IT Brief New Zealand - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
New Zealand

Operational Technologies (OT) Stories - Page 14

Global Stories

Operational Technologies (OT) stories

Asahi delays results as ransomware attack disrupts operations
Privileged Access Management

Asahi delays results as ransomware attack disrupts operations

Japanese brewer Asahi delays its 2025 financial results due to ongoing disruptions from a ransomware attack affecting systems across East Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms
Ransomware

Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI risks intensify cyber threats to critical infrastructure OT
IoT Security

AI risks intensify cyber threats to critical infrastructure OT

AI deployment in critical infrastructure raises cyber security risks as attackers exploit operational technology networks with advanced AI-driven tactics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Channel partners to adopt strategic roles amid AI & security shifts
Firewalls

Channel partners to adopt strategic roles amid AI & security shifts

In 2026, IT channel partners will shift towards strategic advisory roles, guiding clients on AI adoption, integrated security, and OT compliance amid evolving demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Cyber resilience, AI & energy shape IT strategies for 2026
Storage

Cyber resilience, AI & energy shape IT strategies for 2026

Experts predict that cyber resilience, AI infrastructure, and energy constraints will redefine IT strategies across the UK and Australia in 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Nukon to offer Plex platform, boosting digital manufacturing in Australia
Digital Transformation

Nukon to offer Plex platform, boosting digital manufacturing in Australia

Nukon joins Rockwell Automation as Australia's first partner to resell and implement the cloud-based Plex platform, enhancing digital manufacturing efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
Firewalls

Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034

The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Claroty adds business-centred risk tools to xDome platform
Unified Communications

Claroty adds business-centred risk tools to xDome platform

Claroty enhances its xDome platform with Device Purpose and Risk Benchmarking tools, helping firms prioritise cyber-physical system risks by business impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
Firewalls

Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT

Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Software-as-a-Service

Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards
Cloud Security

Tenable One unifies risk data with new connectors & dashboards

Tenable launches connectors and customisable dashboards in Tenable One, unifying security data from multiple tools to enhance risk visibility and management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Panaseer launches tool to automate enterprise compliance tasks
Application Performance Monitoring

Panaseer launches tool to automate enterprise compliance tasks

Panaseer has launched the Cyber Frameworks Catalog to automate compliance management, easing security reporting for firms in regulated sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Efex strengthens cyber services with Datcom buy amid expansion

Efex has acquired Australian cybersecurity firm Datcom to boost its managed IT services amid rising cyber threats and over 500 breach reports in six months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Nozomi integrates with NVIDIA BlueField to boost AI cyber defences
IoT Security

Nozomi integrates with NVIDIA BlueField to boost AI cyber defences

Nozomi Networks and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate AI-powered cybersecurity on BlueField DPUs, enhancing threat detection for industrial and critical infrastructure systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Wavelink partners with Honeywell to expand mobility solutions
Supply Chain

Wavelink partners with Honeywell to expand mobility solutions

Wavelink teams up with Honeywell to offer its PSS mobility portfolio across Australian industries, enhancing channel support and customer lifecycle management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Operational Technologies (OT) stories

ELES joins ENCS to bolster cyber defences for power grids
IoT Security

ELES joins ENCS to bolster cyber defences for power grids

Slovenia's transmission operator ELES has joined ENCS to boost cyber defences and enhance the security of Europe's interconnected power grids.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
Firewalls

Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure

Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025