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JBL 4369 Studio Monitor launches in Australia, New Zealand
Speakers

JBL 4369 Studio Monitor launches in Australia, New Zealand

Serious hi-fi buyers in Australia and New Zealand gain a new flagship speaker, priced at AUD $39,000 a pair, from JBL's Studio Monitor range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement
Software-as-a-Service

Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement

Councils and planners will get a single system for consultation data as the deal links engagement software with analytics amid rising scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
BISSELL wins Red Dot for PowerClean FurGuard vacuum
Hair Removal

BISSELL wins Red Dot for PowerClean FurGuard vacuum

Households with pets may benefit from BISSELL's cordless stick vacuum, after its PowerClean FurGuard 280W won a Red Dot Design Award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners
Fintech

Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners

International founders can now open US business accounts remotely, as Bluevine removes a major barrier for overseas owners in eight markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Westcon-Comstor expands Ericsson private 5G in APAC
Network Infrastructure

Westcon-Comstor expands Ericsson private 5G in APAC

Channel partners across Asia-Pacific will gain wider access to private 5G as Ericsson broadens distribution through Westcon-Comstor.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work
Generative AI

Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work

Most Australian employees using AI say it lifts productivity, but many still hide that use from bosses as workplace rules lag behind adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 5 days ago
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Smart Cities

SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job

Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • 5 days ago
Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief
Digital Transformation

Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief

The move puts a seasoned executive in charge of Fortinet's Asia Pacific push as cybersecurity spending accelerates across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AI spending races ahead of revenue, warns academyEX
Data Protection

AI spending races ahead of revenue, warns academyEX

Investor hopes are outpacing returns as major tech groups pour US$725 billion into AI this year, academyEX says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Five Eyes warns AI heightens cyber risk & sovereignty
Software-as-a-Service

Five Eyes warns AI heightens cyber risk & sovereignty

Boards are being urged to overhaul defences as AI speeds attacks and exposes firms to foreign vendors' access risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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New Zealand urged to boost transparency in data use
Data Protection

New Zealand urged to boost transparency in data use

Wider adoption of AI tools is prompting calls for plain-language data rules that give New Zealanders more control over personal information.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
New Zealand shoppers turn to AI & social for research
Omnichannel

New Zealand shoppers turn to AI & social for research

Rising living costs are pushing New Zealand shoppers to compare prices, reviews and product details across AI, social media and search.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago
OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand
eCommerce

OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand

Wearers in New Zealand can buy the clip-on model online for NZD $399, as OPPO bets on open-ear earbuds with better sound and calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Tait Systems NZ appoints Steve Bush as chief executive
Collaboration

Tait Systems NZ appoints Steve Bush as chief executive

The move comes as New Zealand's emergency services network enters a crucial delivery phase ahead of rollout across 2026 and 2027.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline
Application Security

Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline

AI wellbeing coaches face persistent probing, and the company says health tools must be monitored daily as attacks grow more sophisticated.

By Shane Morton • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Motorola launches seven smartphones in New Zealand
5G & Beyond

Motorola launches seven smartphones in New Zealand

Buyers in New Zealand gain a wider choice of Motorola handsets, with seven new models spanning entry-level 5G phones to a NZD $3,499 foldable.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
New Zealanders hit by scams during big life events
Data Protection

New Zealanders hit by scams during big life events

Middle-aged New Zealanders are increasingly exposed as scammers target house moves, job searches and big purchases, research shows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 5 days ago