Octave names S-OIL & Coupang as APAC award winners
about 5 hours agoThe awards spotlight software use that is helping operators cut downtime and improve engineering data reliability across Asia-Pacific industries.
Kiwi stories
Westpac first New Zealand bank to issue digital ID
Business customers can now verify bank account details faster and with less fraud risk as digital credentials debut through Govt.nz's app wallet.
2degrees wins Canstar small business telecoms award
Business customers are rewarding simpler billing and support, with 2degrees taking Canstar's small business telecoms prize for a fifth time in six years.
Mitre 10 opens Pāpāmoa MEGA store with trade entrance
Trade customers in Pāpāmoa will soon get quicker access to supplies, as Mitre 10's new MEGA store adds a walk-up entrance and drive-thru.
Velduro expands into 24 countries within 10 months
Demand for New Zealand-made e-bikes has pushed the Papamoa start-up into two dozen markets, making it a fast-rising exporter.
New Zealand academics call for AI office as fears grow
With deepfakes and other harms already reaching users, academics say a dedicated office would help New Zealand regulate AI and join global talks.
Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR
Rising grievance filings and scrutiny over AI errors in legal work are boosting demand for tools that assess workplace disputes earlier.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
AI transforms CX to go beyond the chatbot
Consumers now expect faster, more automated support as AI agents handle complex customer journeys, though many firms still struggle to prove ROI.
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Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.
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Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
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Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.
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Expert Opinions
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How One NZ cut provisioning time from 10 days to 10 minutes using AI
Customers now get new mobile services activated in under ten minutes, after One NZ used AI to replace a 10-day process.
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The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
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New Zealand digital government score rises as AI test looms
AI search could expose weaknesses in New Zealand public services, even as the country's digital government score climbed to 68.8.
Adobe adds AI tools to Elements 2027 photo, video suite
New AI features in Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2027 aim to speed editing and help users find tools faster in Adobe's consumer suite.
Australian consumers ditch AI chats over memory gaps
Nearly seven in 10 Australians walk away from AI service chats when bots fail to recall earlier exchanges, a Twilio survey finds.
Alteryx adds governed AI tools to analytics platform
The update aims to cut AI costs and governance risks by reusing approved workflows and data inside tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot.
Our Editorial Team
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Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
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News Editor
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Interview Editor
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Avalara named Leader in IDC MarketScape e-invoicing
Businesses facing fast-changing e-invoicing rules may gain a simpler route to compliance as Avalara's single API lets them activate mandates by configuration.
Yesterday
UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running
The recognition underscores how document processing now sits at the centre of enterprise AI, as firms seek reliable data to automate workflows.
3 days ago
TP wins Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific customer service award
AI-driven service delivery and stronger client results helped TP secure Frost & Sullivan's top Asia-Pacific customer experience honour.
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KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Businesses trading internationally can now settle payments and payroll around the clock in stablecoins, as KAST targets 5,000 users by end-2026.
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