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Netpoleon & XM Cyber partner to offer CTEM across ANZ
Firewalls

Netpoleon & XM Cyber partner to offer CTEM across ANZ

Netpoleon teams up with XM Cyber to offer Continuous Threat Exposure Management solutions in Australia and New Zealand from 28 May 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy
Cartech

Customer demand now drives fleet shift to alternative energy

Customer demand now drives 63% of fleet operators to adopt alternative energy, surpassing regulatory pressure, reveals Teletrac Navman's 2025 report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
NZ firm eyes export boom with catnip wine for pets, owners
eCommerce

NZ firm eyes export boom with catnip wine for pets, owners

NZ's Muttley's Estate launches catnip-infused pet wine, aiming to boost exports with increased global demand and plans for large-scale catnip farming.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Z Energy launches Z Rewards offering new loyalty incentives
Customer Experience

Z Energy launches Z Rewards offering new loyalty incentives

Z Energy has launched Z Rewards, a loyalty programme offering points on fuel, food and EV charging, redeemable for in-store treats via the Z App.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX
Data Analytics

The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX

AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.

By Richard Lundgren • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail
Digital Transformation

If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail

Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.

By James Finley • 6 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
IoT Security

Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate

DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
Clean technologies

Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system

Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
Malware

AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen

AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform
Data Analytics

Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform

Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m seed funding to expand its digital scoring platform for action sports globally, aiming to boost events and athlete performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Qualtrics helps Asia Pacific firms boost customer experience
Digital Transformation

Qualtrics helps Asia Pacific firms boost customer experience

Qualtrics is aiding Asia Pacific firms like CBA and MSB to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through advanced feedback and AI-driven insights.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds
Data Protection

New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds

A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops
Smart Home

Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops

Dreame Technology launches a smart home line tailored for New Zealand, now available in 20+ major retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
Digital Entertainment

LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs

LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Arlo adds AI-powered audio alerts to Secure Plus in ANZ
Artificial Intelligence

Arlo adds AI-powered audio alerts to Secure Plus in ANZ

Arlo Technologies launches Advanced Audio Detection for its Secure Plus service in Australia and New Zealand, providing AI-powered alerts for critical home sounds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap
Digital Transformation

NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap

A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649
Wearables

OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649

OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million
Physical Security

Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million

Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel's Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand's innovation sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025