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Education Perfect revamps languages platform for schools in ANZ

Education Perfect has relaunched its Languages platform for secondary schools in Australia and New Zealand to boost language learning amid declining enrolments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Agricultural Technology

M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries

M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Deel hits USD $1 billion run rate milestone amid rapid growth

Deel surpasses USD $1 billion run rate in Q1 2025, highlighting rapid growth and global expansion less than six years after launching in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

ANZ consumers want first-contact solutions but satisfaction lags

Research shows 53% of ANZ consumers value first-contact resolution in service, yet only 33% of CX leaders believe they deliver highly personalised experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Human Capital Management

Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025

Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Data Protection

Gallagher Security secures ISO 27001:2022 recertification for ISMS

Gallagher Security has achieved recertification to ISO 27001:2022, demonstrating its commitment to advanced information security management and risk mitigation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Data Protection

AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice

AltTab appoints Herman Pienaar as Principal Security Consultant to lead its new Data Security practice, enhancing cybersecurity services and client protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Malware

Fake CAPTCHA scam targets 2,353 WordPress sites, warns CyberCX

CyberCX warns 2,353 WordPress sites, including 82 in Australia and New Zealand, have been targeted by the DarkEngine fake CAPTCHA scam spreading malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena

BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Customer Experience

Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue

Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Data Protection

Case Study: How Specsavers reinvented data resilience to future-proof patient care

Specsavers has upgraded to Veeam's Data Platform, enhancing data resilience and speeding recovery to safeguard patient care across 450+ stores in Australasia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Firewalls

Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs

Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025

EduTech

Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training

Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Unified Communications

Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025

HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

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Mental Health

Call for urgent business training to help NZ builders' welfare

Business strategist Marti Amos urges urgent training reforms in NZ construction to boost financial literacy and mental health amid industry struggles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025