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Avocado Consulting expands partnership with CyberArk

Avocado, a consulting firm, has announced an enhanced partnership with CyberArk to bolster identity security in Aussie and Kiwi firms amidst swift digital transformation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024

Power / Energy

Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move

T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Integration

Sharesies expands Australasian footprint with Orchestra acquisition

Sharesies expands its Aus-NZ footprint with the acquisition of equity management platform Orchestra, marking a significant stride in B2B growth and equity management services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Robotics

Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot

EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Devoli is shaking up the Telco industry

New Zealand-based telco, Devoli, is revolutionising the industry with its software-based automation business, creating unique offerings while fuelling plans for Asia-Pacific expansion.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning

Wiise enters strategic partnership with Solutions+ NZ

Cloud ERP platform Wiise partners with newcomer Solutions+ NZ, forging a strategic alliance expected to create around 40 tech jobs in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Power / Energy

UNSW wins at Schneider Electric Sustainability Awards 2024

The University of New South Wales wins the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact award, recognising its leadership in decarbonising operations globally.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Clean technologies

Sapro-Tech forms strategic partnership with top NZ fashion firms

NZ firm Sapro-Tech forms strategic alliances with leading fashion brands SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat, and YY NATION, promoting sustainable materials derived from fungi.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

Digital Entertainment

Sony launches ULT Power Sound series with artist Peso Pluma

Sony is set to launch its ULT POWER SOUND series, a range of wireless speakers and headphones designed to enhance immersive audio, featuring a collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Peso Pluma.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

Data Protection

Genesis Energy embraces AI utilisation in Microsoft's Early Access Program

Genesis Energy, New Zealand's leading energy company, has partnered with Microsoft to utilise its AI tools towards combating data privacy and ROI challenges, empowering all employees to drive technological change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Agricultural Technology

NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction

NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Northland

Housing market off to a sluggish start this year

A glut of listings and high borrowing costs are keeping prices flat, with Auckland edging lower and buyers enjoying more choice.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Robotics

Enforceable undertaking sees self-driving vehicle address safety concerns

WorkSafe has dropped charges after Mercury NZ pledged NZD $1.15 million to safer plant inspections and geothermal risk controls.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Risk & Compliance

Can the private sector help restore our marine environment?

New funding models are needed to close a financing gap that is leaving marine ecosystems under-protected as climate and biodiversity pressures mount.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Cloud Services

Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ

Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Fintech

Emerge disrupts New Zealand banking with SME platform

Emerge, a disruptive platform aimed at revolutionising New Zealand's business banking landscape, has launched.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

Hyperscale

A green data dream: T4 Group redefines data centre excellence

T4 Group leads the green revolution in data centres, setting new industry standards with an unwavering commitment to security and sustainability.

By Carla Forbes • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Dunedin City Council

Dunedin City Council enhances contract management with Portt

Dunedin City Council partners with Portt to revamp Contract Lifecycle Management system, improving strategic decision-making and optimising public spend.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Marketing Technologies

New Zealand's digital advertising revenue soars in 2023

IAB New Zealand's latest report reveals an impressive 4.3% YoY growth in total digital advertising revenue for 2023, totting a figure of $2.112bn, with Q4 seeing a 7.3% quarter-on-quarter boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Software Combined Group acquires NZ firm Activate in first regional move

Sydney-based Software Combined Group acquires Auckland's Activate, a specialist in self-service automation, marking its first expansion into the New Zealand market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024