About Kaleah
Kaleah Salmon
News Editor
Kaleah Salmon is a journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.
Stories by Kaleah - Page 19
Agoda boosts traveller confidence with AI-driven image upgrade
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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ai
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ml
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content creation
Agoda has launched an AI-powered Content Enhancement Tool that upgrades hotel images, helping travellers book with greater confidence and clarity.
MEA acquires Happy Moose to combine scale & handcrafted prints
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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photography
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global expansion
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creative technologies
MEA has acquired New Zealand's Happy Moose to blend global photo printing scale with handcrafted quality, expanding premium photo products internationally.
Firebolt opens Singapore hub to boost data & AI in APAC
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Firebolt has launched a new hub in Singapore to support rising demand for real-time data analytics and AI solutions across the Asia Pacific region.
Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
A new study reveals 72% of New Zealanders believe brands fail to keep promises, with media firms seen as the worst offenders and financial services ranked best.
Lunchonline delivers 3.3 million school lunches in 15 years
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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payment technologies
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food technology
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food delivery
Lunchonline, based in Napier, has delivered over 3.3 million school lunches across New Zealand in 15 years, easing parents' routines and supporting local food providers.
Felix to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m, raising AUD $16m
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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document management
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devops
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ecm
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.
AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.
ISG sells 75% stake to Shaw & Partners for NZD $67.5 million
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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dla piper
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wealth management
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financial services
ISG has sold a 75% stake to Shaw and Partners for NZD $67.5 million, marking a major step in its growth and partnership with Switzerland's EFG International.
MiQ integrates Lifesight data to boost Sigma ad platform insights
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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marketing
MiQ has partnered with Lifesight to integrate location data into its Sigma platform, enhancing audience targeting and measurement across multiple advertising channels in JAPAC.
ThinkGo launches to guide New Zealand SaaS startups to scale
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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ict sector
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nz tech
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global expansion
Auckland-based ThinkGo launches to help New Zealand SaaS startups navigate early growth challenges with practical tools and proven strategies.
ShadowTech25 inspires Manawatū girls to explore tech careers
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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software development
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coding
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computer science
ShadowTech25 inspired 24 Year 11 girls in Manawatū to explore diverse ICT careers through panels, activities, and industry insights, addressing NZ's skills shortage.
Co-operative Bank partners with 10x Banking for digital upgrade
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
The Co-operative Bank will upgrade to 10x Banking's cloud platform in a multi-year project to enhance services for 180,000+ customers in New Zealand.
GPT-5 set to transform AI with multimodal & inclusive features
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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edge computing
OpenAI's GPT-5, a multimodal AI platform with text, image, audio and video input, aims to boost accessibility and transform customer engagement across industries.
MetaComp launches Ripple RLUSD stablecoin for APAC institutions
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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monetary authority of singapore
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forex
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digital asset
MetaComp has launched Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD on its StableX platform, offering APAC institutions faster, compliant cross-border payments.
Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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robots
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Celona launches AerFlex, a cloud-managed private 5G solution designed to simplify deployment and management for enterprises embracing AI and automation.
X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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esports
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sportstech
Nine teams from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in Melbourne for X-Golf's tech-driven X-League championship, blending golf with advanced simulator technology.
Beyond Key becomes registered Databricks partner for AI & data
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
Beyond Key has become a Registered Databricks Consulting Partner, enhancing its ability to deliver AI and data solutions globally using the Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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iot
Watercare is installing 5,000 Kallipr smart sensors across Auckland to enhance real-time sewage monitoring and reduce overflows with edge-powered technology.
Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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cartech
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clean technologies
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westpac
Cogo launches a new tool in the UK, Australia and New Zealand to help homes and vehicles cut energy costs with personalised efficiency advice.
GigaChat AI assistant achieves 93% accuracy in medical diagnoses
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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ai
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agentic ai
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ml
SberHealth's GigaChat AI assistant achieved 93% accuracy diagnosing 30 clinical cases, outperforming rivals and showing promise for healthcare and training.