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Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Scalekit has secured USD $5.5m in seed funding to launch a developer toolkit that authenticates AI agents and protects enterprise IT systems.
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IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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A global survey reveals IT professionals feel undervalued and frustrated by jargon and lack of recognition from colleagues, craving respect and thanks.
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Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.
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Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Munich-based Celonis debuts at No.3 on the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list for pioneering AI-driven process intelligence platforms globally.
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Global marketers embrace GenAI, reporting ROI & deeper value

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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A new study reveals 85% of global marketers use generative AI daily, with 80% reporting clear ROI and enhanced customer loyalty through the technology.
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The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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AI adoption in New Zealand's IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.
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Whatfix unveils AI Agents to boost enterprise user productivity

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Whatfix launches AI Agents powered by ScreenSense to enhance enterprise user productivity, offering personalised in-app guidance and analytics insights.
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Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
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Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.
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Westcon-Comstor unifies European sales under new senior leader

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Westcon-Comstor appoints Stéphane Reboud as Senior VP to unify European sales, boosting partner collaboration and growth amid positive global results.
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NetApp named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for storage

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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NetApp has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, highlighting its innovative and reliable data solutions.
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Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.
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ServiceNow Zurich release boosts enterprise AI & workflow security

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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ServiceNow launches Zurich release, enhancing AI scalability, security, and workflow automation for enterprises to accelerate intelligent, secure operations.
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Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.
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Tata & Cisco team up to bring global eSIM IoT management to enterprises

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Tata Communications and Cisco partner to launch a global eSIM IoT management solution, simplifying device control for enterprises across 200 countries.
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AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.
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Cisco launches Data Fabric to unify machine data for AI insights

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Cisco launches Data Fabric platform, unifying machine data to streamline AI model training, automated workflows and real-time operational insights for enterprises.
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Cisco unveils AI observability upgrades to boost digital insights

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Cisco upgrades Splunk Observability with AI tools to enhance digital operations visibility, aiding businesses in monitoring applications, networks, and AI systems effectively.
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Pure Storage named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant again

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Pure Storage has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms for the twelfth year running.
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Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.