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Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical
Artificial Intelligence

Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical

Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
EduTech

Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney
Kroll

Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney

Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work
Unified Communications

NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Celonis named Leader & Star Performer in Everest Group study
Artificial Intelligence

Celonis named Leader & Star Performer in Everest Group study

Celonis has been named a Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group Process Mining PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024, highlighting its market dominance and continuous innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Trend Micro launches Inline NDR to enhance network security
Firewalls

Trend Micro launches Inline NDR to enhance network security

Trend Micro has unveiled Inline Network Detection and Response, integrated into Trend Vision One, offering advanced decryption and enhancing SOC capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Westcon-Comstor APAC earns Ecovadis silver for sustainability
Power / Energy

Westcon-Comstor APAC earns Ecovadis silver for sustainability

Westcon-Comstor's APAC division ascends to EcoVadis silver status, placing in the top 15% for sustainability, marking progress from last year's bronze.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Trend Micro to unveil AI-driven security solution at COMPUTEX 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro to unveil AI-driven security solution at COMPUTEX 2024

Trend Micro has revealed plans to showcase a groundbreaking AI-driven data centre security solution at COMPUTEX 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
EduTech

New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific

The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Largest build-to-rent development is just the start
Māori

Largest build-to-rent development is just the start

New legislation could unlock thousands more build-to-rent homes as New Zealand opens its largest such development in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
EduTech

Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds

Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Unified Communications

Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Salesforce & BCG report reveals NZ's USD$5.1bn AI potential
Data Protection

Salesforce & BCG report reveals NZ's USD$5.1bn AI potential

Salesforce and BCG report that integrating GenAI into New Zealand's government services could unlock USD$5.1 billion by 2030, but trust remains a major hurdle.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Connectivity

Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ

The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
NZ businesses struggle with data quality for AI adoption
Data Protection

NZ businesses struggle with data quality for AI adoption

New research from Datacom reveals only 9% of New Zealand businesses consider their data completely clean, posing significant risks as AI adoption grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom
Crypto

Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom

New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board
Health Technologies

Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board

Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand's digital future and health tech advocacy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024