New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 5

TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand’s growing digital divide in 2026.

SkillsVR launches EVA, an AI assistant unifying VR, mobile and web training with real-time learner guidance and automatic record tracking.

BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link between Singapore and Batam, targeting post-quantum protection for data and AI workloads.

Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.

Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.

New Zealand employers face a flood of overqualified applicants, with 98% struggling to spot standout talent amid rising job applications.

Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.

Prism Sound taps Amber Technology to distribute its full pro audio range and bolster local support across Australia and New Zealand.

Optic Security Group and New Zealand partners have been named finalists in three Global OSPA categories, highlighting Kiwi security talent.

DLA Piper has promoted Edward Eisdell-Moore to partner in its Auckland technology and data practice, effective 1 January 2026.

Meta promotes parental controls over teen social media bans at NZ Instagram safety camp as debate grows on under-16s’ online access.

Aon names London market veteran Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia, to steer cyber, M&A and complex risk lines from Sydney.

AI disruption, cyber threats and inflation now rank as top concerns for Australasian CEOs, even as most still plan to expand in 2026.

Teacher’s Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to grow its AI planning tool, aiming to cut workload and burnout for teachers in NZ, Australia and the UK.

Netpoleon partners with Hack The Box to deliver hands-on cyber skills training and readiness tools to address ANZ’s growing security gap.

One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.

Event planners in Australia and New Zealand face tighter budgets, faster turnarounds and lingering doubts over AI’s place in their work.

LoungePair links with Vietnam Airlines’ Lotusmiles and Auckland Airport’s Strata Lounge, expanding its on-demand lounge access network.

Edifier’s new MR5 studio speakers hit Australia and New Zealand, promising faithful three-way sound, DSP crossover and Hi-Res wireless.

As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.