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Deputy names Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to drive AI
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data analytics
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Deputy has named Ciaran Hale as Chief Technology Officer to spearhead AI innovation and enhance technology for shift-based businesses globally.
APAC leads with USD $11.3m average AI spend as global gap widens
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Asia Pacific leads global AI investment with an average spend of USD $11.3m, as companies worldwide increase AI budgets by 250%, widening the adoption gap.
Experts reveal how AI Agents impact retail, shopping and customer loyalty
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
AI agents will transform retail loyalty by acting as personal concierges, optimising offers, and demanding trust and transparency in shopping experiences.
Prezzee & UnionPay partner to expand global digital gifting
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global expansion
Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.
SEON expands real-time AML suite with AI-driven risk platform
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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SEON launches AI-powered real-time AML suite, unifying fraud and compliance tools to enhance risk detection and streamline regulatory reporting.
Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey
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management
Opus 2 leads AI adoption in litigation management, with nearly half of major law firms choosing its platform, five times more than any rival solution.
Datadog launches enhanced log tools for cost & compliance needs
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Datadog unveils enhanced log management tools helping firms cut costs and meet strict compliance, including long-term retention and local data storage options.
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
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Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
NZ cyber incidents cause NZD $7.8 million loss in early 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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New Zealand's cyber incidents in Q1 2025 caused NZD $7.8 million in losses, marking a 14.7% rise and the second-highest quarterly total ever reported.
JFrog & NVIDIA partner for enterprise-ready sovereign AI control
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edge computing
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application security
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JFrog and NVIDIA have teamed up to deliver a sovereign AI solution, letting enterprises control, manage, and deploy AI models securely and compliantly.
KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading
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rpa
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risk & compliance
KX and NVIDIA have launched the AI Banker Agent, an AI system designed to enhance real-time decision-making and client service in global trading markets.
Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices
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Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.
Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future
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smart grids
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digitalisation
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energy sector
The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.
Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
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supply chain
CIOs resist SAP’s S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor’s roadmap.
Databricks One launches to bring AI tools to all employees
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Databricks One launches a code-free AI platform empowering all employees, from executives to frontline staff, to explore data using natural language queries.
Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance
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risk & compliance
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diligent
Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.
Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship
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power / energy
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consumer nz
Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.
Denodo earns Snowflake financial services competency
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Denodo has earned the Snowflake Financial Services Competency, recognising its expertise in secure data management for banking, capital markets, and insurance.
Ivo launches AI tools to transform contract analysis & insight
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
Ivo unveils AI tools Repository and Assistant, transforming contract analysis with instant insights and up to 75% faster review for over 200 legal teams.