Police AI: Investigator uploads 350,000 lines of audio in risky workaround
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New Zealand leads Five Eyes on government email security
Encrypted delivery of official emails is now more widespread in New Zealand, after 55% of core government domains began enforcing MTA-STS.
New Zealand fractional leadership market surges 90%
Rising demand from smaller firms has pushed more than 1,000 part-time senior executives into New Zealand businesses, with AI roles growing fast.
MYOB launches Assist app for New Zealand small businesses
Small businesses in New Zealand will lose access to two older mobile tools on 23 November as MYOB folds their functions into one app.
New Zealand risks losing AIP billions without banking
Without stronger private banking, New Zealand may fail to keep NZD $2.72 billion already committed under its investor visa scheme in the country.
Enlighten Designs named OpenAI Select Partner in NZ
The Hamilton software firm gains access to OpenAI support as it helps clients move AI projects from pilots into everyday use.
Westpac NZ automates loan income checks with Akahu
Applicants for Westpac NZ personal loans can now get faster approvals, as the bank's online system automatically sorts income and expense data.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Fortinet: The AI challenge is visibility and control, not permission
Shadow AI is driving higher breach and compliance risks, with exposed firms incurring around $670,000 more in data-breach costs.
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Scaling AI means reinventing how work gets done
The shift could reshape hiring, audits and pay as firms move from AI pilots to automated workflows that rely on new guardrails.
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Workday is a Fortune 500 startup reborn for the AI era
Its AI-first overhaul has cut layers, sped product cycles and left the company betting that startup-style speed can still serve Fortune 500 customers.
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'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.
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Expert Opinions
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The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity
Hidden inefficiencies are forcing firms to spend more time reconciling data, and to absorb higher transport and inventory costs across supply chains.
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Pragmatic modernisation: The disciplines that transform cloud operations
Cloud teams can cut delivery delays and technical debt by standardising ownership, visibility and controls before complexity becomes entrenched.
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Sovereignty by design: Building New Zealand's digital resilience
A mix of local and global systems could shield New Zealand services from cyberattacks and natural hazards while preserving control over critical data.
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Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
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AI agents in IT service management and cloud operations
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Latest News
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Zendesk launches AI tools to automate employee support
Early users have already run 6 million workflows in five weeks, as the software group pushes deeper into employee support automation.
Developers say AI use is driven by management pressure
Management pressure is pushing many developers to use AI to signal compliance, with 52% saying they overuse it to meet company expectations.
Vercel AI spending soars as customers switch models
Costs per token have dropped 47% since December even as businesses route far more AI traffic through Vercel's gateway and switch providers more often.
SanDisk named exclusive storage partner for Meta VR Glasses
Users will get official expansion options for Meta VR Glasses when SanDisk's microSD Express cards and USB-C drives arrive in spring 2027.
Our Editorial Team
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Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
News Editor
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Finance Editor
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Mara Sugue
News Editor
Mara is a writer and editor from Manila with a background in the social sciences. Her work in writing and editorial has taken her across a range of subjects, and it's this variety that keeps her interested in what she does. Outside of work, she can usually be found with a book, planning her next trip or at the climbing gym.
Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
The recognition may help Fastly win business as firms seek to curb bot traffic, API abuse and fragmented defences across online services.
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AI pricing puts software firms under margin pressure
Margins are already being squeezed as 41% of software vendors say AI delivery costs are eroding profits and customers resist unpredictable bills.
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Omnissa launches AI tools as endpoint use surges 1,000%
Three-quarters of AI assistant use was unsanctioned, underscoring why enterprises are turning to tighter controls as adoption jumps nearly 1,000% year on year.
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Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows
Backers are betting that enterprise AI oversight will need sharper tools, as the security software company brings total funding to USD $140 million.
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