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CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan
2026

Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan

Intelia NZ plans 'game changer' 3000km Te Waipounamu cable to boost digital connectivity between NZ's South Island, Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Cloudera says to prioritise data security
AI Security

Data Privacy Day: Cloudera says to prioritise data security

Data Privacy Day focus: As mistrust in data handling soars amongst Australians, Cloudera VP rallies businesses to heighten data security amid GenAI adoption.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Forpoint Solutions & Velixo partner to transform financial reporting
Data Analytics

Forpoint Solutions & Velixo partner to transform financial reporting

In a bid to optimise financial reporting among mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand, Forpoint Solutions partners with Canadian-based Velixo, merging business process optimisation and advanced analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Loyalty, technology and personalisation - what's new?
Data Analytics

Loyalty, technology and personalisation - what's new?

The dynamic world of loyalty is rapidly evolving, reshaped by technology, consumer behaviour, and a quest for authenticity. Australian Loyalty Association experts offer firsthand insights into this transformation.

By Jonathan Reeve • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software
Software-as-a-Service

Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software

Joseph Lyons, former Managing Director of Xero APAC, takes the helm of ELMO Software as CEO, set to fast-track growth across its HR tech operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Eaton Electrical ANZ names John Atherton as new Managing Director
Power / Energy

Eaton Electrical ANZ names John Atherton as new Managing Director

John Atherton to steer Eaton Electrical ANZ as Managing Director, eyeing strategic expansion after impressive track record in the power sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director
Accenture

Justin Mowday named Accenture's New Zealand Managing Director

Justin Mowday takes the reins as Accenture's Country Managing Director for New Zealand from March 1, 2024, bolstering the firm's executive committee.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Tree feller’s ‘dismissive attitude’ put motorists at risk
Risk & Compliance

Tree feller’s ‘dismissive attitude’ put motorists at risk

A Nelson court fined Stratford Logging operator Kevin Howard Stratford NZD $56,000 after unsafe felling beside State Highway 60 endangered motorists.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Why infrastructure costs as much as it does
Supply Chain

Why infrastructure costs as much as it does

Infrastructure providers have limited control over costs as new research says global markets and local constraints drive wage and material swings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 28th Jan 2024
Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization
DevOps

Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization

Dynamo6 becomes the first New Zealand firm awarded with Google Cloud Work Transformation - SMB Specialization. The prestigious tech status recognises Dynamo6's continued technical proficiency and customer success with Google Workspace migrations and deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Momentum re-building in property market
Property Market

Momentum re-building in property market

Sales activity picked up in December as lower days to sell and firmer prices signalled the property market may be moving into a more positive phase.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Is New Zealand’s infrastructure workforce adequate?
Human Capital Management

Is New Zealand’s infrastructure workforce adequate?

Women make up just 11% of the sector as Te Waihanga warns future capacity pressures may hinder infrastructure delivery.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Residential construction costs levelling out
Supply Chain

Residential construction costs levelling out

Pressures on supply chains and builder capacity are easing, with annual residential construction cost growth falling to a seven-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Qrious urges NZ businesses to harness big data speed for success
Data Analytics

Qrious urges NZ businesses to harness big data speed for success

Qrious underscores the urgency in analysing big data for market competitiveness while co-receiving the System Integrator Partners of the Year award with Lightfold from Coalesce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport
Partner Programmes

Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport

Singer Electric and ABB are set to revolutionise maritime industry with the launch of the first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for Auckland Transport's electric and hybrid-electric ferries, aiming to boost industry competitiveness and cut emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
JBL New Zealand launches mid-range headphones with premium features
Digital Entertainment

JBL New Zealand launches mid-range headphones with premium features

JBL New Zealand unveils the LIVE 770NC and 670NC, headphones boasting premium features like Adaptive Noise Cancelling and up to 65-hour battery life, all offered at a mid-range price.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024