Cost stories
Pliops & Zilliz partner to scale enterprise AI with affordable RAG
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Pliops and Zilliz have teamed up to deliver affordable, large-scale AI with their combined LightningAI hardware and Milvus database, cutting costs for enterprises.
LinkedIn emerges as top B2B ad channel with highest returns
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
LinkedIn now leads B2B ad spend with 39%, delivering a 113% return on investment, outperforming Google and Meta in cost efficiency and sales impact.
Wavelo unveils solution to unlock legacy telecom data for AI
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Wavelo unveils 'Free Your Data', a solution enabling telecoms to unlock legacy system data for real-time AI applications without costly overhauls.
Apptio launches tools to clarify AI & hybrid IT investment
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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apm
Apptio unveils AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to boost transparency and control over AI and hybrid IT investment costs.
R Systems & Mavvrik partner to boost AI cost transparency
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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uc
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financial systems
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rpa
R Systems and Mavvrik partner to enhance AI infrastructure cost transparency, offering real-time financial visibility and proactive budget controls for enterprises.
Why multi-subsidiary management is where accounting software breaks
Mon, 5th May 2025
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paas
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iaas
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management
As businesses add subsidiaries, basic accounting software falters, creating manual woes and scaling issues that cloud ERP systems can resolve efficiently.
LogicMonitor unveils features enhancing AI IT operations
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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apm
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aiops
LogicMonitor has unveiled new features to enhance operational efficiency in IT operations, leveraging AI to improve performance and cost-effectiveness in data centres.
Forrester highlights AI benefits & challenges in OSS use
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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uc
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open source
Forrester has unveiled two reports analysing the benefits and hurdles of open-source software in AI, highlighting cost and governance as key challenges.
Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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online bookings
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cost
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report
A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.
Chorus announces free speed upgrade for NZ fibre users
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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gaming
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uc
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network infrastructure
Chorus is set to enhance wholesale fibre broadband speeds for over 700,000 New Zealand homes at no extra cost, starting June 2025.
Globality enhances AI Agent Glo with new pricing analysis
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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procurement
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cost
Globality has enhanced its Glo AI Agent, introducing advanced pricing analysis tools aimed at helping Global 2000 firms optimise decision-making and reduce costs.
New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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app store
Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.
Report reveals strategies for Wi-Fi & Private 5G merger
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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5g & beyond
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report on integrating Private 5G and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance enterprise network management and cut costs.
Port of Tauranga enhances efficiency with automated robots
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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robots
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rpa
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ai
New Zealand's Port of Tauranga is utilising robots to revitalise legacy IT systems and ease staff workloads, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Precision OT unveils QSFP28 100ZR transceiver for networks
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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power / energy
Precision Optical Technologies unveils its QSFP28 100ZR transceiver, offering a cost-effective solution for 100G DWDM interfaces, enhancing network access.
DuploCloud launches cost-effective observability suite
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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saas
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storage
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virtualisation
DuploCloud has launched its Advanced Observability Suite, providing deep application insights at a fraction of the usual cost, enhancing cloud service efficiency.
Geyser Data launches Tape-as-a-Service for cloud storage
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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storage
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dr
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cybersecurity
Geyser Data has unveiled its Tape-as-a-Service solution, offering businesses a cost-effective cloud storage option without the need for expensive hardware.
Zendesk introduces outcome-based pricing for AI solutions
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Zendesk pioneers Outcome-Based Pricing for AI agents, letting businesses pay only for fully resolved issues, aligning costs directly with value delivered.
CommScope's innovations help data centres adapt to high fibre counts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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genai
CommScope's latest innovations, including rollable ribbon fibre cabling and the Propel platform, help data centres adapt to rising fibre counts.
TP-Link UK launches Omada Cloud Essentials for SMB networking
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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software
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smb
TP-Link UK unveils Omada Cloud Essentials, a cost-effective cloud management service for SMBs without additional fees, hardware, or software.