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DroneShield posts record half-year revenue as losses grow
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DroneShield posts record half-year revenue as losses grow

about 3 hours ago

Losses widened as DroneShield spent on capacity and systems, even as half-year revenue jumped 74% to AUD $125.8 million.

Mark Tarre
MARK TARRE News Chief
Capital Management

Workday joins New Zealand government digital marketplace

Eligible New Zealand agencies can now buy Workday software through a pre-vetted channel, potentially speeding procurement and reducing risk.

about 5 hours ago · Mark Tarre
Social Media

Tuanz backs online safety plans but warns on age ban

Support for tougher online protections comes with calls for scrutiny of age checks, as TUANZ warns they could harm privacy and exclude vulnerable youth.

1 day ago · Sean Mitchell
Small Business

Kiwibank posts $174m profit as lending & deposits grow

Earnings fell as lower margins squeezed Kiwibank, even though home loans and deposits climbed faster than those of bigger rivals.

6 days ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Government Communications Security Bureau

New Zealand cyber incidents needing specialist support rise

More New Zealand cyber incidents are now being escalated for specialist help, even as total reports stayed broadly steady in the June quarter.

6 days ago · Mark Tarre
Education, Learning & Training

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens with NZ safety safeguards

The move gives under-18 users stronger safeguards and homework support as regulators and parents scrutinise AI chatbots' impact on teens.

7 days ago · Sean Mitchell
Government Communications Security Bureau

2degrees turns on default blocks for malicious sites

The default filter could spare 2degrees customers from scams and phishing attempts without any sign-up, app or settings change.

7 days ago · Mark Tarre
Investigation

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.

2 months ago • 5 min read
New AI era defined by agents, rising costs and maturity gaps

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