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HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia
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HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia

about 5 hours ago

Australian dispatchers should see faster incident response as HERE's live map data feeds Octave OnCall with routing and ETA tools.

Mark Tarre
MARK TARRE News Chief
Microsoft

AI search answers vary widely across major platforms

A New Zealand study found users can get markedly different brand recommendations from ChatGPT, Google AI Mode and Microsoft Copilot.

about 14 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Digital Transformation

REANNZ signs cyber resilience pact with Asia-Pacific

Cross-border research could face slower recovery from cyber attacks, as network operators agree to share contacts, lessons and support before crises hit.

about 15 hours ago · Mark Tarre
University of Canterbury

Netsafe launches nationwide online safety programme

A third of young New Zealanders have sought personal advice from AI, highlighting a trust gap that Netsafe hopes to tackle with its new programme.

5 days ago · Sean Mitchell
Government Communications Security Bureau

NZSIS warns security threats intensify across New Zealand

New Zealand's national security threats have intensified amid geopolitical upheaval, foreign espionage and online violent extremism, NZSIS says.

5 days ago · Sean Mitchell
Productivity

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.

7 days ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Data breach

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.

7 days ago · Sean Mitchell
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.

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

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