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New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds
Data Protection

New Zealand SMEs face rising cyber threats, study finds

Nearly three-quarters of medium-sized firms have faced a cyber threat in six months, as AI scams and weak staff training heighten risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Westpac first New Zealand bank to issue digital ID
Data Protection

Westpac first New Zealand bank to issue digital ID

Business customers can now verify bank account details faster and with less fraud risk as digital credentials debut through Govt.nz's app wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Revolution InfoSec launches SecurityCentral in New Zealand
Data Protection

Revolution InfoSec launches SecurityCentral in New Zealand

Medium-sized firms face tougher boardroom cyber duties as the new platform aims to replace spreadsheets and fill a market gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue

Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Bixolon & Isitec boost logistics traceability printing
Digital Transformation

Bixolon & Isitec boost logistics traceability printing

More than 100 printers are now supporting parcel traceability across Isitec customers' logistics sites, after a rollout designed to cut manual steps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
GreenSquare signs Sharon AI deal for Sydney campus
Edge Computing

GreenSquare signs Sharon AI deal for Sydney campus

The first stage of SYD1 now has an anchor customer, as Australia's AI data centre market moves from planning to deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
New Zealand digital government score rises as AI test looms
Digital Transformation

New Zealand digital government score rises as AI test looms

AI search could expose weaknesses in New Zealand public services, even as the country's digital government score climbed to 68.8.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users
Data Protection

Ericsson launches NetCloud Private for regulated users

Regulated organisations can keep wireless WAN telemetry and management data inside their own environments, easing compliance concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
TOPdesk unveils new tools after Gartner IT recognition
Software-as-a-Service

TOPdesk unveils new tools after Gartner IT recognition

Growing demand from mid-sized teams is driving TOPdesk's latest tools as it looks to ease ticket backlogs and knowledge overload.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

ManageEngine expands in Ireland after 25% growth
Software-as-a-Service

ManageEngine expands in Ireland after 25% growth

Ireland is becoming a bigger profit engine for ManageEngine as the software group targets a 25% rise in local customers over two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Storm named Orchestry's first Irish premium partner
Software-as-a-Service

Storm named Orchestry's first Irish premium partner

Irish businesses using Microsoft 365 may gain tighter control over data and permissions as Storm Technology joins Orchestry's top tier.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director
Data Protection

Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director

The appointment strengthens its board as demand rises for digital forensics and cyber security services handling ever-growing volumes of evidence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
ClassCover names Eva Gallagher to lead Ireland push
Human Capital Management

ClassCover names Eva Gallagher to lead Ireland push

Schools facing substitute shortages may get faster cover as the platform builds a local team and targets primary and secondary classrooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events
Digital Transformation

Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events

Retention worries are sharpening as the UK tech sector faces a £2 billion to £3.5 billion annual hit from women leaving roles or moving employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive

The Welsh digital transformation firm is reshaping its senior team as it expands across public sector and private clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
FIOR names Gemma Ungoed-Thomas as sovereign AI adviser
Fintech

FIOR names Gemma Ungoed-Thomas as sovereign AI adviser

The hire signals FIOR's push to win governments and big enterprises worried about control, resilience and security in autonomous AI systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
CSI launches commercial banking suite for community banks
Fintech

CSI launches commercial banking suite for community banks

Smaller lenders risk losing commercial deposits as the new suite adds payments, cards and treasury tools to serve complex business clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week