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AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand
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New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.
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Browser AI agents seen as bigger security risk than employees
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SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.
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Arvind Krishnan joins Alteryx as Chief Technology Officer
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Arvind Krishnan has joined Alteryx as Chief Technology Officer to lead the firm's AI analytics platform and global engineering team.
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HCLTech, OpenAI launch AI partnership for global firms
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HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate AI products into services, boosting global enterprises' digital transformation and operational efficiency.
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A managed protection service suite empowers MSPs to scale their businesses effectively
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A Managed Protection Service Suite helps MSPs scale their businesses efficiently while enhancing security and customer service for SMB clients.
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“Missed package?” Scam fooling thousands
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Thousands of Kiwis are falling victim to evolving package delivery scams exploiting busy inboxes with fake DHL and NZ Post emails.
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National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay
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New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.
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AI YOUR WORKSPACE: Yealink launches full-scenario AI solutions for the hybrid era
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Yealink launches AI YOUR WORKSPACE, unveiling AI-powered tools like MeetingBar A50 and AV ONE to transform hybrid work with Microsoft, Intel, and Qualcomm support.
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Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash
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Fintech firms are reshaping finance with programmable money, using stablecoins and smart contracts for faster, borderless, 24/7 value transfer globally.
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Confluent Cloud boosts agentic AI with enhanced data & security
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Confluent Cloud unveils new features blending real-time and historical data to enhance secure, intelligent AI agents and analytics for enterprises.
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Twilio appoints Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ
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Twilio has appointed Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ, aiming to boost personalised digital engagement and business growth across Australia and New Zealand.
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New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland
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The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand’s digital infrastructure security.
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Forterro expands industrial software with TARGIT acquisition
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Forterro is set to acquire Danish BI firm TARGIT, adding 1,000+ SME clients and boosting its industrial software with new analytics expertise.
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Open ecosystems are powering the future of intelligent observability
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Open ecosystems are set to revolutionise observability, enhancing AI integration and boosting productivity by unifying complex, multi-tool software systems.
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Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
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The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
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Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus
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Milestone Systems expands its South Pacific channel with Matt Veenstra as Distribution Channel Manager to boost partner growth and updated Partner Program.
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Java Independence is now a board-level priority - Driving cost savings, cloud efficiency and strategic agility
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Enterprises face rising Oracle Java costs, prompting a shift to OpenJDK for up to 70% savings, improved cloud efficiency, and greater strategic control by 2025.
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Veeam named Leader in Gartner 2025 backup & data report
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Veeam has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup & Data Protection Platforms for the ninth year running.
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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
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Semperis warns nOAuth flaw in Entra ID risks SaaS accounts
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Semperis warns a flaw in Microsoft's Entra ID allows attackers to hijack SaaS accounts easily, with many apps still vulnerable over a year later.