Australia & New Zealand stories
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.
Aviato named Google Cloud partner of the year for ANZ
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Aviato Consulting wins Google Cloud's ANZ Partner of the Year award after rapid growth, a major migration push and rising AI specialisation.
Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Yesterday
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
Island taps Hugh Darvall to drive APAC partner growth as demand rises for safer AI-enabled workspaces and a move away from legacy security tools.
1Cover expands Adyen payments deal, saves AUD $35,000
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
1Cover deepens Adyen partnership across Australia and New Zealand, cutting payments costs and streamlining insurance transactions for customers and staff.
New Zealand households cut festive discretionary spending
3 days ago
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gaming
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data analytics
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planning
New Zealand households trim holiday splurges as cost-of-living pressure pushes spending towards smaller treats and away from big-ticket buys.
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
3 days ago
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data protection
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fintech
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breach prevention
Persona taps ConnectID to let Australian firms verify users' ages through banks, avoiding passport uploads as child-safety rules tighten.
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
3 days ago
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Fortanix taps two senior hires as Australia and New Zealand businesses step up spending on AI, quantum-ready and consolidated data security.
Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand
3 days ago
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smart home
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harvey norman
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pets
Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
3 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Agentic AI is forcing a rethink of enterprise security, with firms urged to treat bots as identities and police decisions as they happen.
Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion
4 days ago
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saas
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data analytics
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siem
Databricks taps Simon Davies to steer Asia Pacific and Japan push amid 85% regional growth and a bigger Singapore base.
SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners
Last week
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Deloitte, Microsoft and Intel among SAS partner awards winners as global software vendor spotlights channel growth across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
SentinelOne appoints Shah as Channel Director for ANZ & APJ distribution
Last week
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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partner programmes
SentinelOne taps Shah to expand partner network across Australia, New Zealand and APJ as AI-driven threat shifts lift channel demand.
Year13 launches Anyway AI career coach in Australia
Last week
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edutech
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Year13 expands into Australia with Anyway, an AI career coach for 14 to 24-year-olds backed by the University of New England and industry partners.
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
Last week
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
Last week
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data protection
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.
Hitachi Vantara names ANZ partner award winners 2025 awards
Last week
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storage
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara has honoured five Australia and New Zealand partners at its 2025 awards, as the vendor steps up channel investment amid AI readiness concerns.
Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses
Last week
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Thryv has rolled out Thryv AI Lead Flow in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to help small businesses capture enquiries, score prospects and automate follow-up.
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
Last week
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saas
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gaming
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data protection
Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
Last week
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saas
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Ping Identity appoints Antony Collins as Regional Vice President for Channels and Alliances across Asia Pacific and Japan to expand partner ecosystem.