New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 1
BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena
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BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.
Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
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Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.
Case Study: How Specsavers reinvented data resilience to future-proof patient care
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Specsavers has upgraded to Veeam's Data Platform, enhancing data resilience and speeding recovery to safeguard patient care across 450+ stores in Australasia.
Riverina Water cuts billing times with Infor CloudSuite rollout
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Riverina Water's adoption of Infor CloudSuite cut billing times by 30% and reduced rates certificate processing by over six days in NSW.
Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
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Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.
Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training
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Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.
Farmlands FLEX to deliver solar microgrids for rural sector
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Farmlands partners with Blackcurrent to launch Farmlands FLEX, offering solar microgrids to cut costs and boost energy independence for NZ farms.
Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
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HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.
Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
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Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.
Fujifilm unveils X half camera inspired by vintage design
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Fujifilm launches X half, a compact digital camera blending vintage half-frame design with modern features.
MTF receives high commendation for trust in car loan awards
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MTF has been Highly Commended in the 2025 Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands Awards for car loans, highlighting its trusted service in New Zealand.
Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API
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New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.
Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
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Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
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Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.
LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED
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LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.
NZ schools urged to boost emergency communication plans
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NZ schools urged to strengthen emergency communication as lockdowns grow frequent, with Skool Loop offering free, instant alerts to 1,300+ schools nationwide.
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
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Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
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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.
Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform
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Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m seed funding to expand its digital scoring platform for action sports globally, aiming to boost events and athlete performance.
Qualtrics helps Asia Pacific firms boost customer experience
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Qualtrics is aiding Asia Pacific firms like CBA and MSB to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through advanced feedback and AI-driven insights.