New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 31

Discovery Consulting names Rod Gallagher as CEO, expands services to support SAP RISE, aiming to enhance business efficiency and digital transformation.

ISACA’s Auckland Chapter appoints Tatum Crisp as its first female president, highlighting a pivotal move toward diversity and leadership excellence in IT governance.

Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 6.1% rise in crypto market capitalisation in July followed by a 20% dip in August, highlighting market volatility.

As inflation pressures limit budgets, Australian and New Zealand businesses shift towards hybrid and multi-cloud solutions, driving significant investments in tech.

Nib launches AI-powered Symptom Checker to ease New Zealand’s healthcare system strain, guiding members to suitable treatment and reducing ER overcrowding.

Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.

The cryptocurrency market plummets nearly 20%, dropping to USD $1.76 trillion, as Bitcoin and Ethereum face double-digit declines.

Wiise celebrated its second annual Partner Awards, recognising standout achievements among its partners in Australia and New Zealand across eight categories.

Ministry of Education's Ellen MacGregor- Reid has revealed the profound impact AI is having on New Zealand's education.

Dell New Zealand reported a sharp 16% drop in FY2024 revenues, with total earnings falling from NZD $288 million to NZD $240.3 million, as market demand shrinks.

A report by F5 reveals that 20% of APAC organisations are turning to AI/ML to tackle rising API security threats, with businesses prioritising strong cybersecurity measures.

Australian managed services provider blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager to fortify strategic growth, following 85% ARR rise in five years.

Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.

Netsafe launches the Snapchat Family Toolkit, designed to help New Zealand parents ensure safer social media use for teens.

JBL unveils three new True Wireless earphones—Live Flex, Beam, and Buds TWS 3—featuring an innovative smart case with a 1.45-inch LED touch display. Prices start at NZD $269.95.

New Zealanders waste NZD $400 million yearly on unused mobile data. Kiwi Mobile aims to change this with its new Endless plan, charging only for data used.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.

Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.

Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.