Twilio evolves from APIs to conversational trust
about 2 hours agoAs AI agents proliferate, Twilio is focusing on trusted, governed communications infrastructure rather than the apps that sit on top of it.
Kiwi stories
New Zealand designs photonic & quantum growth engine
New Zealand could miss out on fast-growing supply chains unless the planned platform turns research strengths into commercial deals and jobs.
WitFoo offers UC student first Christchurch role
Christchurch's tech ecosystem gets a boost as WitFoo turns a sponsored UC project into a job offer and expands its local footprint.
AI boosts value of experienced developers, says Lancom CTO
AI has made prototypes cheap, but production failures remain costly, putting a premium on experienced developers who can spot hidden risks.
Police say they're assessing how to use emerging technology after report of 'risky' AI use
Police used unapproved AI workarounds to speed up criminal probes, but officials say tighter controls are needed to protect privacy and evidence.
Police AI: Investigator uploads 350,000 lines of audio in risky workaround
Pressure on investigators drove them to use unsecured AI tools, risking confidential police evidence and exposing major gaps in oversight.
New Zealand fractional leadership market surges 90%
Rising demand from smaller firms has pushed more than 1,000 part-time senior executives into New Zealand businesses, with AI roles growing fast.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
BeyondTrust: Agentic AI is an 'old new' identity problem
Gartner says Fortune 500 firms could run 150,000 AI agents by 2028, raising the risk of overprivileged machine identities.
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Shadow AI is driving higher breach and compliance risks, with exposed firms incurring around $670,000 more in data-breach costs.
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'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.
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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.
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Expert Opinions
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Address-Anchored Identity: Why Data Quality Is the Missing Link in eIDV
Synthetic fraud is slipping past standard checks, prompting banks to use real-time address matching to tie identities to physical locations.
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Shadow AI Is Creating an Unmanaged Identity Crisis Across APAC
Breaches linked to unapproved AI tools are now costing organisations more and exposing a widening identity gap across APAC.
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It's time to embrace our robot overlords
Agentic AI can already handle bookings, bills and reminders for users, but its growing access to personal data raises fresh hacking and privacy fears.
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Singapore's 2035 Quantum-Safe Target Starts With Identity
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What Is Shadow AI and What Does It Mean for Your Organisation?
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Fortinet launches cloud SASE for small branch offices
The move gives retailers and other distributed operators cloud security for small branches without adding on-site firewalls or endpoint software.
Proofpoint joins Microsoft ICES in Defender portal
Microsoft 365 customers can now review Proofpoint email threat alerts inside Defender, cutting the need to switch between security tools.
Fortinet launches AI security service for FortiGate
The cloud-delivered offering adds real-time prompt and response inspection to existing firewalls, helping firms curb shadow AI, data loss and runaway spend.
Cisco warns Singapore firms struggle to spot compromised AI
Just 38% of Singapore organisations feel able to detect and respond to compromised AI agents, as 89% suffered a cyber incident last year.
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Anthony Caruana
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Donovan Jackson
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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.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Saviynt recognised in Gartner PAM report for third year
The recognition highlights growing demand for tighter control over AI agents, service accounts and other non-human identities with elevated access.
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BeyondTrust named leader in Gartner PAM report again
Its highest Ability to Execute ranking may bolster sales as enterprises seek tighter control over human users, service accounts and AI agents.
Today
Check Point launches firewall subscription for AI security
The new model lets organisations spread firewall spending over time, easing budget pressure as AI traffic and threats grow.
Today
Contrast Security named leader in IDC DAST assessment
The ranking should help the application security company bolster its sales pitch as buyers seek clearer proof of exploitable flaws and fewer false alarms.
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