New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 65
AI & remote work transform contact centre industry
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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ai
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productivity
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empathy
Contact centres across ANZ are experiencing a significant shift to remote working and AI integration, enhancing customer service delivery.
One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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spacetech
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cleantech
One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.
SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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skills gap
Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.
Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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government
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labour party
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transparency
Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.
Microsoft New Zealand demonstrates robust growth despite economic fluctuations
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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microsoft
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investment
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financial results
Despite economic upheaval, Microsoft New Zealand sees a robust 11.48% rise in revenue, solid growth in assets, and an impressive equity surge, indicating strong financial performance.
Oracle New Zealand posts remarkable turnaround in 2023 financial results
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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oracle
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financial results
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asset management
In a significant reversal, Oracle New Zealand recorded a NZ$7.64m net profit in 2023, bouncing back from a NZ$7.5m loss in 2022, despite a marginal dip in revenue.
Harvey Norman NZ sales dip $100 million in financial year 2023
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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harvey norman
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financial results
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expenses
Harvey Norman's NZ sector faces financial woes, reporting a $100m plunge in sales revenue and a 33.6% decrease in net profit for 2023.
Boxing Day sales reign supreme for Kiwi online shoppers
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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ecommerce
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christmas
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black friday
Boxing Day beats Black Friday and Cyber Monday as favourite for bargain hunting among Kiwi online shoppers, with site visits to New Zealand's PriceMe.co.nz rising 11%.
Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.
Aotearoa New Zealand sees dip in Boxing Day spending
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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shopping
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spending
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revenue
Aotearoa New Zealand sees slight decline in Boxing Day spending in 2023, which could be disappointing for retailers, a new report reveals.
Vector's PRISMED project receives inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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power / energy
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vector
Vector's PRISMED project awarded inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant, aimed at utilising smart meter data.
Daon's xSentinel tackles synthetic audio threats through real-time detection
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
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genai
Daon has launched xSentinel, a real-time detection system designed to protect organisations from synthetic audio threats, including deepfakes and AI-generated voice attacks.
Dicker Data expands Juniper Networks partnership to New Zealand
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Providing access to artificial intelligence-driven network solutions, Dicker Data has extended its partnership with Juniper Networks into New Zealand.
N4L's commitment to secure digital schooling featured in 2023 report
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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edutech
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soc
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supply chain
Network for Learning's 2023 Annual Report highlights the unwavering commitment to secure digital education provision for NZ schools.
CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
'CCL named 'Major Player' in APAC cloud services by IDC MarketScape, the only New Zealand firm to achieve this distinction.
Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
New Zealand's cybersecurity expenditure could boost as Rapid7 appoints Duo, a branch of Sektor, for strategic distribution.
AvePoint partners with Microsoft to expand New Zealand data residency offerings
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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agentic ai
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copilots
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microsoft
AvePoint joins hands with Microsoft to bolster New Zealand's data residency solutions, simplifying Copilot adoption for firms.
Xero & AWS partner to boost digital capabilities for Australasian SMBs
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Xero and Amazon Web Services join forces to enhance digital capabilities of SMBs in Australia and New Zealand.
Kiwi crypto investors trade NZD $4.6 billion in first year on Binance
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Kiwi crypto investors traded NZD $4.6bn in digital assets in the first year on Binance New Zealand, the largest local exchange.
Blackpearl & Arcanum AI join forces to revolutionise tech collaborations
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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progress
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talent
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arcanum ai
Kiwi tech firms Blackpearl and Arcanum AI merge AI capabilities with cloud services to revolutionise tech collaborations.