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New Zealand’s tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth

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New Zealand’s tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country’s third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.
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New Zealand’s best in cybersecurity honoured at 2025 iSANZ Awards

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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.
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Coralogix appoints Chetan Chaudhary as Chief Revenue Officer

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Coralogix appoints Chetan Chaudhary as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and AI-driven growth after strong USD $100 million revenue year.
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More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad

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Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.
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Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant

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Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.
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IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers

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Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.
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NetApp & Nasscom Foundation launch AI skills drive in India

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NetApp partners with Nasscom Foundation to train underserved Indian engineering graduates in AI and data science, enhancing skills and job readiness.
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Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028

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Australia aims to attract up to AUD $73.3 billion in private investment for AI and data centres by 2028 under its expanded National AI Capability Plan.
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Fusion5 buys Kordia’s managed IT business

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Fusion5 has acquired Kordia’s managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.
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Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

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Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon’s global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
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Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security

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Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.
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Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub

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Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.
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Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth

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Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.
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TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology

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TechWorks launches Women in TechWorks to boost UK women's careers in tech, focusing on recruitment, retention, mentoring and celebrating achievements.
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Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to drive UK growth

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Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.
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Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity

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Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.
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Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth

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Canada’s federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.
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LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals

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LogicMonitor appoints John Grosshans as President of Field Operations to accelerate global expansion and unify its go-to-market strategy amid strong growth.
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UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand

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UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.
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UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth

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Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.