ANZ stories - Page 1
Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years
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westpac
Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after 25 years, having established and grown its Australia-New Zealand business, to pursue new ventures.
Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
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inflation
Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
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cybersecurity
Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.
Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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biometrics
BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.
Arctic Wolf celebrates top ANZ partners as channel network doubles
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cloud security
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ai security
Arctic Wolf has doubled its ANZ partner network, naming REDD, CSW-IT, and Ethan Global as 2025 Partner of the Year award recipients.
Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ
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Voitec is now the official distributor of Heedify’s Microsoft Teams attendant console in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing frontline communication efficiency.
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.
AI agents to play key role in ANZ IT security, report finds
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
AI agents are set to play a vital role in IT security as 36% of ANZ teams use them now, with adoption predicted to rise to 68% within two years.
Westcon-Comstor & Ericsson boost 5G growth in Australia & NZ
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Westcon-Comstor and Ericsson partner to accelerate 5G adoption across ANZ, enhancing enterprise connectivity and partner growth opportunities.
AI agent adoption rises among IT security leaders in ANZ
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.
M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
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wearables
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surveillance
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iot
M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.
ANZ consumers want first-contact solutions but satisfaction lags
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martech
Research shows 53% of ANZ consumers value first-contact resolution in service, yet only 33% of CX leaders believe they deliver highly personalised experiences.
Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.
Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API
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fintech
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api
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data privacy
New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.
Infinigate & Torq partner to roll out AI security solution
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Infinigate partners with Torq to distribute HyperSOC, an AI-driven solution enhancing security operations centres across Europe with advanced automation.
The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
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iot security
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quantum computing
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genai
DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
ANZ organisations focus on IP & data as cyber threats surge
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Arctic Wolf's 2025 report reveals IP, data, and privacy protection top cybersecurity priorities in Australia and New Zealand amid rising ransomware threats.
AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
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Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.