The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
What to know about Software-as-a-Service
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become a transformative model in the delivery of software, enabling businesses to access applications over the internet on a subscription basis. This approach offers agility, scalability, and cost efficiency, eliminating the traditional need for on-premises installations and enabling seamless updates and integrations.
The vast array of recent developments in the SaaS sector showcases its role in driving digital transformation across industries. Topics such as cloud migration, security challenges, partner ecosystems, and AI-powered innovations feature prominently. Readers can explore how organizations navigate complex software portfolios, leverage analytics, and address cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.
Whether you're interested in the market growth drivers, emerging technologies like AI and edge computing, or strategies for optimizing SaaS adoption and management, the stories under this tag provide valuable insights. They highlight evolving vendor models, reseller roles, and the increasing importance of multi-cloud strategies, offering a comprehensive view of how SaaS solutions continue to reshape business operations worldwide.
Kiwi Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevanceBlueSnap launches NZ local acquiring for merchants
BlueSnap launches local acquiring in New Zealand to lift approval rates and cut cross-border costs for eligible merchants with a local legal entity.
New Zealand businesses warned over illegal review gating
New Zealand firms face escalating legal and platform scrutiny over review gating, as Storm IMC warns the tactic may breach the Fair Trading Act.
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
Airwallex appoints Sir Bill English as chair of its New Zealand board as the fintech expands local services and says annual payment flows have surged.
Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms
Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.
The Optimisers launches in Auckland to target AI search
Auckland's The Optimisers debuts as a digital agency helping brands win visibility in AI-led search, summaries and autonomous agent results.
CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
New Zealand consultancy CorPlan has attained IBM's top-tier Platinum Partner status for Planning Analytics data and AI solutions delivery.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Featured News
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
DigiCert's Chief Product Officer Deepika Chahuan says organisations must gain visibility over AI agents, or risk chaos as deployments accelerate.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Milestone Systems' Project Hafnia uses AI video language models to turn CCTV streams into real-time, multi‑modal security insight.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
Expert Columns
Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech
The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
Hyper-automation is here: how Australian subscription brands stay ahead
Agentic AI to redefine channel partners' business models
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
'The AI hype has value': SAP's Muhammad Alam speaks to the ROI debate
Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Recent Software-as-a-Service News
Datapay & ELMO syncs HR & payroll for NZ employers
Datapay links with ELMO in New Zealand to sync HR and payroll data, targeting employers with complex compliance and governance needs.
Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026
Deloitte predicts agentic AI boom, surging data centre and sovereign compute spend, and fast-shifting media habits by 2026.
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.
Christchurch AI platform Caitlyn shines at AWS re:Invent
Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.
NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups
NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.
New Zealand's best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards
New Zealand's top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.
Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity
Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.
Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
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.
Meridian Energy upgrades finance with unified Oracle Fusion Cloud
Meridian Energy modernises finance ops with DXC's unified Oracle Fusion Cloud, enhancing efficiency and supporting New Zealand's renewable energy goals.
WiseTech to digitise New Zealand customs tariff data
WiseTech has secured a seven-year deal to digitise New Zealand's customs tariff, launching an online portal and free local BorderWise access.
2degrees accelerates MVNO growth with Totogi SaaS platform switch
New Zealand's 2degrees speeds up its wholesale MVNO growth after switching to Totogi's cloud-native SaaS charging platform, enhancing agility and revenue.
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions
Airwallex has launched in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as its first local hire, aiming to provide Kiwi businesses with innovative payment solutions.
Ben Gracewood joins Fergus as VP of engineering in Auckland
Fergus has appointed Ben Gracewood as Vice President of Engineering in Auckland, tasked with advancing their cloud-based job management solutions for trades businesses.
LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost
LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.
Somar Digital launches TransitDash for optimised public transport
Somar Digital launches TransitDash, a SaaS platform promising cost savings and operational efficiency in public transport management with innovative tools.
CyberGrape partners with MyCISO to enhance security services
CyberGrape partners with Australian MyCISO to streamline cybersecurity for New Zealand SMBs, offering enhanced global standards and streamlined GRC services.
Spark expands partnership with Netskope for managed SSE services
Spark and Netskope have expanded their partnership to offer managed Security Service Edge services in New Zealand, bolstering cybersecurity for remote workers and cloud services.
Exclusive: How Katana is supporting Paralympics New Zealand
Katana's Steve Rielly talks IT security, global reach, and a new initiative donating 15% of DMARC revenues to support New Zealand Paralympians.
Introducing Mark Orttung: Projectworks' new CEO
Mark Orttung steps in as the new CEO of Projectworks, succeeding Matt Hayter who has moved to the role of President and Chief Product Officer.
Job Moves
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
Ben Gracewood joins Fergus as VP of engineering in Auckland
Ben Wagner Joins Mortar AI as New Sales Director
Microsoft New Zealand appoints Hayley Horan as SaaS Partner Lead