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

Australia & New Zealand stories - Page 2

Flux result eeab20b7 24f4 450b 8323 0c88df895195

Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod

Last week
#
edutech
#
digital transformation
#
hcm
Workday's higher education software wins a second Gartner Leader nod as it rolls out student records tools to universities in Australia and New Zealand.
Zoom

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

Last week
#
saas
#
uc
#
digital transformation
Zoom names Frank Skiffington as Head of Australia and New Zealand as the software group seeks deeper partner-led growth across ANZ.
Flux result d7cc783a 6263 43c8 a23c 7de5048138ab

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

This month
#
surveillance
#
digital transformation
#
cx
New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.
Flux result 84dc49b0 7b98 4de5 85d3 15de61d44197

Outsized launches portal to speed consultant hiring

This month
#
devops
#
digital transformation
#
hcm
Outsized rolls out enhanced Client Portal to streamline independent consultant hiring and project oversight for financial services and consulting clients.
Flux result 75c7a713 1649 47f6 989c 24cdada95620

MYOB & Microsoft strike AI deal for small businesses

This month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
financial systems
MYOB and Microsoft strike five-year AI pact to bring cash-flow forecasts, compliance prompts and staff copilots to SMEs.
Craig howe 0r3a2540 2

V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC

This month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
partner programmes
V2 AI has secured Databricks Silver Partner status, strengthening its credentials as it targets more data and AI work across Asia-Pacific.
Vitg

VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security

This month
#
data protection
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
socs
VITG broadens ANZ cyber offering with Security Centric deal and names founder Sash Vasilevski Chief Security Officer in combined group.
Flux result 90eaede9 aa56 4c13 8366 8ed95a3e19a8

Cloud security turns to identity, access & sovereignty

This month
#
data protection
#
hyperscale
#
pam
Executives at Docusign, BeyondTrust and Saviynt say identity, data sovereignty and tighter access controls are now shaping cloud security priorities.
Jonathan reeve2

Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ

This month
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
Woolworths and Google push AI shopping agents into retail as loyalty schemes face a real-time test in the emerging agentic commerce era.
Flux result 00fccd7e 68ee 460b 9ca6 384fb356a8a0

New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels

This month
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
#
risk & compliance
New Zealand will extend regulated open banking to SME banking channels from June 2027, giving smaller firms wider access to fintech tools and automation.
Flux result ea3aae54 0211 43dd a402 fe6ccd0637d7

Businesses warned to overhaul backups amid ransomware

This month
#
data protection
#
dr
#
ransomware
Asia-Pacific firms warned that weak backup controls, poor endpoint hygiene and legacy systems could worsen ransomware losses and breach penalties.
Flux result 19d5d378 263c 499d bfb8 628f5b056deb

Australia & New Zealand outpace peers on resilience

Last month
#
dr
#
digital transformation
#
cx
PagerDuty says Australia and New Zealand firms are lifting resilience spend and AI use, while keeping people in charge of critical recovery decisions.
Wavelink

Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ

Last month
#
uc
#
drones
#
hybrid cloud
Wavelink has added Acromove's portable edge-cloud kit to its ANZ line-up, targeting remote industries with faster AI inference and private 5G.
Flux result 21914d62 0e04 4739 a948 125053d45843

Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy

Last month
#
edutech
#
network infrastructure
#
datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
Flux result 255a96b0 20a1 4fcf a61a c08390233135

8x8 wins CRN channel honours & nine Palomarr awards

Last month
#
uc
#
cx
#
martech
8x8 is bolstering its partner-led push after CRN named two regional channel chiefs and Palomarr ranked its platform across nine categories.
James ross

Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
pam
#
hcm
As AI agents spread through businesses, organisations are being urged to create HR-like oversight to manage access, risk and accountability.
Dave wardrop

Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026

Last month
#
storage
#
data protection
#
dr
Data quality, resilience and sovereignty are emerging as the make-or-break factors for enterprises hoping to turn AI ambition into lasting advantage.
Hisense

Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances

Last month
#
iot
#
smart home
#
digital entertainment
Hisense expands 2026 New Zealand range with RGB MiniLED televisions and connected kitchen and laundry appliances.
Email attachment20260325 556691 hggjtb

Zoho opens Parramatta office amid strong ANZ growth

Last month
#
network infrastructure
#
hybrid cloud
#
digital transformation
Zoho opens a Parramatta office as ANZ customer numbers jump 30%, partners 44% and staff 42%, bolstering Sydney's western tech hub.
Getac ux10 gcs scenario military 251211

Getac launches rugged CommandCore drone control in ANZ

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
partner programmes
#
windows
Getac rolls out CommandCore modular drone control in Australia and New Zealand, targeting defence, public safety and utilities sectors.