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Vietnam tops the list for high ATM fees faced by Kiwi travellers

New data shows Vietnam charges Kiwi travellers the highest ATM fees globally, with average third-party costs of 27.1% per withdrawal, the biggest worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025

Document Management

JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia

JAVLN has raised AUD $6 million to advance AI integration and expand its cloud-based insurance software across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

Chainlink & major banks unite to cut $58 billion costs in global corporate actions

Chainlink and 24 major banks collaborate to reduce $58 billion global corporate actions costs, using AI and blockchain for real-time data sharing and automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Ransomware

The missing layer in cybersecurity: Business context

Despite rising cybersecurity investment, many firms lack business context, leaving them vulnerable to costly operational disruption and financial losses from cyber incidents.

By Sam Salehi • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025

Open source

Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI

Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Ping Identity appoints Daniel Gardner ANZ sales director

Ping Identity has appointed Daniel Gardner as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand to boost its identity platform presence in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

ANZ outages cost up to USD $3 million per hour as firms fight tool sprawl

Outages cost Australian and New Zealand firms up to USD $3 million per hour, as organisations tackle costly tool sprawl despite growing observability efforts.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Elmo Software names Mei Ching Koon Chief Marketing Officer

ELMO Software has appointed Mei Ching Koon as Chief Marketing Officer to boost growth and strengthen its HR tech presence in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Wiise & SignUp Software launch AP automation for SMEs in ANZ

Wiise and SignUp Software have teamed up to offer accounts payable automation for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand via an integrated Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Andrew Fox appointed General Manager for HPE Networking ANZ

Andrew Fox has been appointed General Manager for HPE Networking in Australia and New Zealand, leading growth and AI-focused networking strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025

Firewalls

APAC AI surge exposes critical gaps in API security controls

Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Spotto launches in ANZ to optimise cloud costs for SaaS firms

Spotto launches in Australia and New Zealand, using AI to cut Microsoft Azure cloud costs and boost SaaS firms' margins and MSP services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

eCommerce

Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to boost ANZ

Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to drive expansion across ANZ, adding six new roles amid rising client demand in marketing sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Virtualisation

Exclusive: Rimini Street backs CIOs in fight against vendor lock-in

ANZ firms could save AUD $2.5 billion annually by switching to third-party IT support, freeing funds for AI and innovation amid rising vendor costs.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Document Management

Felix to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m, raising AUD $16m

Felix Group is set to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m and raise AUD $16m to expand its construction software platform and boost growth in ANZ and beyond.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Business travel grows in 2025, though stakeholder misalignment limits program effectiveness

Business travel rebounds in 2025 with 99% of ANZ travellers willing to fly, though stakeholder misalignment hampers travel programme effectiveness.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt

Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025