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New Zealand has a talent problem, and it's becoming a security risk
Data Protection

New Zealand has a talent problem, and it's becoming a security risk

Skills shortages are leaving New Zealand firms exposed as AI adoption outpaces cyber and governance expertise across key sectors.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • 2 days ago
New Zealand cyber agency reports return of major attacks
Data Protection

New Zealand cyber agency reports return of major attacks

The return of highly significant incidents has renewed pressure on New Zealand organisations to tighten defences after losses jumped to NZD $5.6 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Deloitte New Zealand wins AWS value realisation badge
Digital Transformation

Deloitte New Zealand wins AWS value realisation badge

Clients are increasingly demanding proof that cloud and AI spending is lifting productivity, revenue or cost control, not just adding systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Blackpearl unveils GTM-Bench for AI sales evaluation
Customer Relationship Management

Blackpearl unveils GTM-Bench for AI sales evaluation

Four of six major AI sales agents posted negative scores in a new benchmark, highlighting the cost of poor prospecting output for businesses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
IBM joins OpenAI cyber programme with app security tool
Cloud Security

IBM joins OpenAI cyber programme with app security tool

Enterprise security teams gain a new AI-assisted way to spot exploitable code flaws, as IBM widens its cyber work with OpenAI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
North Carolina picks Tanium for SecureNC cyber scheme
Endpoint Protection

North Carolina picks Tanium for SecureNC cyber scheme

The statewide rollout aims to give counties, cities and universities real-time visibility into cyber threats as attacks on public services intensify.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Defence Australia puts data at core of national security
Hybrid Cloud

Defence Australia puts data at core of national security

Sovereign AI is becoming vital to mission readiness as Defence Australia builds a connected data ecosystem for faster decisions.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Why CIOs should be prioritising stability as the foundation for transformation
Digital Transformation

Why CIOs should be prioritising stability as the foundation for transformation

Residents will judge councils on whether bins are collected and benefits processed smoothly during reorganisation, not on digital ambitions.

By Mark Gannon • 7 min read • Yesterday
Vasion launches print automation for AI data control
Software-as-a-Service

Vasion launches print automation for AI data control

The software aims to stop printed and scanned documents slipping outside managed workflows, a growing compliance risk for AI-heavy firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
Trust is the new uptime: Why sovereignty by design matters
Hybrid Cloud

Trust is the new uptime: Why sovereignty by design matters

Public confidence in digital government is fragile, with AI adoption, vendor dependence and weak governance now posing a bigger risk than outages.

By Jacqui Adams • 5 min read • Yesterday
A10 Networks buys TrojAI to boost AI security tools
Hybrid Cloud

A10 Networks buys TrojAI to boost AI security tools

The deal gives customers red teaming and runtime protection for AI systems as enterprises rush to secure models and autonomous agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
1Kosmos names Roger Hale as Chief Information Security Officer
Digital Transformation

1Kosmos names Roger Hale as Chief Information Security Officer

The hire comes as firms face rising identity fraud risks in account recovery, device enrolment and privileged access workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
Data Protection

Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand

The appointments bolster Google Cloud's push for AI and cloud growth in Southeast Asia, as competition intensifies across key markets.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
QuSecure appoints ex-CIA officer to advisory board
Data Protection

QuSecure appoints ex-CIA officer to advisory board

The move comes as US agencies shift from planning to implementation of post-quantum cryptography, exposing legacy systems to future quantum attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Smart CT boosts stock by a third after 10,000 buys
Network Infrastructure

Smart CT boosts stock by a third after 10,000 buys

Extra warehouse parts will help Smart CT meet demand from new contracts across government, health and retail customers in Europe and beyond.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges
Digital Transformation

Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges

The Leeds consultancy is adding 15 AI roles as clients grapple with data and governance hurdles that keep pilots from reaching production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Google Cloud launches local data residency in Seoul
Cloud Security

Google Cloud launches local data residency in Seoul

Korean banks and agencies can now keep security logs in-country as Google Cloud tries to ease compliance worries over cloud-based threat monitoring.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week