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Pharmx portal launch reduces supply chain time to one day

Pharmx has launched a new supplier portal designed to cut supply chain integration from twelve weeks to just one day, benefiting over 7,000 Australian pharmacies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth

Blackpearl Group has appointed Christie Kerner as Chief Operating Officer to drive its US expansion, leveraging her 30 years in scaling successful businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Data Analytics

Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities

Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Apple

Former Apple executive Reuben Bijl joins Abundium as Partner

Reuben Bijl, a former senior executive at Apple, has joined Abundium as a Partner, bringing over a decade of tech experience to the multinational networking group.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

EduTech

New Zealand's Gallagher Security signs key MoUs in India

Gallagher Security has signed two MoUs in India during New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit, aiming to enhance collaboration in various sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

EduTech

Workday named leader in 2025 Gartner education systems

Workday has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Higher Education Student Information Systems, showcasing its commitment to modernising education technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Ransomware

Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops

A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Cloud Security

Tanium & DXC partner to boost cybersecurity in Australasia

Tanium and DXC Technology have joined forces to bolster cybersecurity efficiency for businesses in Australia and New Zealand through enhanced endpoint management.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Access4 expands into UK with Luminate Wholesale purchase

Access4 has acquired UK-based Luminate Wholesale to bolster its international expansion strategy, enhancing its SASBOSS platform in the UK market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

Fintech

High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking

Simon Bridges and drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett showcased the speed of digital banking at Hampton Downs, highlighting Emerge's innovative approach to open banking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

Customer Experience

Verizon Connect & vWork partner to enhance fleet delivery

Verizon Connect has teamed up with vWork to revolutionise fleet delivery in Australia and New Zealand, integrating advanced management and dispatch solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Money management

Revolut launches euro accounts for New Zealand customers

Revolut has launched a feature enabling New Zealand customers to open local EUR accounts, enhancing transaction efficiency and currency management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

EduTech

Digital access programme RAD sees demand outstripping supply

Recycle A Device reports growing demand for their tech initiatives across New Zealand, yet struggles with limited supplies of refurbished laptops amid rapid expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Mercury enhances services with One NZ fibre network upgrade

Mercury is upgrading its services by partnering with One NZ to enhance its fibre network, aiming for greater capacity and improved reliability across New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Fintech

RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened its Exchange Settlement Account System to fintechs, paving the way for AI innovation and enhanced banking competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Gaming

Toi Mai announces reforms in New Zealand vocational education

Toi Mai has unveiled significant updates to enhance work-based learning and vocational education in New Zealand amidst the shift to Industry Skills Boards by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

KiwiRail

Is KiwiRail going back to the bad old days?

Secondary rail lines across New Zealand face slower maintenance and more speed restrictions under KiwiRail’s latest plan, alarming South Island operators.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025