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Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search
Marketing Technologies

Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ
Encryption

Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ

Experts warn Australian and New Zealand organisations to urgently prepare for quantum computing's disruptive impact on cybersecurity and encryption standards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Wiise & SignUp Software launch AP automation for SMEs in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Wiise & SignUp Software launch AP automation for SMEs in ANZ

Wiise and SignUp Software have teamed up to offer accounts payable automation for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand via an integrated Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Andrew Fox appointed General Manager for HPE Networking ANZ
Digital Transformation

Andrew Fox appointed General Manager for HPE Networking ANZ

Andrew Fox has been appointed General Manager for HPE Networking in Australia and New Zealand, leading growth and AI-focused networking strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead public sector AI push
Customer Relationship Management

Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead public sector AI push

Granicus has named Karthik Anbalagan to lead its AI innovations, enhancing public sector digital services and citizen engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal
BBC

Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal

Australian firm Software Combined enters the Dutch market by acquiring Unified Streaming, marking its first European expansion and boosting tech presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Ecovacs unveils DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone with AI & fast charge
Smart Home

Ecovacs unveils DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone with AI & fast charge

ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone robotic vacuum with AI, fast Gallium Nitride charging, and advanced cleaning tech, priced AUD $2,999.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Opportunity abounds for public transport
Lord of the Rings

Opportunity abounds for public transport

Road User Charging could redraw the economics of travel, giving buses and trains a chance to win far more commuters in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
State of the Nation
Manufacturing

State of the Nation

Business failures in New Zealand have steadied at elevated levels, with construction, services and retail still driving insolvency pressure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Safeguards for subcontractor funds
Law

Safeguards for subcontractor funds

Subcontractors in New Zealand could recover more than NZD $2.1 million after a High Court ruling said retention funds must be ringfenced in trust.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Simple steps to counter cyber threats
Malware

Simple steps to counter cyber threats

Nearly a quarter of New Zealand SMEs have already been hit by cyberattacks, with many still lacking basic defences against costly breaches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer
Hyperscale

Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer

Seeby Woodhouse, founder of Voyager, will return as CEO on 1 October 2025, focusing on continuing the firm's current growth and strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand

Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape
DevOps

The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape

AI adoption in New Zealand's IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.

By Steve Cotton • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs
Financial Systems

Open for Small Business podcast spotlights Kiwi entrepreneurs

Xero launches Open for Small Business, a podcast showcasing the inspiring journeys and resilience of Aotearoa's small business owners every fortnight.

By Bridget Snelling • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Brits turn to GenAI to find gifts & manage budgets at Christmas
Marketing Technologies

Brits turn to GenAI to find gifts & manage budgets at Christmas

UK shoppers are rapidly embracing generative AI this Christmas, with 71% using it to pick gifts and manage budgets amid rising cost of living worries.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Access the new Investment Boost via Xero
Cartech

Access the new Investment Boost via Xero

New Zealand's Investment Boost lets businesses claim 20% of new asset costs immediately; Xero now supports this for purchases from 22 May 2025 onwards.

By Bridget Snelling • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ

Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025