New Zealand (NZ) stories
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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malware
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
XPON Technologies has acquired Alpha Digital to boost AI-driven marketing, combining strategy expertise with advanced AI tech for personalised campaigns.
Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
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it in manufacturing
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collaboration
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investment
Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.
Kiwis embrace AI but call for tighter rules & greater trust
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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A global study finds 69% of New Zealanders use AI regularly, but only 34% trust it, with 44% concerned about its risks versus benefits.
Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.
How outsourcing and automation plug the cybersecurity skills gap
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Australian and New Zealand firms tackle cybersecurity talent shortages by outsourcing and automating, bridging gaps while enhancing defences against evolving threats.
GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain
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partner programmes
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retailtech
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GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.
Creative HQ & Salamander Advisory partner for startup support
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creative hq
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startup ecosystem
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creative technologies
Salamander Advisory partners with Creative HQ to boost post-acceleration support, helping NZ B2B tech startups scale up with expert operational guidance.
Arlo launches PoE adapter in Australia & New Zealand
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wireless networks
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wifi
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poe
Arlo has launched a PoE adapter in Australia and NZ, priced at AUD $59/NZD $69, offering direct power and internet for select smart cameras.
Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
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agritech
Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
Gigamon appoints new Asia-Pacific leaders to drive cloud security
2 days ago
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smartphones
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon appoints David Land as VP Sales APAC and Nikolas Kalogirou as Country Manager ANZ to boost deep observability across Asia-Pacific markets.
AI is the shortcut from 'Vacant role' to 'Hired'!
2 days ago
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Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI-powered tool offering small businesses a free, fast path from vacancy to interview with top candidates.
Tecala recognised as UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Tecala has been honoured as a UiPath Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner, recognising its leadership in AI-driven end-to-end process automation solutions.
Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand
3 days ago
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.
From no to go: ASB U-turns on POLi
3 days ago
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fintech
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api
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open banking
ASB partners with payment platform POLi to enable secure open banking payments, offering customers safer choices without using internet banking logins.
NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
3 days ago
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mental health
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entrepreneurship
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startup ecosystem
The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.
AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ
3 days ago
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hcm
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recruitment
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job seekers
Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.
Barracuda appoints Dan McLean to drive ANZ channel growth
3 days ago
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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it automation
Barracuda Networks appoints Dan McLean as ANZ Country Manager to drive sales growth and strengthen partner relations in cybersecurity market.
British consumers highly value small businesses but lack full awareness
4 days ago
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digital marketing
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restaurants
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customer support
Nearly 80% of UK consumers feel positively impacted by small businesses, with over a third saying they'd be devastated if their favourites closed.