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Adobe has teamed up with Estée Lauder to integrate its generative AI technology Firefly into the beauty giant's digital marketing efforts, boosting efficiency.

Sony has unveiled plans for a revolutionary display system featuring high-density LED technology, aiming to redefine colour volume and image quality by 2026.

As 2025 unfolds, the stagnation of salaries across Australia and New Zealand raises concerns, even amidst rising living costs and skill shortages.

2degrees has partnered with AST SpaceMobile to improve mobile coverage in New Zealand via satellite technology, with services expected to start in 2026.

Atturra has secured the acquisition of Project Delivery Services LLC, known as Kitepipe, for USD $3.15 million, enhancing its Boomi service capabilities.

Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.

As AI increasingly shapes the future, a call for the tech sector to address gender bias emerges, demanding diverse voices in the datasets that train our models.

CrowdStrike's fourth quarter results reveal a 25% revenue surge to USD $1.06 billion, as it aims for a USD $10 billion annual recurring revenue target by 2029.

Gartner has identified six pivotal cybersecurity trends set to shape 2025, highlighting the rise of generative AI, regulatory shifts, and burnout issues.

The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams predicts a staggering 45,505 reported vulnerabilities for 2025, marking an 11% rise from 2024.

Kogan.com has revealed impressive financial results for the first half of FY25, with gross sales up 10.3% to USD $492.5 million and profitability increasing significantly.

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has partnered with Tribal Group to implement a new learner management system aimed at enhancing education efficiency.

A Gartner analysis warns that over 40% of data breaches linked to AI could stem from generative AI misuse by 2027, raising urgent security concerns.

Synergy Flow Consult is shaking up the iPaaS market with vendor-agnostic, cost-effective solutions designed for businesses of all sizes.

Ericsson has unveiled the Cradlepoint X20 5G Router, aimed at enhancing enterprise connectivity with advanced features for small and medium businesses.

NZ Safety Blackwoods has halved the time for its annual cycle count after implementing Manhattan SCALE, boosting efficiency and reducing picking errors significantly.

Austrian firm MOSTLY AI has launched the first open-source toolkit for generating synthetic data, enabling businesses to train AI models while safeguarding privacy.

The AI PC market in Europe is booming, driven by chip makers' innovations, with AI-enabled notebooks soaring to 40% of sales as of this year.

As the IT landscape evolves rapidly, 2025 will see AI, sustainability, and cybersecurity become vital for businesses to remain competitive and compliant.

New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.