ED corridor diagnoses could breach Health and Disability code, commissioner says
about 3 hours agoCrowded emergency rooms may be putting patients' privacy and shared decision-making at risk, with more than 1,300 complaints still awaiting assessment.
Kiwi stories
Fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert
Outdated software left internet-linked devices exposed, with supermarkets warned the same flaw could disrupt everyday shopping in New Zealand.
New Zealand launches Cyber Smart Week with scam warning
Rising AI-driven scams are prompting agencies to push basic defences, as the annual awareness drive urges New Zealanders to act before breaches bite.
Cocaine detections in New Zealand workplaces surge 118%
The rise has pushed cocaine to its highest share of workplace drug positives in a year, with Auckland's North Shore hit hardest.
Young people say AI is eroding trust online, report finds
Generative AI and scams are making many rangatahi doubt what they see online, even as reliable internet remains vital for school, work and services.
Harkness AI tops 50 clients as revenue surges in NZ
Bootstrapped and profitable, the Christchurch startup's rapid growth suggests Kiwi firms are paying for practical AI help rather than standalone tools.
Securecom goes live on Snowflake's New Zealand instance
The local launch gives New Zealand customers in regulated sectors in-country hosting, faster AI queries and tighter governance over sensitive data.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.
Yesterday
CFOs prioritise trust over speed in AI adoption journey
Finance chiefs see AI as a risk-management issue first, with clean data and human oversight seen as essential to protect statements and audits.
Yesterday
GitHub: Developers aren't disappearing. They're leveling up
AI is pushing software teams into higher-value roles, with GitHub saying developers are moving from coding to orchestration and business alignment.
Yesterday
AI attacks demand operational change in the post Mythos era
Only 5% of Australian companies are ready for AI-driven attacks, leaving most exposed as threat actors move at machine speed.
3 days ago
Expert Opinions
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Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
AI pilots are stalling because weak data quality and unclear ownership keep organisations from turning governance spend into measurable gains.
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AI agents in IT service management and cloud operations
Teams can save time on tickets, incident summaries and cloud cost checks, but production changes still need named human approval.
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7 Steps to Implement Digital Identity Verification Successfully
Poorly designed checks can block genuine customers or let fraudsters through, so leaders need a risk-based verification flow that preserves conversion.
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Designing for data sovereignty: Building architectures that keep ...
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Private 5G in Australia and New Zealand: a guide for industrial ...
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Seven Cyber Controls Businesses Can No Longer Afford to Overlook
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Charting a secure course to a post-quantum world
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Latest News
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Ocient & Shadow Nexus partner on security data platform
National security agencies will be able to search hacked, breached and public data alongside mission records without moving it out of their own environment.
Ransomware shifts to data corruption, Index Engines says
Data recovery teams face a tougher test as new ransomware often corrupts files without full encryption, Index Engines said.
BlackFog adds AI prompt controls for employee data
The update gives organisations more oversight of employee and agent prompts, helping to stop sensitive data being sent to external AI services.
Mission-driven boards lag on AI oversight, survey finds
Most mission-driven boards are still using AI sparingly, leaving oversight and strategy lagging behind spending plans as funding pressures mount.
Our Editorial Team
Every story is shaped by real people: journalists, editors and contributors.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Anthony Caruana
Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Donovan Jackson
Interview Editor
Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows
Backers are betting that enterprise AI oversight will need sharper tools, as the security software company brings total funding to USD $140 million.
Yesterday
Airrived named leader in IDC MarketScape for AI SOC
The recognition may boost Airrived's visibility as security teams seek AI tools that can cut alert backlogs without losing human oversight.
Yesterday
Giesecke+Devrient wins award for quantum-safe ID card
The recognition underlines progress in making identity documents resilient to future quantum attacks, despite tight chip constraints and long replacement cycles.
Yesterday
RSA launches Agent ID for regulated AI agent control
Regulated firms can now track shadow AI as RSA says Agent ID will help banks and public bodies assign owners and approvals to agents.
3 days ago