Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative in the AI era
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Kiwi stories
Paddock to Pantry plans 20 New Zealand supermarket openings
The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs as the independent grocer seeks finance for a wider rollout beyond its current two stores.
New Zealand drivers favour buttons over touchscreens
Most New Zealand drivers say physical controls are safer to use on the move, as 93% with touchscreens reported distraction at the wheel.
Lodestone signs Briscoe Group & Farro to solar deals
The deals broaden Lodestone's business customer base as more New Zealand firms seek renewable power and firmer control over electricity bills.
NOVBYX unveils prototype e-bike with new frame design
The Polish project could prompt fresh scrutiny of e-bike manufacturing as NOVBYX tests whether its frame can be built repeatedly without welds.
Feijoa & Renti let renters turn points into KiwiSaver
Renters in New Zealand can now convert loyalty points into KiwiSaver or investments, as Feijoa expands beyond round-ups with Renti Rewards.
Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand
The deal will broaden access to general practice software and lift Lanas' total New Zealand investment towards NZ$200 million over two years.
Editor Interviews
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Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
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Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
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Buyers could face fewer post-settlement surprises as drones, thermal cameras and LiDAR expose hidden defects in New Zealand homes.
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MathWorks adds new variant, inspection & test tools
The update aims to cut manual verification work for teams building software-defined products, with new testing and inspection tools added.
Mastek wins Staffordshire council Oracle Cloud deal
The contract will replace Staffordshire County Council's legacy back-office systems, aiming to cut manual work and improve oversight for 875,000 residents.
Dell launches Windows AI PCs with NVIDIA & Microsoft
Creators and enterprises can run larger AI models locally as Dell's new Windows PCs and workstations bring NVIDIA's chips into office environments.
Animoca Brands & Franklin Templeton expand tokenised assets
The partnership could widen institutional access to tokenised assets as NUVA adds offerings beyond its Provenance Blockchain-linked vaults.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Smartsheet named Gartner leader as it expands AI tools
The ranking bolsters Smartsheet's pitch to big companies as it adds governed AI tools that support more than 100 million requests a year.
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Airrived named Gartner cool vendor in agentic AI security
Recognition places Airrived among vendors being watched as enterprises seek tighter controls over autonomous AI that can act across workflows.
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DigiCert sees demand for certificate automation surge
Shorter certificate lifespans are driving more enterprises to automate renewals, lifting DigiCert's Trust Lifecycle Manager annual recurring revenue 38% year on year.
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Kingston holds global DRAM module lead with 62% share
The memory market grew sharply in 2025, with Kingston taking nearly two-thirds of revenue as AI-driven server demand squeezed supply elsewhere.
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