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Boomi & Couchbase join forces on enterprise AI agents

Enterprises struggling to scale AI pilots may get a simpler route to production, with tighter data access, memory and governance controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Australia & New Zealand brands lead APAC in agentic AI

But data quality and integration are slowing deployment, as most brands in Australia and New Zealand remain unable to scale agentic AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

Xero launches XeroForce AI agent builder for finance

The tool could cut repetitive finance admin for accountants and small businesses, while keeping every automated step logged for compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Westpac

Kiwibank attacks bonus rates in New Zealand savings

Households could be losing hundreds of millions in interest as bonus savings rates vanish when monthly conditions are missed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Fintech

Satori expands OK2Pay for international payment checks

Finance teams can now apply the same payment checks to overseas transfers in more than 50 countries, reducing manual work and fraud risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

First Focus acquires Optimus Systems in New Zealand

Existing customers will keep their local teams as First Focus expands in New Zealand with a managed IT buyout adding cyber security and cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Xero launches live Claude integration for customers

Small businesses can now ask Claude for live cash and invoice data from Xero without leaving their accounting records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

JLL warns Asia Pacific office fit-out costs keep rising

Office projects across Asia Pacific are becoming harder to budget, with labour shortages, materials inflation and geopolitics lifting fit-out costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Virtualisation

HPE unveils GreenLake upgrades for AI & private cloud

Rising virtualisation costs and AI demands are pushing organisations towards HPE's updated GreenLake stack for simpler private cloud and data protection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep

Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro in a smartly priced subscription that genuinely helps Mac and iPad creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

L'Oréal opens 2026 Big Bang beauty tech applications

Startups across 35 markets can win funded pilots with L'Oréal as beauty brands seek AI, creator and circular-economy tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Middlebank Consulting Group appoints Mark Hopkins as Associate

The consultancy is betting on growing demand for better use of planning software as companies seek tighter inventory control and more reliable forecasting.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Manufacturing

ZURU cuts product development to five months with AI

That pace could help ZURU capture fleeting social media trends before rivals, as one product heads for USD $20 million in first-year sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Atturra wins four Boomi awards, including APJ top honour

The recognition boosts Atturra's data and integration push as it expands into North America and Greater China, with Boomi backing its customer results.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

Fintech

Bossit launches Start-up Navigator for NZ small firms

Early-stage founders in New Zealand are being offered step-by-step help on tax, branding and cashflow as Bossit targets stronger business survival.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

Phishing

QR code scams now one in 10 threats in New Zealand

Mobile users are most at risk as quishing has surged in New Zealand, with scammers exploiting delivery and parking prompts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Crypto

The biggest mistake most people make with Bitcoin is missing the opportunity

Disciplined buyers have historically outperformed traders by staying in Bitcoin through downturns, when panic often causes investors to miss recoveries.

By Paul Quickenden • 6 min read • Yesterday