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Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl
Software-as-a-Service

Kordia unveils Secure Edge SASE to tackle tool sprawl

Kordia launches Secure Edge SASE, unifying networking and security to curb tool sprawl and support hybrid work with Fortinet-backed controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Fusion5 buys Kordia's managed IT business
Artificial Intelligence

Fusion5 buys Kordia's managed IT business

Fusion5 has acquired Kordia's managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Kordia to deliver Dialpad's AI-powered contact centres locally
Unified Communications

Kordia to deliver Dialpad's AI-powered contact centres locally

Kordia is now a Managed Services Partner to deliver Dialpad's AI-powered contact centre solutions in New Zealand, enhancing local support and customer engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy
Kordia

Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy

Christchurch's Sugarloaf transmission tower celebrates 60 years, remaining vital for TV, radio, emergency services, and digital connectivity across Canterbury.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media
Platform-as-a-Service

Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media

Kordia partners with Arqiva to launch cloud-based media solutions in New Zealand, boosting broadcasters with scalable, cost-effective digital tools for five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud
DevOps

Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud

Kordia has appointed Willo Chapman as Head of Sales for Cyber, Cloud and Connectivity to drive digital services growth and customer success in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ
Kordia

Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ

Kordia has renewed its NZD $55 million, 10-year contract with Maritime NZ to deliver critical safety of life radio communications at sea, ensuring continued safety and upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Privacy key to building trust in AI, say experts
Data Privacy

Privacy key to building trust in AI, say experts

Experts highlight that building trust in AI through stringent privacy measures is essential for New Zealand businesses to harness AI's transformational potential.

By Kordia • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Kordia teams up with Entain for free-to-air horse racing in New Zealand
Kordia

Kordia teams up with Entain for free-to-air horse racing in New Zealand

In a boost for racing fans, Kordia collaborates with Entain's Trackside to air horse racing free-to-air in NZ via Kordia's DTT network, enhancing access and coverage.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Kordia appoints Glen White as Executive GM of Cyber Security
Unified Communications

Kordia appoints Glen White as Executive GM of Cyber Security

Glen White, former Executive GM of Kordia Solutions, has been promoted to Executive GM - Cyber Security for telecommunications provider Kordia, tasked with fortifying its robust cybersecurity business.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library
Malware

Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library

Rogue Russian hackers crippled The British Library's operations, pushing the respected institution into the pre-digital age through a malicious ransomware attack, sparking months of system rebuilding efforts.

By Conan Bradley • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Kordia reveals digital transition cybersecurity challenges in NZ firms
Firewalls

Kordia reveals digital transition cybersecurity challenges in NZ firms

New research from Kiwi tech firm Kordia reveals that 24% of businesses struggle to maintain cybersecurity during digital transformations.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Neil Livingston steps in as interim CEO at Kordia
Customers

Neil Livingston steps in as interim CEO at Kordia

Neil Livingston to take over as interim Group CEO of tech firm Kordia on 2nd April 2024, bringing three decades of industry experience and leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons
Unified Communications

Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons

Shaun Rendell resigns as CEO of New Zealand's leading telecom and broadcast org, Kordia, citing health concerns; tenure marked by expansion into cyber security and cloud services.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Kordia appoints Emily Reeve as Executive General Manager of Legal & Risk
Unified Communications

Kordia appoints Emily Reeve as Executive General Manager of Legal & Risk

Emily Reeve steps into the role of Executive General Manager - Legal and Risk at Kordia, utilising her strong legal pedigree and industry experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women in tech shouldn't have to trade their identity to succeed
Kordia

IWD 2024: Women in tech shouldn't have to trade their identity to succeed

Jannine Wilkinson encourages women to succeed without surrendering their identities, reflecting on past gender prejudice and maintaining authenticity.

By Jannine Wilkinson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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Kordia stories

Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires
Data Protection

Kordia strengthens cyber team with two senior hires

Kordia boosts its Cyber Security business with the appointments of Patric Balmer and Elaine McCarthy to enhance managed services and cloud security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Tenable announces winners of 2024 Global Partner Awards
Security Information and Event Management

Tenable announces winners of 2024 Global Partner Awards

Tenable's 2024 Global Partner Awards honours channel partners enhancing cybersecurity, with Japan's Ashisuto and Westcon Australia among notable winners.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024