TransferMate & Serrala launch embedded global payments
about 2 hours agoSerrala customers can now process cross-border payables inside one platform, reducing manual hand-offs for more than 2,800 organisations.
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Kiwi stories
Motueka kiwifruit growers boost automation amid labour woes
Labour shortages and export rule changes are pushing Motueka packhouses to automate more tasks as kiwifruit revenue is forecast to reach NZD $4.8 billion.
EY names New Zealand Entrepreneur Of The Year winners
Businesses spanning education, engineering and retail have been shortlisted for EY's New Zealand final, with the overall winner heading to Monaco in 2027.
Labour unveils AI plan with tougher rules in New Zealand
Public anxiety over jobs, power bills and harmful content is pushing AI to the centre of New Zealand's election campaign.
Labour promises to set up AI regulator, copyright rules if elected
The plan would give New Zealand a dedicated AI office and tougher copyright protections, aiming to curb risks and share gains with workers.
New Zealand NH90 helicopter hits 3,000 flight hours
Heavy use in disaster relief and military missions has made New Zealand's NH90 fleet the first in the world to log 3,000 hours in service.
New Zealand firms turn to AI for productivity gains
Pressure to lift output is pushing Kiwi businesses to embed AI in daily communications, with labour productivity up to 40% below peers.
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.
2 days ago
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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Smart travel, strong ROI: How to build a profitable business travel culture
Almost all Chief Financial Officers say business travel aids growth, but firms are under pressure to prove every trip earns its keep.
about 8 hours ago
The Hidden Data Quality Risks of Holding Data for Too Long
Keeping stale records in active systems can distort reporting, raise security exposure and drive up storage costs for organisations.
about 13 hours ago
There is no simple guide to AI transformation, just adaptable leaders
AI projects stall without trust, process changes and staff buy-in, and the firms that adapt fastest are likely to gain the edge.
about 14 hours ago
CISO-CFO alignment key as cyber insurance market shifts
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Why Email and Phone Append Matter for Prescreen Campaigns
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Corporate travel is built for the traveller. Finance inherits the mess
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6 Industries that need address verification
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Latest News
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Inde names Raja Nouman Ahmed as General Manager Finance
As Inde expands across the Tasman, the finance chief will help tighten controls and reporting to support growth in New Zealand and Australia.
Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets
Digital wallet users will gain wider cross-border acceptance as Mastercard links Wallet Pay to Alipay+ and regional providers worldwide.
Marqeta & BVNK link stablecoins to Mastercard cards
Card and wallet providers could tap digital dollar spending without changing merchant checkout systems under the new tie-up.
Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments
Telecoms operators are using the software to cut outages, alarm noise and order failures after live trials expanded across five continents.
Our Editorial Team
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Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer
Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Donovan Jackson
Interview Editor
Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
News Editor
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Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
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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Genesys unveils AI tools to orchestrate customer journeys
The shift could help companies manage AI-driven service queries more securely as Genesys adds governance and context across customer journeys.
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Blue Yonder named Verdantix leader in green quadrant
Customers could cut carbon and waste more easily as Verdantix praised Blue Yonder for embedding sustainability data into supply chain planning and execution.
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