Fiji stories
Visa names David Peacock to lead New Zealand & Pacific
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Visa has appointed former consulting chief David Peacock as Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific amid rapid digital payments growth.
Four things to consider when choosing a business process outsourcing partner in 2026
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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In 2026, choosing a BPO partner means valuing AI adoption, orchestration skills, compliance and proven business benefits over just cost savings.
Telecom Fiji expands high-speed fibre to northern communities
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Telecom Fiji has launched a new fibre network from Savusavu to Labasa, providing faster, more reliable internet to northern communities and boosting digital access.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with USD $75m plan
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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sustainability
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global expansion
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.
Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.
NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.
Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.
Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
Fiji partners with Borderless CS to boost cybersecurity governance
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.
Exclusive: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands into critical networks
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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surveillance
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partner programmes
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is expanding its secure communication solutions for mission-critical sectors across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.
ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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google
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apple
ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.
Kacific wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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wifi
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins Innovation of the Year at SIG 2024 Awards for CommsBox, a portable WiFi solution designed for disaster response in the Asia Pacific region.
Telstra, Google & APTelecom boost Pacific digital connectivity
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Telstra International, Google, and APTelecom are joining forces to boost Pacific connectivity with two new intra-Pacific cables, Bulikula and Halaihai, via the Central Pacific Connect initiative.
Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.
DUAPAY solution empowers women-led businesses in Fiji
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mastercard and partners have launched a new mobile payment acceptance solution to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs in Fiji.
Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.
Vodafone refunds Kiwi credit after Cyclone Evan
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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healthtech
Vodafone credits New Zealand customers' calls to Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa following Cyclone Evan, aids relief with equipment and USD $10,000 donation.
Cisco out Alcatel in, saves US uni $100m
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
Orange County uni embarks on eight-year project with telco equipment firm after ditching Cisco Catalyst switches.