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Sony New Zealand profit falls as revenue slips to NZD $53m
Risk & Compliance

Sony New Zealand profit falls as revenue slips to NZD $53m

Weaker sales and a higher tax charge halved Sony New Zealand's annual profit as operating cash flow also dropped sharply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
iGoDirect names Greg Duncan to lead New Zealand push
Digital Transformation

iGoDirect names Greg Duncan to lead New Zealand push

The appointment comes as iGoDirect targets faster growth in New Zealand's expanding corporate gift card market, forecast at NZD $2.25 billion by 2028.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Fujitsu launches MONAKA server for sovereign AI use
Data centers

Fujitsu launches MONAKA server for sovereign AI use

Data centre operators could cut energy use and rack space as Fujitsu's new 2nm chip targets AI inference with air cooling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds
Digital Transformation

Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds

Despite faster AI adoption, firms in Oceania are still missing out on bigger returns because trust, governance and skills are lagging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
Semiconductors

AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution

AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific

Rising data demand is driving emissions higher in parts of Asia Pacific, as mobile operators struggle to secure cleaner electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Nikon Australia appoints Hannah Peters as ambassador
Paralympic Games

Nikon Australia appoints Hannah Peters as ambassador

The appointment is set to broaden Nikon's mentoring push, with a seasoned Getty Images sports photographer guiding younger talent in Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
OceanBase tops Asia & Oceania database market in 2025
Hybrid Cloud

OceanBase tops Asia & Oceania database market in 2025

Demand for databases that can handle AI and hybrid cloud workloads has lifted OceanBase to the top of Asia and Oceania, Omdia said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Fujitsu unveils tin-vacancy diamond quantum prototype
Quantum Computing

Fujitsu unveils tin-vacancy diamond quantum prototype

The prototype could boost qubit stability and help Fujitsu scale quantum systems beyond small experiments, the company said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Kinetic IT names Meg Santos as Head of Service Integration
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT names Meg Santos as Head of Service Integration

As organisations wrestle with complex suppliers and stricter compliance, the move aims to bolster oversight of operational and cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Fujitsu launches cyber defence strategy after AI attacks
Cloud Security

Fujitsu launches cyber defence strategy after AI attacks

AI-enabled attacks have surged 89% year on year, prompting Fujitsu to shift customers towards continuous cyber resilience and faster threat response.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Novatti posts AUD $2.0 million EBITDA after restructure
Fintech

Novatti posts AUD $2.0 million EBITDA after restructure

Gross margin climbed to 51% as Novatti shed lower-margin businesses, helping it swing to AUD $2.0 million EBITDA and near break-even operations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
AoFrio appoints Peg Tsai to lead Oceania customer growth
Software-as-a-Service

AoFrio appoints Peg Tsai to lead Oceania customer growth

Demand for tighter oversight of cooling fleets is driving AoFrio's Asia-Pacific push, as it expands connected monitoring beyond drinks coolers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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Oceania stories

Shark launches the 3-in-1 upright vacuum in Australia
Smart Home

Shark launches the 3-in-1 upright vacuum in Australia

The corded model targets households wanting one cleaner for floors, stairs and upholstery as cordless rivals lose ground on runtime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Singapore network launches sustainability training push
Supply Chain

Singapore network launches sustainability training push

More than 700 leaders in Singapore will gain new support to turn sustainability pledges into action through training and peer-learning schemes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Axis returns to Sydney show with integrated security tech
Smart Cities

Axis returns to Sydney show with integrated security tech

Sydney customers are being shown a push towards fewer stand-alone systems as Axis ties cameras, radar, audio and analytics into one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Grundfos completes Metasphere rebrand in Australia
Smart Cities

Grundfos completes Metasphere rebrand in Australia

Australian councils will keep the same support as the move folds Metasphere telemetry and analytics into Grundfos' water utility business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month