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The certification should ease procurement concerns for finance teams handling sensitive planning data, as buyers demand tougher proof of security controls.
The new vehicle gives operators a 500-metre-deep platform for mine clearing, inspection and surveillance without putting crews at risk.
Well-designed offices are helping firms attract staff back by pairing prime locations, amenities and flexible spaces with higher productivity.
The appointment comes as construction, infrastructure and housing demand keep pressure on software suppliers serving Australia and New Zealand.
Faster site updates and fewer errors should help IAG reach more customers, after it cut 15 websites to one platform and 4,500 pages.
The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.
New Zealand businesses will gain managed detection and response support as Securecom opens Arctic Wolf's security operations portfolio to local customers.
Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.
HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.
Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.
Businesses facing rising cyber threats in Australia will gain broader access to Exabeam's security operations tools through a new Chillisoft partnership.
New staff are reaching work faster at Citycare after it linked HR, payroll and IT records, cutting manual fixes and improving visibility.
The new platform should improve reporting and data access across Genesis's operations as it pushes a wider finance transformation and energy transition.
Confidence is lagging behind AI use in New Zealand, with most users still wary and many saying they would walk away over misuse.
New Zealand households are being targeted with larger, AI-powered sets as Samsung extends its TV and soundbar dominance into 2026.
Demand for more accountable managed services is rising as New Zealand clients seek local support and stronger customer relationships.
The Christchurch company's half-billion-dollar revenue milestone and overseas expansion helped it beat rivals for Hi-Tech Company of the Year.
Despite regular use in study, most young Australians fear AI will destroy jobs rather than help them get hired.
New Zealand businesses risk losing search traffic as AI summaries and chat tools increasingly answer customer queries without a click.