Exclusive: Adobe pushes for global AI creator protections
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Kiwi stories
Businesses turn to AI to query live operational data
Businesses are increasingly using AI assistants to pull live answers from sales, stock and staffing systems, reducing reliance on static reports.
New Zealand grocers widen ranges, boosting shelving demand
Broader product ranges are forcing New Zealand grocers to squeeze more stock into existing sites, lifting demand for shelving and racking.
New Zealand shoppers lose most to holiday scams, Norton says
New Zealand victims of holiday shopping scams lost an average of NZ$1,997, the highest among surveyed markets, Norton's research found.
Briscoe Group overhauls NZ supply chain with new hub
Store shelves should stay fuller as Briscoe Group shifts more stock into a larger Drury hub and cuts excess inventory across its chain.
Auckland warehouses squeeze more stock into same space
Higher Auckland land costs are pushing warehouse operators to boost pallet capacity inside existing buildings, with some projects adding about 5,000 positions.
OwlQR launches QR code product platform for exporters
Exporters can now keep labels, certificates and test results in one live record, as OwlQR rolls out QR codes built on GS1 Digital Link.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Drumbeat CEO: PR was never broken, just out of reach
Drumbeat CEO Barney Chunn says AI-powered targeting can bring PR within reach of high-growth companies that couldn't previously afford an agency retainer.
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Twilio evolves from APIs to conversational trust
As AI agents proliferate, Twilio is focusing on trusted, governed communications infrastructure rather than the apps that sit on top of it.
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Twilio bets on conversation infrastructure for the agentic AI era
Twilio says enterprise AI will fail without the communications plumbing to link customer data, channels and human workers across touchpoints.
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GitHub: Developers aren't disappearing. They're leveling up
AI is pushing software teams into higher-value roles, with GitHub saying developers are moving from coding to orchestration and business alignment.
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Why online retailers get declined in November: stock finance before peak season
Late October applications often fail because lenders see a cash trough, not a healthy seasonal retailer gearing up for November peak sales.
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There is no such place as APAC
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Why revenue leaders need a connected commerce chain
Disconnected deal systems are slowing sales, raising risk and undermining forecast accuracy as firms try to speed revenue in a volatile market.
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AI Investment in Australia and New Zealand Drives Data Focus
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The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity
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Adobe expands Creative Agent across apps with new AI tools
The update gives designers and video editors more automated tools inside Adobe's main apps, while keeping manual control over files and edits.
Adobe expands Firefly with AI tools & creative agent
Users can now keep image, video and design work in one place as Adobe rolls out more AI tools and broader agent access in Firefly.
Adobe expands AI agents across Firefly & Creative Cloud
The updates broaden Adobe's AI tools for creators and marketers, with new assistants, partner models and Microsoft integrations now rolling out across its software.
Adobe unveils AI agents across Firefly & Creative Cloud at Max
Creative teams will get agent-based tools and new workflows as Adobe rolls out updates across Firefly, Creative Cloud and GenStudio.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Kantata launches AI business intelligence for services
Professional services firms can now query their finance and delivery data in natural language, cutting delays that slow decisions on margins and staffing.
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Cloudinary named Gartner Leader in digital asset management
The shift boosts Cloudinary's standing as brands race to automate image and video management across websites, apps and marketing channels.
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HKEX outlines move to T+1 settlement for cash market
Market participants have been warned they will have less time for trade matching and settlement checks as Hong Kong prepares to shorten its cycle.
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Syndigo named leader in Gartner's first PIM quadrant
The first Gartner Magic Quadrant for product information management could boost buyer confidence as retailers race to keep product data accurate across channels.
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