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TP-Link unveils Archer 8 in push for Wi-Fi 8 stability

Early tests suggest Wi-Fi 8 could cut dropouts and improve coverage in crowded homes, as TP-Link readies a wider consumer range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Wearables

Oura launches smaller Ring 5 in Australia & New Zealand

Australian and New Zealand buyers will pay from AUD $649 and NZD $799 as Oura shrinks its smart ring for longer daily wear.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Smart Cities

SenSen & Turnstone partner on curb data for cities

Cities could gain clearer insight into parking demand and enforcement as SenSen and Turnstone join forces on real-time curb data across North America.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Multi-factor authentication

Yubico wins FIPS 140-3 nod for YubiKey 5 FIPS Series

The upgrade gives government and regulated buyers a single device for legacy smart cards and passkeys, as agencies shift to stricter security rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Network Infrastructure

One NZ calls for long-term telecom investment policy

Rising demand and tighter economics are squeezing network spending, with One NZ warning New Zealanders could feel slower progress in coverage and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Smart Home

Avoz lands exclusive OpenAudio distribution in Australasia

Dealer support and local distribution in Australia and New Zealand will now come from AVOZ as OpenAudio targets retrofit and new-build projects.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

SourseAI strikes New Zealand telecoms deal with 2degrees

The deal gives 2degrees specialist predictive analytics to help lift campaign conversion, curb churn and grow customer lifetime value.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Robotics

SYOS unveils SU10 underwater vehicle for subsurface use

The new vehicle gives operators a 500-metre-deep platform for mine clearing, inspection and surveillance without putting crews at risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Data Analytics

Shield launches insights dashboard for compliance teams

Compliance managers could cut alert review times by up to half as financial firms face surging false positives and heavier regulatory scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Data Protection

One NZ says trust now decides New Zealanders on AI

Confidence is lagging behind AI use in New Zealand, with most users still wary and many saying they would walk away over misuse.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Vontier sells Teletrac Navman stake to Respida Capital

Vontier will book USD $80 million in cash and keep a minority stake as it exits control of a fleet software unit valued at USD $220 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

8x8 sees surging AI demand as usage revenue jumps 70%

Businesses are shifting to AI-led customer service, lifting 8x8's usage-based revenue by more than 70% in the quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Zana Stojanovski wins Dynatrace APAC special award

The award underscores rising demand for local observability expertise as Avocado's Dynatrace business has grown more than 500% year on year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Customer Relationship Management

Inde Technology appoints Steve Hall as service lead

Demand for more accountable managed services is rising as New Zealand clients seek local support and stronger customer relationships.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Ransomware

Canvas breach puts global education cyber risk in focus

Hundreds of millions of student records may be exposed, disrupting exam systems at universities and highlighting the fragility of centralised school software.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last week