Pacific stories
Visa names David Peacock to lead New Zealand & Pacific
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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crypto
Visa has appointed former consulting chief David Peacock as Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific amid rapid digital payments growth.
Fusion5 buys Kordia's managed IT business
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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it services
Fusion5 has acquired Kordia's managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.
Telstra, Google & APTelecom boost Pacific digital connectivity
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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uc
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partner programmes
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google
Telstra International, Google, and APTelecom are joining forces to boost Pacific connectivity with two new intra-Pacific cables, Bulikula and Halaihai, via the Central Pacific Connect initiative.
Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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civil defence
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solar power
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fiji
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.
Trustwave expands Fusion offering into Pacific region
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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partner programmes
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trustwave
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managed services
Trustwave expands its cloud-native Fusion platform into the Pacific region, allowing Pacific client data to be retained onshore in Australia.
Spark launches scholarship for women, Māori, and Pasifika
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qrious, Spark Business Group's AI and data analytics specialist, has a NZ$1 million scholarship programme for women, Māori and Pasifika.
Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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uc
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spacetech
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broadband
Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.
Tower Insurance appoints Greg Moore as chief digital & data officer
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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uc
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insurance
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tower insurance
Insurance firm Tower Insurance appoints Greg Moore, a veteran with over 20 years of experience, as chief digital and data officer.
Kodum appoints Melanie Davison as technical sales consultant
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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endpoint protection
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edr
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hp
Melanie Davison joins Kodum team as tech sales consultant, offering expertise in AV and IT integration for clients in Auckland.
Fortinet announces 2021 winners of Australian partner awards
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet announces Australian partner awards, recognising achievements in facilitating secure network transitions.
Fortinet partners with Telecom Niue to increase network security
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has provided the island nation of Niue with a range of cybersecurity solutions in an effort to increase network communications among residents.
Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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nfp
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emergency services
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vodafone
Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.
New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...
Symantec ANZ managing director quits
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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symantec
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partners
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managing director
Brenton Smith, Australia New Zealand managing director for Symantec, has vacated his role at the company to pursue other opportunities.
Symantec appoints NZ Country Manager
Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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symantec
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partners
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managing director
Michelle Amery takes the helm as Symantec's NZ Country Manager, poised to lead enterprise and consumer sectors from 1 January 2013.
Symantec seeks NZ joint venture partner
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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symantec
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partners
Symantec aims of joint venturing with NZ resellers to help cloud and managed services transition while maximising benefits of ultra fast broadband.
NZ Software Association steps up
Thu, 18th Mar 2010
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devs
The New Zealand Software Association has become the country's representative body in the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organisation (ASOCIO).