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OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns
Risk & Compliance

OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5b, report warns

A new report warns OT cyber incidents could cost USD $329.5 billion, urging firms to boost security controls and improve risk management practices.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Hitachi Vantara named leader for object storage by GigaOm Radar
Storage

Hitachi Vantara named leader for object storage by GigaOm Radar

Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm Radar for Object Storage, praised for innovation and SQL-based analytics in its VSP One Object platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Chris Tredwell named COO as Aqilla boosts AI plans
Digital Transformation

Chris Tredwell named COO as Aqilla boosts AI plans

Chris Tredwell has been appointed COO at Aqilla, driving AI integration in its cloud accounting software and targeting 20% annual growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Epicor names Kerrie Jordan Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth
Digital Transformation

Epicor names Kerrie Jordan Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth

Epicor appoints Kerrie Jordan as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and accelerate growth in manufacturing and supply chain sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws
Small Business

37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws

Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Motorola & One NZ launch 5G phones with satellite TXT support
Motorola

Motorola & One NZ launch 5G phones with satellite TXT support

Motorola and One New Zealand launch 4G and 5G phones with satellite TXT support, aiding connectivity as the 3G network retires this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative marks two decades of impact
Power / Energy

Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative marks two decades of impact

Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative celebrates 20 years as the largest bug bounty programme, helping disclose 73% of vulnerabilities in 2024 before exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
MongoDB boosts AI app reliability with new models & partners
Partner Programmes

MongoDB boosts AI app reliability with new models & partners

MongoDB enhances AI app reliability by integrating new Voyage AI models and expanding partnerships, boosting accuracy and scalability for developers globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
PPDS boosts EMEA sales & global marketing with new leaders
Digital Signage

PPDS boosts EMEA sales & global marketing with new leaders

PPDS appoints Jae O Choi Park as EMEA Commercial Head and Ron Cottaar as Head of Global Marketing to boost sales and brand presence worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Executives urged to act swiftly or risk falling behind in AI era
Digital Transformation

Executives urged to act swiftly or risk falling behind in AI era

Lancom Technology warns executives must swiftly adopt AI strategies to avoid falling behind as companies prioritise AI for productivity and competitive edge in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Chris Teeling named Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Software
Financial Systems

Chris Teeling named Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Software

Chris Teeling has been appointed CEO of Arlo Software, leading its global expansion from the Petone headquarters in Wellington.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders
Wearables

A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders

Smartwatch features from Apple and Samsung now help detect signs of sleep apnoea, raising awareness of this common but underdiagnosed disorder in adults.

By Shehaan Fernando • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Dell unveils AI Data Platform upgrades with NVIDIA & Elastic
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils AI Data Platform upgrades with NVIDIA & Elastic

Dell upgrades its AI Data Platform with NVIDIA GPUs and Elastic tech to boost enterprise AI data processing and unstructured data management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
HPE launches ProLiant servers with new NVIDIA GPUs for AI growth
Robotics

HPE launches ProLiant servers with new NVIDIA GPUs for AI growth

HPE launches new ProLiant servers powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 GPUs to boost AI workloads and enhance enterprise data centre efficiency from September 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Visa appoints Meble Tin to lead Oceania marketing from Sydney
Fintech

Visa appoints Meble Tin to lead Oceania marketing from Sydney

Visa has appointed Meble Tin as Head of Marketing for Oceania, leading efforts from Sydney to boost brand and client engagement across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage
Private Cloud

AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage

AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand surges, with 21% noting gains despite a skills shortage delaying digital transformation and product development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
AI-scribes boost GP efficiency but raise ethics concerns in NZ care
Data Protection

AI-scribes boost GP efficiency but raise ethics concerns in NZ care

AI-powered transcription tools boost efficiency for 40% of New Zealand GPs but spark ethical and data security concerns amid evolving regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Picus Security warns of rising enterprise password breaches
Ransomware

Picus Security warns of rising enterprise password breaches

Picus Security's Blue Report 2025 reveals enterprise password breaches nearly doubled to 46%, exposing firms to greater cyber threats and ransomware risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025