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Google links axios attack to suspected North Korean actor

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Google says the axios npm supply chain attack was linked to suspected North Korean actor UNC1069, raising fears for Australian and New Zealand firms.
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AI is now a capital allocation decision, and CFOs are setting the terms

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CFOs across Australia and New Zealand are tightening AI spending as new research shows weak returns, poor data readiness and rising demands for accountability.
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KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

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KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.
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Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push

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Vection strikes AU$ deal for DXLabs, adding automation firepower and local scale as the ASX group targets faster Asia-Pacific growth.
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Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

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Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
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BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year

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BlackRock has retained the top APAC fund brand spot for a fifth year as JPMorgan, PIMCO and Blackstone jostle in Broadridge's latest ranking.
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FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients

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FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients, giving top-tier firms priority product input, AI tools and faster platform support.
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Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware

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Asia-Pacific firms warned that weak backup controls, poor endpoint hygiene and legacy systems could worsen ransomware losses and breach penalties.
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Don't be fooled: The SaaS label that's misleading your security team

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Security teams risk sleepwalking into danger as vendors slap the SaaS label on hosted legacy tools disguised as modern cloud identity.
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TeamViewer tops one million AI remote support sessions

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TeamViewer says its AI-driven support tools have passed one million sessions as it seeks to turn troubleshooting data into faster IT fixes.
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Fragmented tech hinders Australia's AI agent gains

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Twilio poll finds 85% of Australian marketing and customer experience leaders say fragmented tech is slowing AI agent productivity and returns.
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Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals

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Entrust joins forces with Chillisoft to bolster ANZ cyber defences, blending identity, education and quantum-ready security expertise.
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Cloud security day warns of human & identity risks

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Australian and New Zealand businesses are being urged to harden cloud defences as experts warn of identity flaws, misconfigurations and AI-fuelled attacks.
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Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime

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Auror's retail crime platform earns Hi-Tech Awards Company of the Year finalist spot after helping police and stores tackle organised theft.
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Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

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Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.
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FE fundinfo flags five shifts in asset manager compliance

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FE fundinfo says UK and EU disclosure reforms, AIFMD II and AI oversight will reshape compliance for asset managers in 2026.
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Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia

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Anker SOLIX's new Power Dock Pro aims to keep every circuit live in Australian blackouts, while letting rooftop solar continue charging the X1 battery.
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Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience

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PagerDuty says Australia and New Zealand firms are lifting resilience spend and AI use, while keeping people in charge of critical recovery decisions.
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Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ

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Wiise expands partner programme with AI tools in ANZ, as Chief Operating Officer Stephen McNulty backs more standardised ERP delivery for SMBs.
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Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

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Crunchyroll widens Apple TV app distribution with direct subscriptions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.