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Secure Code Warrior launches AI governance learning
Application Security

Secure Code Warrior launches AI governance learning

Companies can now tie AI code-use risks to developer training, with Secure Code Warrior aiming to prove compliance at commit level.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach
Manufacturing

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach

Customers gain broader visibility over unmanaged devices as Dragos adds Phosphorus software to its OT security platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Nutanix storage wins NVIDIA AI enterprise certification
Data centers

Nutanix storage wins NVIDIA AI enterprise certification

The certification could help enterprises cut AI storage bottlenecks as they scale NVIDIA-based systems from pilots to production deployments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
LinkedIn ranks second in AI citations for B2B searches
Digital Transformation

LinkedIn ranks second in AI citations for B2B searches

Buyers relying on AI tools are more likely to see LinkedIn than brand websites, with member profiles driving most citations in B2B searches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Spectrum Consulting names Darryl van Rensburg for AI drive
Digital Transformation

Spectrum Consulting names Darryl van Rensburg for AI drive

Growing concerns over data sovereignty and AI governance are likely to shape more technology spending in New Zealand as Spectrum bolsters its sales push.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Kiwi travellers spent NZD $700m on hidden overseas costs
Fintech

Kiwi travellers spent NZD $700m on hidden overseas costs

Hidden fees and loose budgeting left New Zealanders more than NZD $700 million out of pocket on overseas trips last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Windows 11 sandbox flaw lets attackers escape with one click
Application Security

Windows 11 sandbox flaw lets attackers escape with one click

Microsoft patched a CVE-2025-59199 flaw in October after researchers showed a single click could let low-integrity code escape Windows 11's sandbox.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Optimal launches AI-moderated surveys for deeper feedback
Digital Transformation

Optimal launches AI-moderated surveys for deeper feedback

Product teams can now gather richer user feedback at scale as Optimal adds spoken responses and automated follow-up questions to surveys.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Conference Room Audio Should Be Managed Like Enterprise IT
Unified Communications

Conference Room Audio Should Be Managed Like Enterprise IT

Better network oversight is letting firms scale meeting rooms, boost uptime and add AI captions, transcription and analytics.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Lancom Technology wins Great Place to Work accreditation
Human Capital Management

Lancom Technology wins Great Place to Work accreditation

The recognition may help Lancom Technology attract and retain staff as tech employers compete harder for skilled workers in a tight labour market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025
Fintech

Google Payment New Zealand profit edges up in 2025

Revenue rose 11.6% as higher transaction processing activity lifted Google Payment New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $312,841.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Google New Zealand posts higher 2025 revenue & profit
Google

Google New Zealand posts higher 2025 revenue & profit

Higher advertising demand helped lift Google New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $27.6 million, despite rising costs and tax.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
SSL unveils TCA Tour system, Live V6.2 and trade-in plan
Software Updates

SSL unveils TCA Tour system, Live V6.2 and trade-in plan

Portable live production crews gain faster deployment and new vocal processing, as SSL adds a trade-in scheme to its System T range.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Ctera names Tal Sarfaty cyberstorage security chief
Data Protection

Ctera names Tal Sarfaty cyberstorage security chief

The hire underscores CTERA's push into a fast-growing segment as ransomware drives demand for stronger protection of live storage data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Louisiana data centres could push power costs on households
Data centers

Louisiana data centres could push power costs on households

Households could face higher electricity bills as Louisiana plans a rush of data centre infrastructure, with costs spread to other customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Telus Digital flags AI model safety gaps in benchmark
DevSecOps

Telus Digital flags AI model safety gaps in benchmark

Enterprises face uneven safeguards as TELUS Digital found no generative AI model was fully immune to attack in 620,000 tests.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Gainsight launches AI-native renewal service for clients
Software-as-a-Service

Gainsight launches AI-native renewal service for clients

Enterprise software vendors may soon be judged on retention, as Gainsight takes on renewal work directly for customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems
Robotics

Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems

It targets operators where outages can threaten safety and continuity, as industrial and healthcare environments face faster-moving AI-driven attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
DataHub Cloud update boosts analytics agent accuracy
Data governance

DataHub Cloud update boosts analytics agent accuracy

Accuracy gains for enterprise analytics agents could reduce costly wrong answers as DataHub Cloud adds context from query history and metadata.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026