SecurityBrief New Zealand - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers
New Zealand

Kiwi News - Page 7

ITPNZ faces liquidation as debts mount & membership declines
Certification

ITPNZ faces liquidation as debts mount & membership declines

ITPNZ faces liquidation due to historic debts and declining membership, with a vote on the future set for 23 October, urging members to withhold renewals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams
Breach Prevention

New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams

New Zealanders lost NZD $1.6 billion to online scams in 2024; a new digital tool helps assess personal data exposure to prevent further losses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis
Digital Transformation

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP
Financial Systems

Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP

NetSuite's cloud ERP suits New Zealand's small to medium businesses well, with scalable solutions meeting complex needs beyond basic accounting packages.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Kiwis lose trust in AI as preference for human service prevails
Customer Experience

Kiwis lose trust in AI as preference for human service prevails

Only 18% of New Zealanders trust companies' use of AI, with 62% fearing it limits human contact, impacting spending and loyalty in customer service.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Optic Security Group shines at 2025 New Zealand Security Awards
Security Operations Centres

Optic Security Group shines at 2025 New Zealand Security Awards

Optic Security Group won Security Integrator and Security Consultant of the Year at the 2025 New Zealand Security Awards in Auckland.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Wellington opens Te Rua Archives with NZD $290m climate-resilient façade
Clean technologies

Wellington opens Te Rua Archives with NZD $290m climate-resilient façade

Wellington's NZD $290m Te Rua Archives showcases a climate-resilient, culturally rich façade, safeguarding New Zealand's heritage against earthquakes and climate change.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Gallagher Security celebrates double win at NZ Security Awards
Customer Experience

Gallagher Security celebrates double win at NZ Security Awards

Gallagher Security won two top awards at the 2025 New Zealand Security Awards, recognising excellence in customer service and technical expertise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Air New Zealand adopts OneReg platform to digitise compliance
Digital Transformation

Air New Zealand adopts OneReg platform to digitise compliance

Air New Zealand's Engineering division has adopted the OneReg platform to digitise compliance and streamline maintenance scheduling and oversight.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Earth Sciences NZ unveils AI supercomputer to boost climate resilience
High Performance Computing

Earth Sciences NZ unveils AI supercomputer to boost climate resilience

Earth Sciences New Zealand launches Cascade, an HPE AI supercomputer boosting weather forecasting with triple computational power and green tech for climate resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI
Human Capital Management

Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI

New Zealand's top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
NZ invests NZD $70 million to boost AI research & innovation
Digital Transformation

NZ invests NZD $70 million to boost AI research & innovation

New Zealand pledges NZD $70 million over seven years to advance AI research, boost innovation, and create high-value jobs in health, agriculture, and technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ

Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand

Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security to boost regional presence
Partner Programmes

Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security to boost regional presence

Josh Weber joins Gallagher Security as Technical Account Manager, enhancing support for partners and clients across New Zealand's Lower North and South Islands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat
Malware

AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat

Cyber criminals are increasingly using AI tools to enhance ransomware attacks, complicating defences for individuals and organisations alike.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
NortonVPN unveils major update with fresh features & locations
Firewalls

NortonVPN unveils major update with fresh features & locations

NortonVPN updates its service with 37 new countries, Smart TV apps, and advanced privacy features like Double VPN and IP Rotation for enhanced security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Ingram Micro brings Xvantage Integrations Hub to New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro brings Xvantage Integrations Hub to New Zealand

Ingram Micro launches its Xvantage Integrations Hub in New Zealand, enabling no-code workflow automation across Salesforce, Xero, and Dynamics platforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Gallagher Security wins top honours for supply & sustainability
Physical Security

Gallagher Security wins top honours for supply & sustainability

Gallagher Security earned Supplier of the Year and Sustainability Awards at New Zealand's Advanced Group Annual Supplier Awards, highlighting its eco-friendly practices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025