Managing Director stories - Page 2

Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.

Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.

Desmond Ling has been appointed managing director of MacGear New Zealand, bringing extensive experience to lead the tech distributor's growth and partnerships.

Jason Langley has been named Oracle New Zealand's Managing Director, set to succeed John Eastman upon his January 2026 retirement.

InDebted has acquired Debtworks, enhancing its New Zealand debt collection capabilities and appointing Leyden Tolhurst as its first local country head.

AI Appreciation Day highlights the need for responsible, strategic AI use across industries, focusing on governance, infrastructure, and purposeful adoption.

Infor has deepened its partnership with AWS to accelerate generative AI adoption, enhancing industry-specific cloud solutions and boosting digital transformation globally.

Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.

Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.

Interplay Media appoints Scott Hughes in Auckland to expand programmatic ad services and launch interactive products for New Zealand publishers.

Cello launches a Managed Procurement Services Division led by Francis File to enhance tech sourcing and supplier management for New Zealand firms.

Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

Wavelink will distribute Cloudian's AI-ready HyperStore storage platform across Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania to support scalable, secure data solutions.

Microlise's ANZ operations have surged, partnering with major retailers like Woolworths and DHL to boost fleet efficiency and safety across Australia and New Zealand.

Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey as Vice President and Head of Customer for New Zealand and Australia to lead digital transformation and enhance client relations.

Creditsafe won the 2025 Nucleus Research ROI Award after achieving a 234% ROI and faster cash cycles using BlackLine's financial platform.

Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.

Manhattan Associates enhances its Active Omni platform with AI to speed up customer service and support Tap to Pay via iPhone in stores across retail settings.

Optic Security Group triumphed with three wins at the 2025 New Zealand OSPAs, celebrating excellence in partnership, leadership, and individual achievement.

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.