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New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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r&d
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agriculture
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food technology
New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.
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Moloco & MetaRouter team up for enhanced ad personalisation
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
Moloco and MetaRouter have formed a partnership to enhance ad personalisation for retailers in Australia and New Zealand while prioritising customer privacy.
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How a boutique Auckland firm mastered the art of small-market PR
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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martech
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public relations
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storytelling
A boutique agency in Auckland has excelled in navigating New Zealand's challenging media landscape, providing invaluable PR services for small and multinational firms alike.
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ANZ executives focus on agentic AI to boost productivity
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cx
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A recent Salesforce study reveals that 69% of C-suite executives in Australia and New Zealand prioritise agentic AI, with 38% already implementing the technology.
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Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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saas
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ecommerce
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auror
Airwallex has launched in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as its first local hire, aiming to provide Kiwi businesses with innovative payment solutions.
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Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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smart home
Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.
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Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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robots
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data analytics
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agtech
Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.
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Salesforce announces winners of 2024 ANZ Partner Awards
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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martech
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cdp
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cleantech
Salesforce has unveiled the winners of its 2024 ANZ Partner of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional contributions from partners across Australia and New Zealand.
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ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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workplace culture
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pd
ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.
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Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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productivity
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randstad
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work-life balance
A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.
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AI’s power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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edge computing
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power / energy
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New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.
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Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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payment technologies
Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.
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Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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cx
Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.
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Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is set to expand into New Zealand with a NZD $75 million investment, opening three showrooms across the country.
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GIMME transforms NZ alcohol delivery with safety focus
Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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safety
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speed
GIMME, an on-demand alcohol delivery service in New Zealand, aims to revolutionise consumption by prioritising speed, safety, and responsible drinking.
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Bluechip Infotech New Zealand celebrates 30th anniversary
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Bluechip Infotech New Zealand celebrates 30 years in IT distribution, evolving from a small operation into a major industry player under Chris Fitzgerald's leadership.
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Royal NZ College partners with Tribal for new LMS system
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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edutech
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martech
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personalisation
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has partnered with Tribal Group to implement a new learner management system aimed at enhancing education efficiency.
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Christchurch firm Concentrate wins 2024 HubSpot Impact Award
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Christchurch's Concentrate has won HubSpot's 2024 Impact Award for Product Excellence, celebrating its redesign of Chelsea Sugar's website which boosted user engagement.
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Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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microsoft
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amazon
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digital marketing
Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.
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Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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data privacy
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healthtech
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cloud services
Banyan Software has acquired healthcare technology firm Medtech Global, enhancing its reach in Australia and New Zealand's healthcare markets.