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Fantasy dairy league turns real New Zealand cows into stars

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Meadow Fresh launches a fantasy league where real New Zealand cows earn points via smart-collar data, with NZD $20,000 up for grabs.
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Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Wesco becomes Acre Security's exclusive US distributor, expanding cloud access control and intrusion offerings nationwide.
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Camunda names Chris White Chief Revenue Officer amid AI push

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Camunda appoints Chris White as Chief Revenue Officer to drive sales and partner growth as demand for agentic AI orchestration accelerates.
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CDN market to hit USD $42.89bn as edge demand surges

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data analytics
Global CDN spending is forecast to soar from USD $27.25bn in 2025 to USD $42.89bn by 2030, driven by edge demand and performance pressure.
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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with new lab push

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.
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myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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private cloud
myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
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A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.
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Hexnode embeds upgraded Genie AI to run UEM actions

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Hexnode embeds its upgraded Genie AI into the UEM console, letting admins query inventory, execute device commands and automate fixes in chat.
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Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.
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Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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network security
Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
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Guardsquare buys Verimatrix XTD to boost mobile security

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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cloud security
Guardsquare snaps up Verimatrix's XTD tech, adding real-time mobile threat detection and response to its end-to-end app security platform.
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Smartphones now drive digital evidence in criminal cases

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
Smartphones now underpin criminal investigations worldwide, with 97% of cases drawing on mobile data as agencies race to keep pace.
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8x8 sees AI customer interactions surge across voice, chat

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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8x8 reports triple-digit growth in AI voice and messaging for CX, as contact centres scale automation beyond pilots across channels.
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Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.
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Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.
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Brightcove maps 2026 AI roadmap & Video Cloud revamp

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital entertainment
Brightcove maps 2026 AI push and major UX overhaul, promising faster innovation, richer accessibility tools and smoother video operations.
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Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital entertainment
Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.
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Apple brings agentic coding to Xcode with Claude, Codex

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Apple adds agentic coding to Xcode 26.3, integrating Claude and Codex so AI agents can autonomously build and refine entire apps.
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Adobe offers unlimited Firefly AI generations to users

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital entertainment
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genai
Adobe is offering eligible Firefly subscribers unlimited AI image and video generations across web, mobile and Boards until 16 March.
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Meta pushes parental control over NZ teen social media bans

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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data protection
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google
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instagram
Meta promotes parental controls over teen social media bans at NZ Instagram safety camp as debate grows on under-16s' online access.