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Tait & Zetron complete New Zealand safety radio rollout
Tait Communications

Tait & Zetron complete New Zealand safety radio rollout

Emergency dispatchers across New Zealand now have a common console platform as the final stage of the public safety radio rollout nears completion.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand designs photonic & quantum growth engine
Quantum Computing

New Zealand designs photonic & quantum growth engine

New Zealand could miss out on fast-growing supply chains unless the planned platform turns research strengths into commercial deals and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

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Orion Health appoints Chris Lucas as APAC vice president
Health Technologies

Orion Health appoints Chris Lucas as APAC vice president

He will now oversee sales, services and support across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific as providers seek better access to patient data.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
GSMA re-elects Gopal Vittal as chair, names Vodafone CEO
Fintech

GSMA re-elects Gopal Vittal as chair, names Vodafone CEO

The appointments preserve senior operator representation at the mobile industry's top table as security, AI and network investment climb the agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian chapter backs open standards for agentic ads
AI Agents

Australian chapter backs open standards for agentic ads

The new chapter aims to make AI-driven media buying easier for Australian advertisers by reducing fragmented integrations and adding common rules.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last week
Oracle launches AI security mesh with OpenAI to fix flaws
Network Security

Oracle launches AI security mesh with OpenAI to fix flaws

The service aims to help enterprises spot and repair vulnerabilities faster across cloud and on-premises systems, while keeping human approval in place.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Oracle & Snowflake launch native OCI AI as a new service
Data Analytics

Oracle & Snowflake launch native OCI AI as a new service

Customers will be able to buy Snowflake through Oracle's cloud, simplifying billing and data access for AI and analytics workloads.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Proofpoint joins Microsoft ICES in Defender portal
Ransomware

Proofpoint joins Microsoft ICES in Defender portal

Microsoft 365 customers can now review Proofpoint email threat alerts inside Defender, cutting the need to switch between security tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Google expands AI agent kit to five languages
Artificial Intelligence

Google expands AI agent kit to five languages

The update could cut engineering overhead for firms mixing web, backend and Android systems, as agents can now interoperate across five languages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TerraPay links verify service to Kinexys Liink network
Fintech

TerraPay links verify service to Kinexys Liink network

The tie-up aims to curb failed cross-border transfers by letting banks check recipient account and wallet details before sending money.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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DigiCert to secure Australia's connected energy grid
Internet of Things

DigiCert to secure Australia's connected energy grid

More than 4.2 million homes with rooftop solar could gain safer grid connections as the new framework lets devices and operators verify identities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets out 6G & Wi-Fi roadmap
Smart Cities

Wireless Broadband Alliance sets out 6G & Wi-Fi roadmap

Indoor coverage and user experience are set to depend more on Wi-Fi as the alliance pushes for it to be built into 6G standards from the outset.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 5 min read • Last week
WORK-SELF expands Maya Enterprise across 12,000 apps
Software-as-a-Service

WORK-SELF expands Maya Enterprise across 12,000 apps

Businesses adopting AI agents could cut rework by up to 40%, as WORK-SELF expands Maya Enterprise across more than 12,000 applications.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Rethinking Data Sovereignty
Data governance

Rethinking Data Sovereignty

Fragmented cloud setups are undermining compliance and collaboration, pushing firms to protect data use rather than simply its location.

By Andrea Zinno • 8 min read • Last week
UK finance leaders struggle to prove AI value in cash
Data governance

UK finance leaders struggle to prove AI value in cash

Despite widespread adoption, nearly a third of UK finance chiefs cannot quantify AI's impact on cash and liquidity management, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australia's smart home market to top AUD $11 billion
Smart Home

Australia's smart home market to top AUD $11 billion

Battery systems are driving Australia's smart home boom, with revenue set to jump to AUD $7.7 billion in 2025 and top AUD $11 billion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
UK finance leaders back AI but struggle to prove value
Digital Transformation

UK finance leaders back AI but struggle to prove value

Nearly a third of UK finance leaders cannot quantify AI's benefits, highlighting a gap between enthusiasm and proof as liquidity teams face rising pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month