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Romano's unveils first brand campaign featuring AI artwork

Romano's has launched its first-ever brand campaign, using generative AI to create Italian art-inspired adverts with a distinct New Zealand twist.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Software Development

Erqos & DashIO partner to advance IIoT connectivity

Erqos Technologies and DashIO have formed a partnership to enhance Industrial Internet of Things automation, integrating EQSP32 MicroPLC with DashIO's user interface.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Supply Chain

GIMME transforms NZ alcohol delivery with safety focus

GIMME, an on-demand alcohol delivery service in New Zealand, aims to revolutionise consumption by prioritising speed, safety, and responsible drinking.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025

Firewalls

Gallagher Security partners with Clear Digital in NZ

Gallagher Security has partnered with Clear Digital to enhance its Security Made Better solution across New Zealand, building on success in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

EduTech

University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul

The University of Canterbury will scrap its Oracle system in favour of Workday to centralise data and enhance operations as part of a major digital overhaul.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Gaming

Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool

Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Cartech

Evnex to boost Australia operations with new investment

Evnex is set to expand its Australian operations after securing investment from Adamantem Capital's Environmental Opportunities Fund.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024

IT professionals

Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 set to shape Kiwi tech future

Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 gears up to connect over 2,000 tech partners, end users and industry leaders across three NZ cities.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

2026

Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan

Intelia NZ plans 'game changer' 3000km Te Waipounamu cable to boost digital connectivity between NZ's South Island, Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

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Market competition

Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders

Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Auckland, aiming to challenge market leaders with more driver-friendly terms and affordable fares.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive

BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Cartech

Meridian opens EV charging station with innovative setup

Meridian has launched a cutting-edge electric vehicle charging station at Springs Junction, revolutionising EV infrastructure on New Zealand's South Island.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Document Management

Information Leadership unveils iWorkplace Elements tool

Information Leadership has unveiled iWorkplace Elements, a self-service solution designed to enhance digital workplaces and tackle user frustrations with Microsoft 365.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

Firewalls

Kusania Cairns joins Gallagher Security in key role

Kusania Cairns has been appointed as Business Development Manager at Gallagher Security, aiming to strengthen partner relationships in the South Island.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025

Digital Transformation

CyberCX strengthens NZ leadership for cloud expansion

CyberCX has boosted its leadership in New Zealand, promoting Tom Khangura to Director of Cloud Sales and appointing Sven Ross as Executive Director for Managed Security Services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Sales

Tim Orr joins Gallagher as new South Island sales manager

Gallagher Security appoints Tim Orr as the new Sales Manager for the South Island, aiming to strengthen customer relationships and support Channel partners.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Power / Energy

Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore

Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland's North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

DataCentre infrastructure

How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS

DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Cloud Services

Spark invests $15m in Waikato's digital infrastructure in NZ

Spark plans to invest over $15m into improving digital infrastructure in New Zealand's Waikato region, in conjunction with the University of Waikato.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

NZ law firm Anderson Lloyd switches to NetDocuments

NZ law firm, Anderson Lloyd, boosts productivity through a new IT overhaul, choosing NetDocuments' cloud platform to streamline document and email management for its 170 staff.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024