Risk Management stories
The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.
Businesses using AI agents can now approve or block individual commands in real time, reducing the risk of authorised access doing unauthorised things.
Governance features aim to help security teams prove AI controls to boards and regulators as shadow AI and agentic risks spread.
Security teams can now block risky AI prompts in real time as Reco expands its platform from visibility into browser-level enforcement.
The new service could shorten invoice approvals for trade customers while giving suppliers earlier visibility on payment status and financing.
Enterprises are moving from workflow software to systems that make auditable decisions, threatening seat-based revenue models across the sector.
The platform targets firms struggling to oversee a surge in AI-built software, as governance gaps create security and compliance risks.
Enterprises that adopt agentic AI early could gain an edge as governance, integration and deployment hurdles keep most firms stuck in pilots.
Earlier checks on contact details could curb fake reservations, cut chargebacks and free hotel staff before rooms are wrongly blocked.
Banks could cut operating costs by 20% to 30% by 2028, but only if they fix duplicated, outdated customer records first.
Clients in Perth and Brisbane have seen residential values nearly double as Reventon says early research can capture stronger growth cycles.
The deal gives regulated businesses extra protection against phishing, data leaks and rogue apps as work shifts deeper into browsers and AI tools.
Approved AI agents can now create controlled virtual cards for company spending, targeting procurement, travel and advertising workflows.
Designed to curb data leakage and keep human staff in charge, the framework routes AI outputs by role inside Microsoft systems.
Security teams can now pull threat intelligence into existing AI workflows, reducing manual analysis across fragmented data and incident investigations.
Companies using Coupa's software will face tighter oversight as it pairs ISO 42001 AI controls with a 42% cut in Scope 3 intensity.
Institutional traders can now access Gate US liquidity through BitGo's custody-led network, reducing the need to pre-fund exchange accounts.
Security teams gain broader oversight as Singulr extends AI governance from browsers to employee devices, gateways and agent platforms.
Security teams can now automate triage and remediation as risks emerge, with early access to AI agents that still require human oversight.
Accredited investors can now lock cash and stablecoins for up to 18 months, with yields fixed at as much as 7% annually.