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Z Energy launches Z Rewards offering new loyalty incentives
Customer Experience

Z Energy launches Z Rewards offering new loyalty incentives

Z Energy has launched Z Rewards, a loyalty programme offering points on fuel, food and EV charging, redeemable for in-store treats via the Z App.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX
Data Analytics

The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX

AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.

By Richard Lundgren • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail
Digital Transformation

If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail

Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.

By James Finley • 6 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
IoT Security

Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate

DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
Clean technologies

Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system

Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Defending the Cloud from the Edge
Firewalls

Defending the Cloud from the Edge

As organisations adopt multi-cloud strategies, inconsistent security measures leave web applications vulnerable to evolving AI-driven and layered cyber attacks.

By Guy Brown • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Synology unveils new data & cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025
Storage

Synology unveils new data & cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025

Synology unveiled advanced data management and cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2025, focusing on partnerships and tech growth in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand
DevOps

Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand

Smartsheet reports 260% customer growth in Australia and New Zealand, and nearly 250% across Asia-Pacific and Japan over the past five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities
Digital Transformation

AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities

Brands in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly adopting AI, with 29% deploying generative AI in 2025, yet data management and personalisation challenges persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ
Unified Communications

Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ

Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation LEO satellite service offering 99.9% availability for critical sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops
Smart Home

Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops

Dreame Technology launches a smart home line tailored for New Zealand, now available in 20+ major retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
Digital Entertainment

LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs

LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap
Digital Transformation

NZ government agencies urged to adopt AI to fix records gap

A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649
Wearables

OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649

OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million
Physical Security

Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million

Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel's Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand's innovation sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Why New Zealand financial services providers must modernise their operations in FY2026
Customer Experience

Why New Zealand financial services providers must modernise their operations in FY2026

New Zealand financial firms must modernise outdated systems in FY2026 to meet rising customer demands and avoid losing market share.

By Jeremy Thomas • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025