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Many ANZ ransomware victims still pay, study finds
Malware

Many ANZ ransomware victims still pay, study finds

More than a third of ransom-paying organisations in Australia and New Zealand still failed to restore systems cleanly, a survey found.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Hisense expands appliances into 65 Noel Leeming stores
Customer Experience

Hisense expands appliances into 65 Noel Leeming stores

The wider shelf presence should help Hisense win more whitegoods shoppers as New Zealand households compare appliances in store before buying.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Advantai names COO & CTO to bolster mobile push
Digital Transformation

Advantai names COO & CTO to bolster mobile push

The hires bolster Advantai's push across Australia and New Zealand as demand rises for firms helping brands launch mobile services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cloudera survey finds AI projects hit governance strain
Data Protection

Cloudera survey finds AI projects hit governance strain

Governance and infrastructure are blocking AI scale-ups, with 95% of enterprises delaying or cancelling projects, Cloudera said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Invercargill council completes first cloud payroll
Software-as-a-Service

Invercargill council completes first cloud payroll

The new platform should improve payroll accuracy and reporting for about 550 staff as the council phases out ageing systems across its operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: OPPO Enco Clip2 Open Earbuds
Headphones

Hands-on review: OPPO Enco Clip2 Open Earbuds

Clip-on earphones from OPPO are impressing testers with secure comfort, strong bass and 40 hours of battery life, despite the NZD $399 price.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
NeuShield adds exfiltration protection to Data Sentinel
Malware

NeuShield adds exfiltration protection to Data Sentinel

By blocking stolen-logins abuse at file level, the new feature aims to curb both data theft and ransomware even after an account is compromised.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

'Never had anything like it' - The crisis that changed New Zealand, 10 years on
Risk & Compliance

'Never had anything like it' - The crisis that changed New Zealand, 10 years on

Ten years on, the outbreak still shapes drinking-water rules after contaminated taps sickened more than 5,500 people and killed four.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 6 min read • Last month
Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech CEO says
Software-as-a-Service

Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech CEO says

Rising token-based charges and compliance risks are forcing firms to monitor AI agents more closely, Fusion5's chief executive says.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Last month
Xero cuts phone bill by USD $500,000 after Dialpad switch
Software-as-a-Service

Xero cuts phone bill by USD $500,000 after Dialpad switch

Unified cloud telephony has saved the accounting software group about USD $500,000 a year and simplified calls for 1,400 staff worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project
Risk & Compliance

Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project

The scheme could ease daily gridlock in Queenstown as the project enters detailed design and consenting ahead of a planned 2029/30 opening.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Where have all the ATMs gone?
Westpac

Where have all the ATMs gone?

Fewer free cash points are leaving many New Zealanders facing fees, longer trips and concerns about access as ATMs disappear.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last month
BoardPro launches AI Minutes for board meeting drafts
Software-as-a-Service

BoardPro launches AI Minutes for board meeting drafts

Board secretaries could cut hours of post-meeting admin as the new drafting tool works from Zoom and Teams transcripts, with human approval still required.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung updates Smart Switch to ease iPhone transfers
Disaster Recovery

Samsung updates Smart Switch to ease iPhone transfers

Galaxy users can now import iPhone data wirelessly in under an hour, easing one of the biggest barriers to switching ecosystems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealand adds Applied Intelligent Systems subject
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand adds Applied Intelligent Systems subject

Students will learn to work with AI tools across multiple industries as New Zealand broadens senior secondary options to match labour-market demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft appoints Nick Walton as NZ Managing Director
Digital Transformation

Microsoft appoints Nick Walton as NZ Managing Director

The appointment strengthens Microsoft's push in New Zealand as businesses weigh AI adoption, cloud investment and data-residency demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Problem Gambling Foundation tightens privacy rules after email breach
Data Protection

Problem Gambling Foundation tightens privacy rules after email breach

Human error exposed client email addresses to other recipients, prompting PGF Services to overhaul bulk email checks and staff training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Emissions-saving furnace fires up at Glenbrook Steel Mill
Clean technologies

Emissions-saving furnace fires up at Glenbrook Steel Mill

The mill could cut its carbon emissions by nearly half as the new electric arc furnace starts turning recycled scrap into steel.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last month