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Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path

Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Global Stories

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Document Management

Felix to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m, raising AUD $16m

Felix Group is set to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m and raise AUD $16m to expand its construction software platform and boost growth in ANZ and beyond.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Firewalls

WatchGuard names top ANZ partners for 2024 awards recognition

WatchGuard Technologies has honoured top ANZ partners for 2024, spotlighting achievements in service, growth and security platform adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth

Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Partner Programmes

Wiise celebrates top ANZ partners at third annual awards

Wiise celebrated its top ANZ partners at the third annual awards, honouring excellence across 11 categories including innovation and customer service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Firewalls

Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to boost hybrid cloud security

Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to enhance cybersecurity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments in Australia and New Zealand, boosting MSPs' efficiency and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

DLA Piper

ISG sells 75% stake to Shaw & Partners for NZD $67.5 million

ISG has sold a 75% stake to Shaw and Partners for NZD $67.5 million, marking a major step in its growth and partnership with Switzerland's EFG International.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Crypto

From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Smart Home

Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro

The BenQ ScreenBar Pro offers remote workers a stylish, efficient desk light with 16 brightness levels and an auto sensor for NZD $299.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Payment Technologies

Lunchonline delivers 3.3 million school lunches in 15 years

Lunchonline, based in Napier, has delivered over 3.3 million school lunches across New Zealand in 15 years, easing parents' routines and supporting local food providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses

A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain

Nearly 90% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, but only 12% have scaled adoption across entire enterprises, says Datacom research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Recruitment

South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Gaming

Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success

Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal

Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025