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HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT
Clean technologies

HP New Zealand leads with dual sustainability certifications for IT

HP New Zealand is the first IT brand to earn dual Eco Choice Aotearoa and TCO Certified labels, acknowledging its strong sustainability credentials locally and globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025

Global Stories

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Pulse Advertising appoints Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director Growth
Google

Pulse Advertising appoints Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director Growth

Pulse Advertising names Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director, Growth to expand its US client base in a rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Samsung's Knox Security framework - Smart, secure and scalable
Virtualisation

Samsung's Knox Security framework - Smart, secure and scalable

Samsung's Knox Security framework delivers built-in protection across devices, boosting security and management in education, retail, and government sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Hexaware unveils AI insurance tools with Google Cloud backing
Digital Transformation

Hexaware unveils AI insurance tools with Google Cloud backing

Hexaware has launched two AI-driven insurance tools on Google Cloud to automate claims management and product development, enhancing speed and transparency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Social media overtakes email as UK's top scam channel, study finds
Mobile Device Management

Social media overtakes email as UK's top scam channel, study finds

New research reveals social media now leads as the top scam channel in the UK, overtaking email with 34% of incidents reported amid rising AI concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
SOTI upgrades platform to boost retail device security & speed
Data Protection

SOTI upgrades platform to boost retail device security & speed

SOTI upgrades its ONE Platform to enhance device security, speed, and operational visibility, helping retailers boost efficiency and meet rising consumer expectations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Alarm.com launches unified smart security platform in ASEAN markets
Digital Transformation

Alarm.com launches unified smart security platform in ASEAN markets

Alarm.com has launched a unified smart security platform in ASEAN, integrating legacy systems with cloud technology to streamline business security management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor
Displays

Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor

The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Marketron cuts costs & boosts stability with 11:11 Cloud move
Software-as-a-Service

Marketron cuts costs & boosts stability with 11:11 Cloud move

Marketron has cut costs and boosted stability by migrating its cloud infrastructure to 11:11 Systems, avoiding costly hardware maintenance and improving service reliability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Spacetalk launches family app for safety, privacy & wellbeing
Wearables

Spacetalk launches family app for safety, privacy & wellbeing

Australian tech firm Spacetalk unveils the Freedom Platform app to centralise family safety, privacy and wellbeing across smart devices and wearables.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Pepperdata launches AI tool to boost GPU use & cut costs by 30%
Artificial Intelligence

Pepperdata launches AI tool to boost GPU use & cut costs by 30%

Pepperdata launches pepperdata.ai, an AI tool boosting GPU use to cut costs by 30%, helping firms optimise costly GPU resources in cloud and on-prem environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Dyson & Raylo boost sustainability with refurbished device plans
Customer Experience

Dyson & Raylo boost sustainability with refurbished device plans

Dyson and Raylo launch flexible subscriptions for refurbished devices, boosting affordability and sustainability in the UK electronics market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals
IT Industry

UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals

UK tech retail sales rose 5.4% in Q3 2025, outpacing national retail growth but lagging behind Europe's 21% surge in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide
Storage

Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide

Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers
Samsung

Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Borderless CS launches managed cyber security for healthcare
Data Protection

Borderless CS launches managed cyber security for healthcare

Borderless CS has launched managed cybersecurity services for healthcare, offering 24/7 threat monitoring and compliance support to protect patient data and systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines
Supply Chain

Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines

UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025