Market Growth stories - Page 4
NZ firms lift tech spend as AI shifts from trials to scale
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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dr
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digital transformation
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ai
New Zealand firms plan bigger tech budgets as optimism grows, shifting AI from pilots to scaled deployments despite talent and cyber strains.
iGoDirect launches digital Visa rewards in New Zealand
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
iGoDirect enters New Zealand with instant web‑to‑wallet Visa rewards, aiming to replace plastic gift cards in corporate loyalty schemes.
Gigamon holds 50% of deep observability as AI drives boom
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon tightens grip on deep observability with 50% share as AI-driven workloads fuel 25% market growth and rising hybrid cloud demand.
Algolia named an IDC Leader for AI search and discovery
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Algolia named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI search as it posts 38.5% growth and climbs to fifth worldwide in knowledge discovery tools.
Hitachi Vantara names Wendy Koh APAC Sales Vice President
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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storage
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paas
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devops
Hitachi Vantara has named veteran executive Wendy Koh vice president of sales for Asia Pacific to drive AI data and hybrid cloud growth.
Devoli marks record fifth year in Deloitte growth index
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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uc
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iaas
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partner programmes
Devoli becomes first to appear five years running in Deloitte New Zealand's Masters of Growth Index, capping a 478% revenue surge.
AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.
Suprema BioStation 3 sets record as facial ID demand soars
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Suprema's BioStation 3 facial ID terminal is on course for record annual global sales as demand for AI-driven access control accelerates.
Black Friday returns surge threatens brands' profits
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Record Black Friday online sales risk hollowing out profits as soaring returns, refunds and BNPL queries squeeze retailers' margins.
ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
ANZ executives are shifting spend from costly ERP upgrades to agentic AI and automation as talent shortages and ROI pressure intensify.
Jellyfish names Maria Africa to lead ANZ paid media
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Jellyfish names Maria Africa senior director of paid media for Australia and New Zealand as it accelerates AI-driven marketing growth.
Kubus bolsters leadership with new marketing & HR heads
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hcm
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partner programmes
Kubus names Katie Hunt as Head of Marketing and promotes Liv Duncan to Head of HR, strengthening leadership for global growth plans.
AI surge keeps Gigamon atop fast-growing observability
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon holds 50% of the deep observability market as AI and LLM demand fuels rapid hybrid cloud growth toward USD $1.7 billion by 2029.
Exclusive: Celonis' Pascal Coubard shares APAC ambitions and growth
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Celonis' Pascal Coubard eyes rapid APAC expansion after customers unlock USD $8.1 billion in value with its upgraded process intelligence platform.
Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
Intel 471 appoints new CRO & CTO amid rapid growth
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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saas
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cx
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martech
Intel 471 promotes Amy Minyard-Bishop to CRO and Steve Micallef to CTO as it scales cyber threat intelligence amid surging global demand.
Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.
AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.
Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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e-commerce
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amazon
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social media
A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
IRIS names Jens Ulrik Knudsen & Shemin Nurmohamed to lead growth
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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software
IRIS Software Group appoints Jens Ulrik Knudsen as CFO and Shemin Nurmohamed as President for the Americas to boost growth in North America.