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New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact
Data Protection

New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact

A growing share of consumers want businesses to prove AI is powered responsibly, with younger New Zealanders most worried about its environmental costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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ICT sector stories

BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks
Cloud Security

BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks

Cloud audits produced the highest critical finding rate, while every AI system tested showed vulnerabilities and web logic flaws rose sharply.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms
Robotics

Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms

Most firms lack dedicated oversight for autonomous software, leaving AI agents able to alter records and approvals with limited traceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2
Data Protection

Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2

Stronger demand for its network security tools sent quarterly revenue up 26 per cent and prompted a higher full-year outlook for the cybersecurity group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practice
Digital Transformation

Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practice

It aims to help large companies turn AI pilots into operational tools, as demand grows for measurable returns from enterprise projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Netcore.ai rebrand puts AI agents at marketing core
Software-as-a-Service

Netcore.ai rebrand puts AI agents at marketing core

Marketing teams could see tighter accountability as Netcore.ai pairs seven AI agents with human growth engineers to manage campaigns end to end.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Quantcast names Tom Weaving Managing Director for SEA
Digital Transformation

Quantcast names Tom Weaving Managing Director for SEA

The hire strengthens Quantcast's push in Southeast Asia as it looks to grow revenue and roll out its Q+ ad product across the region.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

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BC Technologies credits Sales Geek Scotland for growth
Customer Relationship Management

BC Technologies credits Sales Geek Scotland for growth

Revenue at the Dunoon IT services firm rose to GBP £3.75 million last year as sales coaching and new systems sharpened its growth plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today
Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says
Data Protection

Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says

Malicious attacks are growing costlier as AI-generated elements feature in nearly a third of incidents, IBM's study found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
ChatSee warns of AI failures beyond hallucinations
Risk & Compliance

ChatSee warns of AI failures beyond hallucinations

Execution and escalation breakdowns now outnumber hallucinations in enterprise AI failures, according to more than 10,000 observed incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth

Subscriptions and contracted revenue helped offset weak top-line growth, as Check Point's cash pile swelled after a convertible notes issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Root & Branch launches web sustainability platform
Clean technologies

Root & Branch launches web sustainability platform

Companies struggling to account for digital emissions now have a tool that traces website energy use to individual customer actions and hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips
Productivity

UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips

Confusion and mistrust are leaving thousands of SMEs unable to fund expansion, with Portman estimating a GBP £54 billion hit to revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
NTT DATA, ENGIE strike renewable power deal for data centres
Data centers

NTT DATA, ENGIE strike renewable power deal for data centres

Long-term renewable supply is set to help NTT DATA expand AI-era data centres as grid constraints tighten across key European markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
HCS appoints Lesley Whelan to lead new GRC practice
Data Protection

HCS appoints Lesley Whelan to lead new GRC practice

Rising demand for cyber and compliance advice is driving HCS to broaden its services as Lesley Whelan takes charge of the new practice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
AI adoption rises in UK without widespread job losses
Digital Transformation

AI adoption rises in UK without widespread job losses

Most UK employers are retraining staff rather than cutting posts, as AI adoption rises to 35% among businesses with 10 or more employees.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago