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Google New Zealand posts higher 2025 revenue & profit
Google

Google New Zealand posts higher 2025 revenue & profit

Higher advertising demand helped lift Google New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $27.6 million, despite rising costs and tax.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
TrustLogix adds AI agent controls to TrustAI platform
Data Protection

TrustLogix adds AI agent controls to TrustAI platform

Businesses facing ShadowAI risks can now block rogue agents and trace access more tightly as TrustLogix expands controls at the data layer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Go Swag raises USD $5m for US expansion with Mercia
Digital Transformation

Go Swag raises USD $5m for US expansion with Mercia

The Glasgow gifting platform plans to add 40 staff and open a Southeast Asia warehouse as it targets a bigger US market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Juniper Networks Australia profit declines in 2025
Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks Australia profit declines in 2025

Higher administrative costs eroded Juniper Networks Australia's gains, as profit fell 16% despite revenue rising to USD $138.7 million in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Manufacturing

CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says

Strategic deployment, rather than bigger budgets, is emerging as the key way finance chiefs can turn AI into revenue and margin gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow
Software-as-a-Service

ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow

Rising subscription income lifted annual revenue 17% to AUD $819.8 million, even as the Australia business stayed in the red.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025
IT services

Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025

Higher costs and a marginal revenue decline left Gartner Australasia with AUD $13.3 million pre-tax profit in 2025, down from AUD $14.0 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Sinch named Gartner leader in CPaaS for fourth year
Digital Transformation

Sinch named Gartner leader in CPaaS for fourth year

Enterprises are putting greater weight on fraud controls and identity checks as AI-driven customer messaging becomes central to CPaaS buying decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Fastly appoints Peter Scott as ANZ Channel Manager
Digital Transformation

Fastly appoints Peter Scott as ANZ Channel Manager

The hire signals a sharper push into partner-led sales across Australia and New Zealand, as Fastly seeks specialised local reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Doppel launches email security to fight phishing campaigns
Cloud Security

Doppel launches email security to fight phishing campaigns

Security teams may get broader visibility into phishing campaigns as Doppel adds inbox defence to its platform for social engineering attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
West England tech warns weak links are stalling growth
Clean technologies

West England tech warns weak links are stalling growth

Fragmented funding and slow cross-regional links could leave West of England tech firms struggling to scale, advocates say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director
Partner Programmes

Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director

Demand for consistent global IT support is driving Nebula Global Services to bolster senior leadership as it expands across 170 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs
Virtual Private Networks

Spitfire IoT revenue surges as UK customers adopt SIMs

UK firms are cutting connectivity costs as Spitfire's IoT revenue jumps 238% on demand from generators, EV chargers and kiosks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Consistent wins NCN awards for surveillance & gaming
Gaming

Consistent wins NCN awards for surveillance & gaming

The awards bolster Consistent's push into locally made security and gaming gear, as it unveils STQC-certified cameras for Indian buyers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Windcave profit rises as cash position strengthens
Fintech

Windcave profit rises as cash position strengthens

Stronger operating cash flow lifted Windcave's year-end cash balance to NZD $108.1 million, even as revenue was broadly flat.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
SAP New Zealand profit more than doubles on cloud growth
Software-as-a-Service

SAP New Zealand profit more than doubles on cloud growth

Cloud demand lifted SAP New Zealand's annual profit to NZD $17.4 million, more than double the prior year, as revenue rose nearly 16%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline
Enterprise Resource Planning

IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline

Higher margins and lower costs lifted IBM New Zealand's profit even as annual revenue dropped 13.4% to NZD $111.9 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month