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Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions
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Middle managers want humans in security AI decisions

about 14 hours ago

That caution could slow adoption, as 46% of middle managers want a human involved in security-sensitive AI decisions, versus 24% of executives.

Mara Sugue
MARA SUGUE News Editor
Business Intelligence

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.

1 day ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Global Positioning System

Lanas to invest NZ$150 million & buy indici in New Zealand

The deal will broaden access to general practice software and lift Lanas' total New Zealand investment towards NZ$200 million over two years.

2 days ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
KPMG

NZ survey finds 91% of frontline workers face abuse

Stress and anxiety are taking a heavy toll as the survey found 10% of frontline staff faced physical violence, including weapon threats.

5 days ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Business Continuity

New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats

Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.

5 days ago · Mara Sugue
Government Communications Security Bureau

Hampton urges all-of-society response to security threats

New Zealand faces mounting espionage, cyber and terrorism risks, with Andrew Hampton saying communities and businesses must help spot them.

8 days ago · Raphael Veloso
Palo Alto Networks

SSS launches managed security service in New Zealand

Public bodies and mid-market firms in New Zealand can now use a single managed cyber service to cut tool sprawl and relieve overstretched IT teams.

8 days ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin

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