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Fortinet lifts outlook as SASE growth, USD $1bn buyback

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Fortinet lifts share buyback by USD $1 billion after double-digit 2025 revenue and billings growth driven by SASE and security operations.
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LG hits record 2025 sales as tariffs & EV slowdown bite

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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LG posts record 2025 revenue of AUD 88.6 trillion but operating profit slips on U.S. tariffs, EV slowdown and one-off restructuring costs.
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Exclusive: We rank NZ tech distributors by revenue & employees

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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New Zealand's IT distributors clock over NZD $2.1b in 2024 turnover, with Ingram Micro, Dicker Data and TD Synnex leading the pack.
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IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.
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Exposing the risks of customer churn using a connected graph

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Australian firms are using connected graphs to uncover hidden churn risks, predicting departures earlier and sharpening loyalty strategies.
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Syspro maps AI-led overhaul, M&A push and new brand

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Syspro plots AI-led overhaul, acquisitive growth and a fresh global brand as it chases cloud-first, subscription-fuelled expansion.
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Persistent revenue grows as AI, cloud deals accelerate

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Persistent lifts quarterly revenue 17.3% year-on-year to USD $422.5 million as accelerating AI and cloud deals drive larger client wins.
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Preply raises USD $150m to scale AI-backed language app

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Preply secures USD $150m Series D from WestCap at a USD $1.2b valuation to scale its human-led, AI-backed language learning platform.
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NZ firms lean on scales for new roles, market for old

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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New Zealand employers lean on internal salary scales for new roles, while market guides still dominate pay decisions for familiar positions.
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SNP extends CEO Jens Amail's contract to December 2030

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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SNP extends CEO Jens Amail's contract to December 2030 after record revenue and profit, signalling confidence in its global growth strategy.
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AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.
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IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
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Blue Yonder unveils AI upgrades for retail supply chains

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Blue Yonder rolls out fresh AI tools to tighten retail planning, boost fulfilment accuracy and speed up warehouse and logistics decisions.
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Spreetail unveils causal AI tool to cut wasted ad spend

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Spreetail debuts True Ads causal AI tool to slash wasted eCommerce marketplace ad spend by up to 50% and boost incremental sales.
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Elite appoints Kirk Rogers to lead APAC sales push

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Elite appoints former law firm executive Kirk Rogers as Head of APAC Sales to drive its next phase of legal tech growth across the region.
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Exclusive: Cisco Systems Capital NZ posts higher profit

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Cisco Systems Capital's New Zealand branch lifted profit in FY2025, supported by lower costs, currency gains and higher assets.
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Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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JB Hi-Fi New Zealand lifts FY2025 revenue above NZD $396 million and slashes losses, yet remains short of a long-awaited return to profit.
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Exclusive: Harvey Norman NZ profit jumps on property gain

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Harvey Norman Limited's New Zealand branch reported a sharp lift in profit, driven by higher domestic property valuations and modest revenue growth.
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Freshworks hires Kady Srinivasan as AI era marketing chief

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Freshworks names AI-focused marketer Kady Srinivasan as CMO to sharpen its global brand and go-to-market engine in crowded SaaS markets.
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2026 could be the broadest, most surprising, market rally in a decade

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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After a bruising 2025, falling inflation, rate cuts and small-cap strength are teeing up 2026 as the widest market rally in years.