Oracle launches APEX AI generator on Autonomous Database
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Aderant & First AML link compliance into law firms' workflow
Law firms using both systems can now cut handoffs and duplicate data entry as AML checks move inside their core practice management workflow.
Problem Gambling Foundation tightens privacy rules after email breach
Human error exposed client email addresses to other recipients, prompting PGF Services to overhaul bulk email checks and staff training.
ShadowTech26 brings 1,500 girls into tech workplaces
More than 1,500 New Zealand schoolgirls will get workplace exposure as the tech sector seeks to widen its talent pipeline.
Tech New Zealand urges action on digital skills gap
New Zealand's tech growth is being constrained by a deepening talent shortage, with firms struggling to fill AI, cyber and cloud roles.
SiteHost launches local AI platform for New Zealand
Businesses wary of offshore AI will be able to keep requests in New Zealand, with usage-based billing and no upfront fee.
Authsignal launches digital credential checks in NZ
Businesses in New Zealand can now verify wallet-held IDs on one integration, with age checks possible without revealing full identity.
New AI era defined by agents, rising costs and maturity gaps
Enterprises face higher AI bills and governance gaps as only 17 per cent have reached high maturity, Gartner says.
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SAS Innovate: New era of scams requires novel solutions
Australians are losing billions as AI-driven fraud pushes banks, telcos and platforms to share scam data faster and stop payments earlier.
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Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
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SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.
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Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
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Rising memory prices are forcing data-centre operators to size servers by workload, not total capacity, to avoid wasting budget and bandwidth.
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When AI memory, simulation and provenance collide
Realistic-looking security evidence can be fabricated when memory, simulation and model hallucinations blur provenance in AI workflows.
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Identity the new security perimeter in the age of autonomous AI
The breach exposed how autonomous agents can outrun human-tuned defences, making identity governance the real line of defence for enterprises.
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Ceva cyber attack spreads across supply chain firms
Disruption has spread beyond Ceva as retailers and brands report delayed shipments and possible exposure of customers' personal data.
NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks
Large-scale rollout of Agentic AI in telecoms will hinge on common standards, governance and safety controls, NGMN warned.
Cloud security report finds gaps differ by provider
Multi-cloud security teams face different risks on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, with misconfigurations high across all three providers.
Bybit sues North Korea over USD $1.5 billion theft
A US court has frozen alleged proceeds from the hack as the exchange seeks to recover only a fraction of the missing crypto.
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Analyst Insights
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CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study
Enterprises under pressure to speed incident response are shifting to AI-led managed security services as CrowdStrike tops IDC's latest MDR assessment.
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Citrix adds managed observability & developer services
Enterprises can now monitor workspace telemetry and spin up secure cloud development environments without adding more infrastructure to run.
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DigiCert named leader in Frost trust ecosystem radar
Demand is rising for auditable identity checks and document integrity as AI-generated content and tighter rules reshape online trust.
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Menlo expands AI agent security for Copilot & Gemini
Prompt-injection attacks and data leaks are the main risks as businesses connect Copilot and Gemini to email, files and internal tools.
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