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AI-backed Triple Zero, 111 calls win public support

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Most Australians and New Zealanders back AI to boost Triple Zero and 111 call handling, though doubts remain over agencies' data use.
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.
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Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.
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Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
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Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Cybersecurity teams face digital border taxes, AI-first clouds, agentic AI threats and the end of VPNs as 2026 reshapes digital risk.
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Real people, real numbers: Why phone verification is your new trust filter

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Phone numbers are becoming the new trust filter, helping businesses block fraud, cut wasted messages and secure real, reachable customers.
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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
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ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
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Swann adds AWS generative AI to cut camera alert noise

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Swann taps AWS generative AI so its security cameras only ping for user-defined events, slashing false alerts and notification overload.
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Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.
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Physical security shifts to strategic business role

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.
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AI & TikTok trends reshape Kiwi Christmas cooking

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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TikTok trends, AI tools and global flavours are transforming Kiwi Christmas menus, as Appetise data shows earlier, budget-savvy festive planning.
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academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.
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Guidewire names Suresh Raman APAC regional vice president

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Guidewire appoints Suresh Raman as APAC regional vice president to drive cloud and AI-led sales growth across key Asia Pacific markets.
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V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.
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Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.
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How organisations can recognise, future-proof storage in the AI era

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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As AI drives explosive data growth, enterprises are rethinking storage, putting HDDs at the core of scalable, efficient, future-proof design.
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Xero rolls out AI bank reconciliation with JAX tool

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.