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ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth
Data Analytics

ANZ businesses accelerate AI adoption for innovation & growth

Australian and New Zealand businesses are rapidly adopting AI for expenses, supply chains, and sales, boosting innovation but raising ethical concerns, says SAP.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking
Biometrics

Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking

ŌURA app enhances its Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking of key biometrics, helping women navigate pregnancy in real time across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers
Physical Security

Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Chris Teeling named Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Software
Financial Systems

Chris Teeling named Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Software

Chris Teeling has been appointed CEO of Arlo Software, leading its global expansion from the Petone headquarters in Wellington.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Dr. Bronner's boosts Australian sales by 55% after Amazon refresh
Customer Experience

Dr. Bronner's boosts Australian sales by 55% after Amazon refresh

Dr. Bronner's monthly Amazon sales in Australia surged by 55% after Pattern revamped its storefront, boosting revenue and customer engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Visa appoints Meble Tin to lead Oceania marketing from Sydney
Fintech

Visa appoints Meble Tin to lead Oceania marketing from Sydney

Visa has appointed Meble Tin as Head of Marketing for Oceania, leading efforts from Sydney to boost brand and client engagement across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage
Private Cloud

AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage

AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand surges, with 21% noting gains despite a skills shortage delaying digital transformation and product development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Enterprise Wide discusses how SAP's AI is transforming retail
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Enterprise Wide discusses how SAP's AI is transforming retail

AI and cloud technology revolutionise retail with faster demand forecasts, reducing out-of-stocks and boosting sustainability at stores like Woolworths.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation

AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit
eSports

X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit

Nine teams from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in Melbourne for X-Golf's tech-driven X-League championship, blending golf with advanced simulator technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear
Digital Transformation

AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear

Nearly half of organisations remain in AI pilot phases, highlighting the need for cautious planning and security-focused adoption in 2025.

By JP Browne • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Motorola & One NZ launch 5G phones with satellite TXT support
Motorola

Motorola & One NZ launch 5G phones with satellite TXT support

Motorola and One New Zealand launch 4G and 5G phones with satellite TXT support, aiding connectivity as the 3G network retires this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
AI-scribes boost GP efficiency but raise ethics concerns in NZ care
Data Protection

AI-scribes boost GP efficiency but raise ethics concerns in NZ care

AI-powered transcription tools boost efficiency for 40% of New Zealand GPs but spark ethical and data security concerns amid evolving regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Good practice guide for asbestos surveys
Risk & Compliance

Good practice guide for asbestos surveys

Buildings erected before 2000 are most at risk, as WorkSafe's new guide aims to help surveyors spot asbestos and prevent unsafe exposure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Downgrades for New Zealand property market
Property Market

Downgrades for New Zealand property market

Weakening trade sentiment and softer growth have prompted CBRE to cut New Zealand rental expectations for the second half of 2025 and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Sustainability On-Site
Social Media

Sustainability On-Site

Builders could cut landfill and save money as a new industry-led guide makes waste reduction simpler on New Zealand job sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025