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Digitalisation stories - Page 9

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Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.
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Northrop Grumman extends Siemens partnership for digital upgrade

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Siemens renews partnership with Northrop Grumman to enhance its digital ecosystem, boosting aerospace and defence innovation with the Xcelerator portfolio.
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Siemens & Hirano innovate battery machine with digital twin

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Siemens and Hirano Tecseed partner to boost battery machine efficiency with digital twins, cutting defects and speeding up production in a growing EV market.
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WiseTech to acquire e2open in USD $2.1bn cash deal

Tue, 27th May 2025
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WiseTech agrees to buy US supply chain software group e2open in an all-cash deal worth USD $2.1 billion, funded entirely with new debt.
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Chorus boosts NZ business fibre with new 1Gbps option, faster fixes

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Chorus unveils a 1Gbps symmetrical fibre plan for NZ businesses, enhancing speeds and restoration times to boost digital productivity.
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Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
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Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.
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Siemens launches AI solutions for predictive maintenance

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Siemens has unveiled a new generative AI-driven solution within its Industrial Copilot range, aimed at revolutionising predictive maintenance in industry.
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NVIDIA Omniverse boosts industrial digitalisation with AI

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has partnered with major industrial firms like Siemens and SAP to integrate its Omniverse platform, boosting digitalisation via physical AI innovations.
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Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.
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Half a billion eSIM units shipped globally in 2024

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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The Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports eSIM shipments surpassed 503 million in 2024, marking a 35% rise, driven by strong consumer demand and new devices.
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IoT cybersecurity devices to double to 28 billion by 2028

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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A Juniper Research study forecasts the number of Internet of Things devices protected by cybersecurity will double to 28 billion by 2028, amid rising complexity.
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Synergy Flow Consult: Redefining iPaaS Services with Expertise and Innovation

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Synergy Flow Consult is shaking up the iPaaS market with vendor-agnostic, cost-effective solutions designed for businesses of all sizes.
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Datadobi strengthens growth in unstructured data market

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Datadobi reveals its strategic vision for the Unstructured Data Management market, building on a year of notable achievements and technological progress.
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TeamViewer expands in Australia with NEXTGEN partnership

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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TeamViewer has partnered with NEXTGEN Connect to broaden its enterprise focus and boost its channel ecosystem in Australia, enhancing local digital solutions.
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James Cameron leads JLL's energy role in Asia Pacific

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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James Cameron has been appointed Head of Energy & Infrastructure for Asia Pacific at JLL, driving the firm's expansion in the region from Singapore.
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Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.
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AI & low-code innovation transforming APAC development

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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Recent IDC research highlights how AI-infused low-code development is transforming APAC's application landscape, boosting innovation and productivity.
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Report reveals print security breaches impact ANZ firms

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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A Canon Oceania report reveals that 78% of organisations in Australia and New Zealand faced print security incidents, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.