eCommerceNews New Zealand - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers
New Zealand

Kiwi Stories

Energy sector stories

Global Stories

Energy sector stories

Blackline Safety wins ADNOC deal for 28,000 gas detectors
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety wins ADNOC deal for 28,000 gas detectors

Blackline Safety secures first order from ADNOC for 1,000 gas detectors and 1,200 location beacons under a deal to supply up to 28,000 units and services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work
Data Privacy

One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work

A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Dragos names Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to boost OT cyber
Data Analytics

Dragos names Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to boost OT cyber

Dragos appoints Eric Cross as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and marketing efforts in operational technology cybersecurity amid rising industry risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge
Firewalls

QuSecure names Jennifer Leggio to lead marketing amid quantum surge

QuSecure appoints Jennifer Leggio as SVP of Marketing amid surging demand for its quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage
Private Cloud

AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage

AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand surges, with 21% noting gains despite a skills shortage delaying digital transformation and product development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises
Robotics

Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises

Celona launches AerFlex, a cloud-managed private 5G solution designed to simplify deployment and management for enterprises embracing AI and automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists

DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry
Malware

Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry

Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Energy sector stories

What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025
Software-as-a-Service

What the UK's updated cyber security and resilience bill means for SMEs in 2025

The UK's updated Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will extend compliance to many SMEs, urging them to bolster defences and improve cyber resilience by 2025.

By Jamie Akhtar • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Naluri raises USD $5 million to expand digital health in Asia
Health Technologies

Naluri raises USD $5 million to expand digital health in Asia

Naluri secured USD $5 million in Series-B funding to expand digital health services into the Philippines and Vietnam, aiming for profitability within a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
UK data leaders face urgent overhaul as DUAA brings strict new rules
Data Protection

UK data leaders face urgent overhaul as DUAA brings strict new rules

UK organisations face urgent data protection reforms as the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces stricter rules and higher ICO enforcement powers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
CI-ISAC partners with Google to bolster online scam defences
Unified Communications

CI-ISAC partners with Google to bolster online scam defences

CI-ISAC Australia has joined Google's Priority Flagger Program to speed up detection and removal of online scams threatening critical infrastructure sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Orro launches Private LTE for secure industrial connectivity in Australia
Unified Communications

Orro launches Private LTE for secure industrial connectivity in Australia

Orro launches Private LTE in Australia, combining portable edge data centres with SD-WAN and SASE for secure, low-latency industrial connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Docusign's new AI platform to slash trillions lost in contract inefficiency
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Docusign's new AI platform to slash trillions lost in contract inefficiency

DocuSign launches AI-powered contract management to tackle AUD $3 trillion yearly losses from inefficient agreement workflows globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Cohere's "North" expands secure AI agents for enterprises
Hybrid Cloud

Cohere's "North" expands secure AI agents for enterprises

North expands its secure AI platform, enabling enterprises to deploy customisable AI agents for enhanced productivity and data privacy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Hadean Energy's hydrogen tech named global New Energy finalist
Clean technologies

Hadean Energy's hydrogen tech named global New Energy finalist

Sydney startup Hadean Energy's hydrogen technology, cutting energy use by 30%, is named global finalist in the Shell-backed New Energy Challenge 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
BAI Communications to acquire Titan ICT to boost mining networks
Network Infrastructure

BAI Communications to acquire Titan ICT to boost mining networks

BAI Communications will acquire Titan ICT to enhance private mobile networks for mining and energy sectors, boosting connectivity and automation capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025