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Mercury NZ transforms finance with Workday cloud solution
Power / Energy

Mercury NZ transforms finance with Workday cloud solution

Mercury NZ adopts Workday's cloud-based financial system to modernise its finance function, enhancing strategic decision-making.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
One New Zealand to relocate Auckland office to Wynyard Quarter
Power / Energy

One New Zealand to relocate Auckland office to Wynyard Quarter

One New Zealand is set to move its Auckland Support Office to Wynyard Quarter by late 2025, focusing on sustainability and employee wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 29th Jun 2024
Datacom returns to profit, unveils strategic transformation plan
Risk & Compliance

Datacom returns to profit, unveils strategic transformation plan

Datacom rebounds to NZD $41 million pre-tax profit, unveiling a strategic transformation plan to bolster future growth and AI adoption across its operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
FUJIFILM seeks partners in Napier & Nelson for new programme
Partner Programmes

FUJIFILM seeks partners in Napier & Nelson for new programme

FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand expands its Growth Partners Programme, seeking tech-savvy individuals in Napier and Nelson to aid local businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Productivity

NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study

A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Power / Energy

Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore

Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland's North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Snapchat unveils new safety features to protect young users
Marketing Technologies

Snapchat unveils new safety features to protect young users

Snapchat unveils new safety features to combat sextortion and bullying, ensuring young users in New Zealand and beyond are better protected online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Logitech launches AI-powered, eco-friendly camera
Unified Communications

Logitech launches AI-powered, eco-friendly camera

Logitech's MeetUp 2, an AI-powered USB conferencing camera with a focus on sustainability, promises to enhance virtual meetings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
St John Wānaka wins NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero
Power / Energy

St John Wānaka wins NZD $45,000 solar system from SolarZero

St John Wānaka wins SolarZero competition, securing a 20-year solar system subscription worth NZD $45,000, promising lower energy costs and enhanced community resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region
Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region

Microsoft partners with CCL to launch its first New Zealand hyperscale cloud region, empowering local companies like Scales Corp to enhance resiliency and optimise costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Tegel transforms operations with RELEX supply chain solution
Data Analytics

Tegel transforms operations with RELEX supply chain solution

Tegel has revolutionised its supply chain with RELEX, moving from outdated Excel spreadsheets to advanced forecasting and planning.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy
Supply Chain

Government urges all data centres to use renewable energy

Government officials are calling for renewable energy use for data centres, highlighting support for New Zealand's Net Zero 2050 goals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges
Security Information and Event Management

NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges

Splunk's VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024
Digital Transformation

Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024

New Zealand's tech landscape faces a pivotal year ahead, with AI and cybersecurity taking priority in 2024, as detailed by TUANZ in their latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity
EduTech

Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity

New Zealand will measure AI's impact on productivity via quarterly surveys by AI Forum NZ, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Netsafe ramps up NZ's scam defences with new AI tools
Unified Communications

Netsafe ramps up NZ's scam defences with new AI tools

Netsafe relaunches Re:Scam.org with advanced AI to combat scammers, as NZ's annual scam costs hit NZD $2 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Splunk to host Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18th July
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk to host Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18th July

Splunk's Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18 July will cover AI's impact on security and share local leaders' insights on enterprise resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
EsseVault expands into professional services with EssePro platform
Unified Communications

EsseVault expands into professional services with EssePro platform

New Zealand's EsseVault ventures into professional services with EssePro, a platform poised to revolutionise customer interactions in law and insurance sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Optic Security Group Auckland wins top security project award
Firewalls

Optic Security Group Auckland wins top security project award

Optic Security Group's Auckland team wins the Wesco Anixter Inner Range Integriti Project of the Year 2023, showcasing excellence in cutting-edge security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024