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New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.
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AI-fuelled data centre spend to hit USD $1 trillion by 2030

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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AI-driven investments will push annual data centre IT and facility spending to USD $1 trillion by 2030, up from USD $290 billion in 2024.
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Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
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AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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An AWS outage on 20 October 2025 caused global disruption, hitting platforms like Amazon, Snapchat, Coinbase, HMRC and Lloyds Bank, affecting millions worldwide.
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If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn't the real economy caught up yet?

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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Only 25% of mid-market firms have fully deployed AI, yet stock valuations assume full adoption, revealing a gap between hype and reality in AI investment.
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US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX's 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.
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Linux Foundation to form React Foundation for open governance

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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open source
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software development
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microsoft
The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.
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Shippit launches AI platform to help retailers close delivery gap

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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martech
Shippit launches AI platform across Australia and New Zealand to help retailers close the AUD $18 billion delivery gap and boost online sales.
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How retailers can nail peak season success in 2025

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Retailers must embrace technology and end-to-end planning to meet soaring consumer demands and excel in the 2025 peak shopping season.
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Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead AI in public sector

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Granicus appoints Karthik Anbalagan as General Manager of Emerging Technologies to lead AI innovation for government public sector engagement and services.
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SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth in enterprise open source software.
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Why searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' may signal growth in NZ's tech & design sectors

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Google searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' hit a five-year peak, signalling growing confidence in New Zealand's tech and design sectors amid export expansion.
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AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.
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Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.
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Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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amazon
Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
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Dr. Bronner's boosts Australian sales by 55% after Amazon refresh

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Dr. Bronner's monthly Amazon sales in Australia surged by 55% after Pattern revamped its storefront, boosting revenue and customer engagement.
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Amazon launches eero 7 series Wi-Fi 7 routers in New Zealand

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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firewalls
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smart home
Amazon has launched its eero 7 and eero Pro 7 Wi-Fi 7 routers in New Zealand, offering multi-gigabit speeds from NZD $319.99 to $1,299.99 for three-packs.
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Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
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Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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email security
Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.
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Agentic AI drives retail shift from legacy systems to smart commerce

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Retailers are adopting agentic AI to overcome outdated systems, enabling smarter, faster eCommerce that meets modern consumer demands for personalised digital experiences.