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One in three large businesses impacted by cyber attacks
Data Protection

One in three large businesses impacted by cyber attacks

Operational downtime, not just data theft, is now crippling one in three large New Zealand businesses hit by cyber attacks.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
Supply Chain

Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway

The hub is expected to take 40,000 truck movements a year off Mid Canterbury roads and cut freight emissions by 70%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Borrowers bet on rate cuts by locking in short-term mortgages
Bank of New Zealand

Borrowers bet on rate cuts by locking in short-term mortgages

Higher costs now are prompting borrowers to favour one-year deals, even as CoreLogic says that bets on lower mortgage rates are building.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances
Customer Experience

NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances

eCommerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand
Clean technologies

Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand

Noel Leeming launches a trade-in scheme allowing New Zealand customers to exchange old electronics for gift cards, promoting both sustainability and affordable tech upgrades.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
New Zealand small businesses show job growth, sales lag behind
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand small businesses show job growth, sales lag behind

New Zealand's small businesses reported 7% year-on-year job growth in the March quarter, surpassing the long-term average of 3%.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
EduTech

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS

New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ
Power / Energy

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Emissions Trading Scheme underperforming
Agricultural Technology

Emissions Trading Scheme underperforming

New research says tighter oversight of five sectors could make New Zealand’s emissions scheme cut pollution faster without slowing growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
MBIE calls for recall of unsafe heaters
Risk & Compliance

MBIE calls for recall of unsafe heaters

Consumers are being urged to stop using Serene bathroom heaters after safety failures linked to fires and overheating widened the recall.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Property market ‘clearly more active’ than this time last year
Property Market

Property market ‘clearly more active’ than this time last year

More listings and higher sales in March suggest New Zealand’s housing slump has passed its low point, with buyers gaining choice.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Sapro-Tech forms strategic partnership with top NZ fashion firms
Clean technologies

Sapro-Tech forms strategic partnership with top NZ fashion firms

NZ firm Sapro-Tech forms strategic alliances with leading fashion brands SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat, and YY NATION, promoting sustainable materials derived from fungi.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

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Auckland ranks fourth in global remote work destinations
Hybrid & Remote Work

Auckland ranks fourth in global remote work destinations

Auckland, New Zealand, clinches the fourth spot globally for best remote work destinations in Remote's 2024 report, standing out for its quality of life and connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance

Innovative analytics and AI company, SAS, led by Chris Schaub, is revolutionising risk management and compliance practices in Australia and New Zealand.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections
Digital Transformation

Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections

Cybersecurity firm Armis predicts nation-states could target the 2024 global elections for a major cyber attack, with many organisations and governments ill-prepared for such threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division
Artificial Intelligence

Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division

Fujitsu intensifies its battle against cybercrime in Australia and New Zealand by establishing a dedicated team of data security specialists, consolidating regional expertise and acquisitions like Enable and oobe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Booming AI deepfake detector market set to hit USD $5.7 million by 2034
Cybersecurity

Booming AI deepfake detector market set to hit USD $5.7 million by 2034

Rising concerns over 'deepfakes' pave the way for the booming AI Deepfake Detector Tool Market, which is set to reach over USD $5.7 million by 2034, propelled by advancements in AI and cloud solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

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