New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 16

Hype & Dexter has rebranded as Avidly APAC, aligning with Avidly Group to scale HubSpot-focused services across Australia and New Zealand.

IDeaS launches Rate Data Advantage in APAC, promising hotels deeper real-time rate intelligence and sharper revenue decisions.

Discover how Canstar re-engineered month-end close, turning late nights and manual workarounds into a scalable, resilient finance platform.

Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.

Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

Wild Tech bolsters APAC expansion, appointing three new C-suite leaders to drive AI-led solutions, operations and revenue growth.

Shuttlerock adopts Workday to unify global finance and HR, tightening controls and boosting real-time insight as its international footprint grows.

THE ICONIC expands Datadog observability across AWS microservices to keep Black Friday traffic spikes and checkouts running smoothly.

Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.

AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.

Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.

As hybrid IT sprawl fuels blind spots and AI-driven attacks, experts say only a zero trust, hybrid mesh rethink can secure modern networks.

With AI maturing and ERP platforms transformed, 2026 is fast becoming the tipping point for long-delayed finance system upgrades.

HPE and 2degrees are building a sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand to keep telco data onshore and power smarter, more resilient networks.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons finds fresh life on Switch 2 with sharper visuals, faster loading and smart but non-essential new features.

Moomoo assembles top strategists for a free 2026 outlook webinar, dissecting AI, commodities, US volatility and regional market plays.

Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.

JCDecaux has overhauled its ANZ leadership, hiring three senior executives to lead sales, product and strategy across the region.

AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.

In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.