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SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern

Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024

Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023

Harvey Norman's NZ sector faces financial woes, reporting a $100m plunge in sales revenue and a 33.6% decrease in net profit for 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Biometrics

Daon's xSentinel tackles synthetic audio threats through real-time detection

Daon has launched xSentinel, a real-time detection system designed to protect organisations from synthetic audio threats, including deepfakes and AI-generated voice attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Data Analytics

Xero & AWS partner to boost digital capabilities for Australasian SMBs

Xero and Amazon Web Services join forces to enhance digital capabilities of SMBs in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Progress

Blackpearl & Arcanum AI join forces to revolutionise tech collaborations

Kiwi tech firms Blackpearl and Arcanum AI merge AI capabilities with cloud services to revolutionise tech collaborations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Supply Chain

AF Gason boosts operational efficiency with SYSPRO software

AF Gason has significantly increased operational efficiency across its business through SYSPRO enterprise software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

EduTech

Generative AI lagging in ANZ brand strategies despite high employee usage

Despite high employee usage, generative AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand brand strategies lags, says Adobe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Government

Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency

Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft New Zealand demonstrates robust growth despite economic fluctuations

Despite economic upheaval, Microsoft New Zealand sees a robust 11.48% rise in revenue, solid growth in assets, and an impressive equity surge, indicating strong financial performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Oracle

Oracle New Zealand posts remarkable turnaround in 2023 financial results

In a significant reversal, Oracle New Zealand recorded a NZ$7.64m net profit in 2023, bouncing back from a NZ$7.5m loss in 2022, despite a marginal dip in revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

eCommerce

Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers

Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023

Health Technologies

Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders

Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Shopping

Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending

Aotearoa New Zealand sees slight decline in Boxing Day spending in 2023, which could be disappointing for retailers, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Network Infrastructure

Vector's PRISMED project receives inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant

Vector's PRISMED project awarded inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant, aimed at utilising smart meter data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Network Infrastructure

Dicker Data expands Juniper Networks partnership to New Zealand

Providing access to artificial intelligence-driven network solutions, Dicker Data has extended its partnership with Juniper Networks into New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023