Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise
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Kiwi stories
New Zealand academics call for AI office as fears grow
With deepfakes and other harms already reaching users, academics say a dedicated office would help New Zealand regulate AI and join global talks.
University wins approval for rapid kauri dieback DNA test
Approval of the assay could speed kauri disease monitoring and help land managers catch the soil pathogen earlier, researchers say.
Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR
Rising grievance filings and scrutiny over AI errors in legal work are boosting demand for tools that assess workplace disputes earlier.
'Flawed assumptions' behind Immigration NZ's bungling of tech upgrade
Immigration NZ has paused its $336 million upgrade after Cabinet was told its savings forecast was overstated by NZD $134 million.
Ingram Micro signs AirBridge distribution deal in NZ
Partners will gain access to secure remote connectivity tools as the deal targets outages and poor coverage across the Pacific region.
iSANZ finalists highlight New Zealand cyber sector shift
Finalists span corporates, councils and start-ups as New Zealand's cyber work shifts towards resilience, behaviour and AI, iSANZ says.
How loop engineering is changing coding
By focusing on evidence and small reversible changes, loop engineering could curb costly AI coding mistakes before they reach production.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC
Banks and large enterprises in Asia-Pacific are rethinking cloud-first AI plans as costs, sovereignty and regulation favour hybrid deployments.
Today
Genetec: Open platforms key as physical security evolves
Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.
Yesterday
Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature
Rapid adoption as Docusign's IAM platform cuts contract delays and turns signed agreements into AI-driven workflows.
Last week
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Last week
Expert Opinions
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The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
As AI agents begin handling purchases and deliveries, retailers face tougher questions over identity, authorisation and trust.
about 6 hours ago
5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026
Tech chiefs were urged to prioritise trust, governance and people over spending as AI, cyber threats and talent shortages reshape business.
about 7 hours ago
Spend management is not a volume problem
Poor controls, not sheer invoice count, are what leave finance teams chasing approvals, missing GST evidence and paying exceptions.
about 8 hours ago
What should replace the resume in an AI-first hiring process?
about 15 hours ago
SonicWall wins two CybersecAsia awards, joins Hall of Fame
1 day ago
Opinion: Yes, AI is coming for your job
1 day ago
Your AI Scaling Problem is Actually a RAG Problem
3 days ago
Latest News
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Eventus Security urges decision-centric SOCs at AI summit
Growing alert volumes are pushing Indian security teams to use AI for faster, context-led decisions instead of more monitoring.
Proofpoint expands insider-risk tools to Microsoft 365
Investigators will get a fuller audit trail as the software links Microsoft 365 activity and AI prompts with emails, files and logs.
CertIndex tops 120 verified MSP members in Australasia
Procurement teams in Australia and New Zealand now have a verified source for checking MSP ISO claims, after seven applications were rejected.
AWS adds OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra to Bedrock for business
Businesses can now run OpenAI's latest frontier model on AWS without managing infrastructure, as Bedrock gains access to GPT-6 Astra.
Our Editorial Team
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Features Editor
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Sean Mitchell
Publisher
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds
Despite faster AI adoption, firms in Oceania are still missing out on bigger returns because trust, governance and skills are lagging.
Today
UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running
The recognition underscores how document processing now sits at the centre of enterprise AI, as firms seek reliable data to automate workflows.
Today
ABBYY named leader in Gartner's IDP market assessment
Enterprise buyers are weighing more than OCR as ABBYY's latest Gartner ranking underscores growing demand for reliable AI-ready document workflows.
Today
Check Point named Gartner leader in hybrid mesh firewall
The ranking bolsters its pitch that enterprises need centralised controls as AI adoption widens attack surfaces across cloud and on-premise networks.
Yesterday