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Straker reports stable Q3 revenue & record gross margins

Despite a slight year-on-year dip, Straker reports secure Q3 FY24 outcomes with benchmark gross margins boosted by AI-driven services, hinting at market stabilisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

Straker wins EU & IBM deals to boost AI translation revenue

Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Unified Communications

Straker signs NZD $28 million IBM deal to expand AI translation

Straker secures a NZD $28 million deal with IBM to expand AI translation services and co-develop specialised language models over three years.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Large Language Models

Translation sector shifts to specialist AI models for accuracy

The translation sector is shifting from broad large language models to smaller, specialised AI models that offer greater accuracy and efficiency in localisation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Straker partners with n8n to automate quality AI translations

Straker has teamed up with n8n to launch Straker Verify, automating AI translation workflows while ensuring quality and compliance for businesses globally.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials

Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.

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

Generative AI

AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media

Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Supply Chain

Fujitsu Aotearoa NZ offers Te Reo Māori translation on ServiceNow

Fujitsu Aotearoa New Zealand has introduced the Te Reo Māori language on digital workflow platform ServiceNow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022

Hi-Tech Awards

Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?

The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015

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Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth

Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft

Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Generative AI

Stuff, Straker & Microsoft foster te reo Maori with AI

Stuff, Straker, and Microsoft join forces to boost te reo Maori content using AI-assisted translation tech, a move set to revitalise and normalise the language across digital platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024