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Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges

Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

MUFG & Microsoft launch five-year AI partnership for finance

MUFG Pension & Market Services partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to harness AI for enhancing superannuation and investor services internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

Interplay Media names Scott Hughes to boost NZ publisher ads

Interplay Media appoints Scott Hughes in Auckland to expand programmatic ad services and launch interactive products for New Zealand publishers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Fintech

CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants

Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Storage

Wavelink to distribute Cloudian HyperStore for AI-ready storage

Wavelink will distribute Cloudian's AI-ready HyperStore storage platform across Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania to support scalable, secure data solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Supply Chain

Microlise drives fleet technology growth across Australia, NZ

Microlise's ANZ operations have surged, partnering with major retailers like Woolworths and DHL to boost fleet efficiency and safety across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey to head customer strategy in Oceania

Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey as Vice President and Head of Customer for New Zealand and Australia to lead digital transformation and enhance client relations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Managing Director stories

Government

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Labelium acquires reegen.ai & names Ben Gibson UK chief executive

Labelium acquires generative SEO firm reegen.ai and appoints its founder Ben Gibson as UK CEO to boost AI-driven marketing growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

IT services

Digimune & AnyTech365 launch 24/7 tech support for Australians

Digimune partners with AnyTech365 to offer 24/7 multilingual IT support across Australia, boosting tech help and new revenue for local partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hisense launches 116-inch Mini-LED TV in Australia at AUD $39,999

Hisense unveils Australia's largest consumer TV, a 116-inch Mini-LED priced at AUD $39,999, featuring cutting-edge RGB Mini-LED tech and premium audio.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Phishing

Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge

Over half of UK families report elders fall victim to online scams, with younger generations now leading efforts to improve their cyber safety at home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Inflation

Australian consumers seek value as RBA holds rates steady

The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps interest rates steady as consumers focus on value amid economic uncertainty, seeking discounts and prioritising essentials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

High Performance Computing

EfficiencyIT & MSSL partner on sustainable modular AI centres

EfficiencyIT and Michael Smith Switchgear join forces to provide sustainable, UK-made modular data centres for AI and high-performance computing across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services

Insight has joined Western Australia's Technology Infrastructure and Solutions panel to enhance government digital services with secure, scalable technology solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Phishing

Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams

Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Cello launches managed procurement unit to boost tech sourcing

Cello launches a Managed Procurement Services Division led by Francis File to enhance tech sourcing and supplier management for New Zealand firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Power / Energy

LG debuts AI-powered HVAC system for smarter energy control

LG launches the Multi V i HVAC system featuring AI to boost energy efficiency and comfort, aiming to slash commercial buildings' carbon footprint and costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025