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Exclusive: NICE CXone drives customer experience innovation in ANZ

Rod Lester, Managing Director of NICE CXone for ANZ, is revolutionising customer experience with a 300-strong client base and rapid growth driven by innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Data Protection

Ransomware risk rises during holidays, warns Semperis

Semperis' 2024 report reveals a staggering 69% of firms in Australia and New Zealand suffer ransomware attacks during holidays, despite reduced security staffing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Health Technologies

Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs

Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Migration

ANZ firms shine at 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards

Australia and New Zealand partners excel at the 2024 Geo & Global AWS Awards, with Versent, TechnologyOne, and Local Measure securing top honours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand

Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Physical Security

Generative AI puts AUD$35 billion of creators' income at risk

A global economic study warns that Generative AI could threaten up to AUD$35 billion in income for music and audiovisual creators by 2028.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

EduTech

AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools

Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud strategies gain traction in security sector

Genetec's 2025 State of the Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards hybrid cloud strategies in Australia and New Zealand, with 38% of firms favouring this approach.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

Cloud Security

Cybersecurity in 2025: AI threats & zero trust focus

As 2025 approaches, cybersecurity experts warn of heightened threats from advanced AI and geopolitical tensions, urging organisations to innovate for resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Phishing

AI's evolving role in ANZ cybersecurity: 2025 outlook

Vectra AI's 2025 predictions highlight the critical role of AI in cybersecurity for Australia and New Zealand, emphasising the need for measurable outcomes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Exclusive: HP's Neil Westhof on AI revolutionising printing solutions

HP's Neil Westhof is spearheading the integration of AI into printing solutions, aiming to enhance user experience and redefine printing by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Qualys MD discusses cybersecurity in ANZ region

In an exclusive interview, Qualys' MD for Australia and New Zealand, Sam Salehi, discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the importance of basic practices.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Lenovo's Kirat Khara discusses how AI is shaping the future of ANZ businesses

Kirat Khara of Lenovo discusses AI's rising influence in ANZ businesses, highlighting the urgency for channel partners to educate and maximise its potential.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Agricultural Technology

Alliance & MEQ launch AI insights into quality of lamb & beef

MEQ and Alliance Group have teamed up to offer farmers AI-driven insights into lamb and beef quality, enhancing livestock management decisions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Cartech

2degrees first in NZ telco to secure SBTi net zero target

2degrees has become the first New Zealand telco to secure validation for its Net Zero by 2040 target from the Science Based Target initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Revolut applies for banking licence in New Zealand

Revolut has lodged an application to become a registered bank in New Zealand, aiming to enhance financial services for Kiwis with innovative solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

NZSIS urges wider sharing of intelligence to build resilience

NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024