift cards, promoting both sustainability and affordable tech upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand small businesses show job growth, sales lag behind

New Zealand's small businesses reported 7% year-on-year job growth in the March quarter, surpassing the long-term average of 3%.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024

Physical Security

Vertiv launches AI-powered SmartAisle 3 for data centre efficiency boost

Vertiv revolutionises micro modular data centre design with the introduction of the AI-infused SmartAisle 3, enhancing operational efficiency and offering energy savings of up to 20%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

EduTech

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS

New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Power / Energy

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Clean technologies

Sapro-Tech forms strategic partnership with top NZ fashion firms

NZ firm Sapro-Tech forms strategic alliances with leading fashion brands SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat, and YY NATION, promoting sustainable materials derived from fungi.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

Digital Entertainment

Sony launches ULT Power Sound series with artist Peso Pluma

Sony is set to launch its ULT POWER SOUND series, a range of wireless speakers and headphones designed to enhance immersive audio, featuring a collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Peso Pluma.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

Data Protection

Genesis Energy embraces AI utilisation in Microsoft's Early Access Program

Genesis Energy, New Zealand's leading energy company, has partnered with Microsoft to utilise its AI tools towards combating data privacy and ROI challenges, empowering all employees to drive technological change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024