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Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta

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Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
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Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series

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Battery-powered iGarden Swim Jet X turns small backyard pools into customisable infinite lanes or raging rapids with app-controlled currents.
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Datadog names Renee Mitsis to lead ANZ channel push

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Datadog appoints Renee Mitsis to spearhead ANZ channel and alliances, sharpening partner-led growth around security, AI and DevOps.
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Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access

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Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.
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Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay

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Decidr and ICON team up to bring AI-driven Procure-to-Pay automation to SAP users across Asia-Pacific, targeting high-volume finance tasks.
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ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back

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Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.
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AI reshapes ANZ jobs as staff turn to shadow tools

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AI is reshaping ANZ jobs as firms hire and cut roles, while 67% of staff quietly turn to unapproved generative tools to get work done.
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Big firms detect cyberattacks but fail to contain them

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Big businesses can spot cyber intrusions but struggle to contain them fast, leaving cloud-era networks exposed to deeper, costlier breaches.
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Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia

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Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
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HackerOne warns of widening AI security & testing gap

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HackerOne warns AI rollouts are outpacing security, with 89% of organisations lacking full testing and incidents driving up costs.
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Iran-linked wiper cyber attack cripples Stryker plants

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Iran-linked wiper cyber attack cripples Stryker plants, disrupting implant production and locking thousands of staff out of global networks.
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ConnectWise unit maps IT pay trends, automation push

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Service Leadership's 2026 IT pay report links eased wage inflation and new 'Digital Worker' automation metrics to profitability for providers.
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EcoOnline report tracks shift to connected risk data

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EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.
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Blippar buys Plattar to boost regional AR commerce push

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Blippar has bought Australian AR specialist Plattar to deepen its regional footprint and accelerate sector-focused AR commerce products.
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Legal AI firm Harvey to launch new Singapore office

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Legal AI specialist Harvey will open a Singapore office in June, deepening its APAC footprint and support for regional law firms and corporates.
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Equinix unveils vendor-neutral hub for distributed AI

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Equinix launches a vendor-neutral Distributed AI Hub, linking 280 data centres to simplify multi-cloud, edge and AI security operations.
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MATTR launches digital credential platform on AWS NZ

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MATTR makes its VII digital credential platform available on AWS New Zealand, enabling local data residency and lower-latency identity services.
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AI ambition outpaces readiness for smaller businesses

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SMBs are bullish on AI but a new ECI report finds poor data, scarce skills and unclear use cases are stalling real-world results.
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Anthropic to open Sydney office in Australia, New Zealand

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Anthropic will open a Sydney office within weeks, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint and deepening AI partnerships in Australia and New Zealand.
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AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring

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AI trainer jobs are booming as NZ firms tap global talent, while startups abroad chase specialists and remote staff drift back to cities.