New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 43

JBL unveils Auracast-enabled speakers & prioritises sustainability in NZ
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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bluetooth
JBL amplifies New Zealand's portable audio scene with the launch of the Xtreme 4, Clip 5, and Go 4, employing innovative AuracastTM technology and prioritising sustainability.

Westcon-Comstor to offer FlashStack solution for NZ partners
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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storage
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multi-cloud
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edge ai
Westcon-Comstor brings FlashStack infrastructure solution to New Zealand through an extended partnership with IT pioneer, Pure Storage and Cisco, propelling hybrid-cloud environments and efficient data storage.

The Instillery launches affordable Microsoft MDR services in New Zealand
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
The Instillery, an IT firm in New Zealand, rolls out affordable Microsoft Managed Detection and Response services to reinforce cybersecurity for businesses deterred by high costs.

MYOB updates platform for easier SMB user experience
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB has updated its business management platform to simplify navigation for small-to-medium businesses, enhancing usability.

Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
Wed, 1st May 2024
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edutech
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encryption
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phishing
Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.

Samsung Electronics NZ sees 37.4% increase in net profit
Wed, 1st May 2024
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samsung
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kpmg
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financial results
Samsung Electronics New Zealand sees a 37.4% rise in net profit for the year 2023 despite a slight drop in revenue and cash equivalents.

Hewlett-Packard New Zealand sees net profit for year decline 76.1%
Wed, 1st May 2024
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hpe
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financial results
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report
Despite Hewlett-Packard New Zealand's gross profit seeing a 7.5% increase to NZD $28.7M in 2023, it faced a significant 76.1% fall in net profit.

Exclusive: How New Era Technology is focusing on the cloud
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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edutech
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ai
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origins
New Era Technology, a global service provider, is strategically leveraging cloud technologies and AI, enabling businesses and educational institutions to focus on their primary activities.

How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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business continuity
DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.

Dropbox unveils new features in Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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encryption
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agentic ai
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copilots
Dropbox boosts productivity and security in Australia and New Zealand with new features including end-to-end encryption, Microsoft Teams integration and AI-powered search tool, Dropbox Dash.

New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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email security
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ai
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scams
More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.

NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
E-commerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.

Auckland ranks fourth in global remote work destinations
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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digital nomads
Auckland, New Zealand, clinches the fourth spot globally for best remote work destinations in Remote's 2024 report, standing out for its quality of life and connectivity.

Noel Leeming launches tech trade-in scheme across New Zealand
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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smartphones
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
Noel Leeming launches a trade-in scheme allowing New Zealand customers to exchange old electronics for gift cards, promoting both sustainability and affordable tech upgrades.

New Zealand small businesses show job growth, sales lag behind
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
New Zealand's small businesses reported 7% year-on-year job growth in the March quarter, surpassing the long-term average of 3%.

Exclusive: How SAS is tackling risk management and compliance
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
Innovative analytics and AI company, SAS, led by Chris Schaub, is revolutionising risk management and compliance practices in Australia and New Zealand.

Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Armis predicts nation-states could target the 2024 global elections for a major cyber attack, with many organisations and governments ill-prepared for such threats.

Vertiv launches AI-powered SmartAisle 3 for data centre efficiency boost
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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physical security
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apm
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power / energy
Vertiv revolutionises micro modular data centre design with the introduction of the AI-infused SmartAisle 3, enhancing operational efficiency and offering energy savings of up to 20%.

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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genai
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ai
At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.