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Merkle Aotearoa names Stéphan Willemse Head of Digital Experience

Merkle Aotearoa has appointed Stéphan Willemse as Head of Digital Experience to enhance customer experience through innovative, integrated digital solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

EduTech

Network for Learning marks milestone in school network upgrades

Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Jason Langley named Oracle New Zealand Managing Director

Jason Langley has been named Oracle New Zealand's Managing Director, set to succeed John Eastman upon his January 2026 retirement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Roofbuddy processes NZD $78.7 million as it transforms roofing

Roofbuddy has transformed roofing trades with tech, completing 3,594 orders worth NZD $78.7 million, speeding quotes from 24 days to 24 hours.

By James Logan • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025

Air New Zealand

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders in New Zealand buy homes by recognising business growth and backing, not just profit and personal income.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Tim Dacombe-Bird appointed Head of Google Cloud New Zealand

Tim Dacombe-Bird has been named Head of Google Cloud New Zealand, leading local AI and digital transformation efforts from Wellington.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Firewalls

Telesmart joins AoG Marketplace to provide secure network services

Telesmart joins New Zealand's AoG Marketplace, offering secure network management services meeting strict government security standards for public sector use.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

$TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i to empower AI-driven brands$

Digital Transformation

TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i to empower AI-driven brands

TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i, a new AI-focused practice designed to help brands integrate AI for unique strategic and creative growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

One New Zealand & Starlink launch nationwide IoT satellite network

One New Zealand and Starlink launch IoT satellite network providing SMS and data coverage nationwide, including 40% of the country lacking cell towers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure

Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

EduTech

Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups

Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Power / Energy

Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship

Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push

Genesis Energy will implement Workday's cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Customer service

MTF receives high commendation for trust in car loan awards

MTF has been Highly Commended in the 2025 Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands Awards for car loans, highlighting its trusted service in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Fintech

Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API

New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Unified Communications

Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change

Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025