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New Zealand looks undervalued in long-term outlook
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand looks undervalued in long-term outlook

Nearly half of New Zealanders expect the country to be wealthier in 20 years, though productivity and capital gaps could hold it back.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
Auckland to host game developers conference after boom
Gaming

Auckland to host game developers conference after boom

The sector's NZD $1 billion revenue milestone gives the city a stronger case for attracting talent, investors and digital exports.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

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ICT sector stories

Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership
Software-as-a-Service

Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership

AI is pushing women in small businesses into technology leadership roles, as Thryv says customer and operations experience now counts more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic
Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic

The seven-year pact gives Akamai a major anchor customer but also forces billions in upfront spending to secure AI cloud capacity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
HCS launches 24/7 managed services with €1.45m investment
Data Protection

HCS launches 24/7 managed services with €1.45m investment

Customers facing outages and cyber threats will get round-the-clock monitoring as HCS expands support across Ireland and New Zealand.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth

The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic
Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic

Anthropic's seven-year commitment could lift Akamai's cloud revenue to USD $20 billion, underscoring surging demand for AI infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
BlackBerry raises outlook as QNX revenue hits record
Digital Transformation

BlackBerry raises outlook as QNX revenue hits record

Strong demand for QNX helped lift BlackBerry's second-quarter profit and cash flow, prompting the company to increase full-year guidance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Matillion wins leads boost at Snowflake Summit 2026
Data Analytics

Matillion wins leads boost at Snowflake Summit 2026

The campaign drew about one in three attendees, underlining how live events can turn crowded tech showcases into sales leads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards
Digital Transformation

Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards

The finalist nod could boost Com-X's visibility as businesses seek advisers on cyber risk, compliance and hybrid workplace technology.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax
Software-as-a-Service

Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax

As states tighten rules on digital goods, the San Francisco startup will use the capital to expand into new industries and add staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
NonPublic tops USD $500 million on private tech demand
Robotics

NonPublic tops USD $500 million on private tech demand

Australian investors' appetite for private US tech stakes has lifted NonPublic above USD $500 million in assets under administration.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel
Semiconductors

Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel

Canada should focus on the AI infrastructure pieces that matter most, executives say, rather than insisting every link in the supply chain be domestic.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Pine Services Group acquires EBS to boost Australia reach
Software-as-a-Service

Pine Services Group acquires EBS to boost Australia reach

Customers will see no change day to day as Pine Services Group adds a long-established Microsoft specialist to widen its Australian ERP footprint.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
UK data centre bosses take on Arctic trek for hospice
Data centers

UK data centre bosses take on Arctic trek for hospice

Care for families in Greater Manchester could gain GBP £1 million as data centre executives brave a five-day Arctic trek in Finland.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
UK data centres warned over climate resilience gap
Disaster Recovery

UK data centres warned over climate resilience gap

Older facilities may struggle as hotter summers, floods and grid strain threaten UK data centre uptime for essential services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Air IT launches AI services for SMEs lacking plans
Digital Transformation

Air IT launches AI services for SMEs lacking plans

Many SMEs are delaying AI adoption, leaving them exposed to lost productivity as Air IT's new services aim to turn pilots into practical use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week