New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 11
Dee McGrath announces retirement from MUFG, Lombardo to lead
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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banking
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financial services
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job moves
MUFG Pension & Market Services announces CEO Dee McGrath will retire on 30 June 2025, with Frank Lombardo appointed to lead its Australia and New Zealand operations.
Securing Auckland City Mission’s future with Gallagher Command Centre
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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surveillance
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cloud security
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physical security
Auckland City Mission upgrades security for its new GBP £110 million HomeGround facility using Gallagher's advanced Command Centre technology, enhancing safety.
Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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telstraclear
Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.
IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
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Australian doctors back AI health firm with AUD $2M boost
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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ai
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healthtech
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telemedicine
Top Australian doctors have backed Medow Health AI, raising AUD $2M to revolutionise medical reporting and enhance patient care through AI technology.
Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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physical security
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social media
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online dating
A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.
RingCentral launches Studio for virtual event enhancement
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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it automation
RingCentral has unveiled Studio, a new solution enhancing its Events platform to deliver immersive virtual experiences for users in Australia and New Zealand.
NZ innovators using artificial intelligence traps in conservation fight against pests
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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ai
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conservation
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animal welfare
Innovators in New Zealand are employing artificial intelligence traps to enhance conservation efforts, aiming for a pest-free nation by 2050 amid rising challenges.
Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Lumify Work has partnered with AI CERTs to provide vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, aiming to enhance AI education.
Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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Shannon Harris has been appointed as Managing Director of HP New Zealand, bringing 25 years of tech experience to the role.
Exclusive: Cloud and AI reshaping physical security in ANZ region
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
In Australia and New Zealand, economic uncertainty is driving a shift in security practices, as firms seek pragmatic solutions in cloud and AI technologies.
Mainstream selects Datapay for payroll transformation in NZ
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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surveillance
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datacom
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facial recognition
Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.
You’ll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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licensing
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employment law
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employee rights
New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.
Ben Henshall appointed SUSE GM for Australia & NZ
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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open source
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ai
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cybersecurity
SUSE has appointed Ben Henshall as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance its strategic growth amid rising IT challenges.
Trellix partners with NEXTGEN to boost cybersecurity in ANZ
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Trellix has entered a distribution agreement with NEXTGEN to enhance its cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, boosting operational resilience.
One NZ expands Satellite TXT service to Samsung devices
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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martech
One NZ has launched its Satellite TXT service for Samsung Galaxy S25, S23, and S23 Ultra users, aiming to enhance connectivity in mobile blackspots.
Exabeam appoints new regional sales manager for ANZ
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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casb
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cybersecurity
Exabeam has appointed Andrew Balestrieri as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bringing 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience.
TeamViewer expands in Australia with NEXTGEN partnership
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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digitalisation
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channel ecosystem
TeamViewer has partnered with NEXTGEN Connect to broaden its enterprise focus and boost its channel ecosystem in Australia, enhancing local digital solutions.
Granicus unveils advanced data & AI tools for governments
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Granicus has unveiled its latest updates, enhancing its solutions suite with advanced AI and data analytics to transform government operations and citizen engagement.
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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entrepreneurship
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agriculture
New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.