Australasia stories - Page 3
AI agents reshape sales teams across Australia, NZ
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
AI agents are rapidly transforming sales teams in Australia and New Zealand, slashing grunt work and reshaping how sellers prospect and close deals.
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Pead launches GEO service to shape AI brand answers
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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martech
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Auckland agency Pead launches GEO service to help brands influence how AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini answer consumer queries.
Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Oravida powers its Bay of Plenty bottling plant with a new solar farm as it chases export growth and stricter hotel sustainability demands.
Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
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customer service
Prism Sound taps Amber Technology to distribute its full pro audio range and bolster local support across Australia and New Zealand.
AI, cyber & inflation top concerns for Australasian CEOs
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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ddos
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI disruption, cyber threats and inflation now rank as top concerns for Australasian CEOs, even as most still plan to expand in 2026.
Event planners juggle lean budgets, AI hesitation
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
Event planners in Australia and New Zealand face tighter budgets, faster turnarounds and lingering doubts over AI's place in their work.
Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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Hype & Dexter has rebranded as Avidly APAC, aligning with Avidly Group to scale HubSpot-focused services across Australia and New Zealand.
2026: The year AI moves from promise to performance
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.
NZ warning over AI diet tips & risky weight-loss pills
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
New Zealand health experts warn AI diet tips and unregulated social media weight-loss pills are fuelling dangerous, hidden health risks.
Dave Clark founder dies after long design career
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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management
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business continuity
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branding
New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.
Elite appoints Kirk Rogers to lead APAC sales push
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Elite appoints former law firm executive Kirk Rogers as Head of APAC Sales to drive its next phase of legal tech growth across the region.
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iGoDirect launches digital Visa rewards in New Zealand
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
iGoDirect enters New Zealand with instant web‑to‑wallet Visa rewards, aiming to replace plastic gift cards in corporate loyalty schemes.
Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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iot
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smart home
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power / energy
Tineco's Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME's Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.
Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
Airwallex has named James Teodorini Head of ANZ to spearhead growth in Australia and New Zealand after hitting USD $235 billion in volume.
Rohde & Schwarz opens first dedicated office in NZ
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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broadcasting
German test and measurement firm Rohde & Schwarz has opened its first dedicated New Zealand office, establishing a base in central Auckland.
AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.
PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
PaySauce launches NZD $4m equity raise at NZD $0.26 a share to fund its 2026 Australian expansion and broaden its investor base.
JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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document management
JAVLN acquires Australian document manager organiseit after AUD $6 million raise, deepening its APAC insurtech footprint and cloud offering.
Fusion5 named global finalist for 2025 Dynamics 365 Service award
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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erp
Fusion5 is a global finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Service Partner of the Year Award, recognised for rapid AI-driven customer service solutions.
Deloitte & Databricks partner to boost NZ organisations with AI
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Deloitte New Zealand partners with Databricks to offer AI-driven cloud solutions, helping Kiwi businesses boost data analytics and digital transformation.