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Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations 

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New Zealand’s AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
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AI's next phase in Australia: 4 Predictions for 2026

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Australia races into AI’s next phase as leaders demand visibility, security and smarter human-AI collaboration to stay competitive by 2026.
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Shadow IT and the rise of data anarchy: Reclaiming control in a SaaS-driven world

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Shadow IT, widespread in businesses, creates data chaos and compliance risks as SaaS use grows; firms must regain control to protect data and boost efficiency.
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Birmingham's ERP failure costs city GBP £100 million over budget

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Birmingham City Council's £123 million ERP failure triggered bankruptcy, revealing how better process management software might have averted this costly disaster.
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How GenAI and Agentic AI are redefining application modernisation

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Generative and Agentic AI are revolutionising application modernisation, cutting costs and time by up to 60%, transforming legacy systems faster than ever before.
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India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk

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India faces growing calls to boost data sovereignty by investing in local cloud infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign providers amid national security concerns.
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Everyone’s talking about SASE. Few understand what it really takes

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SASE unifies networking and security via cloud-based identity-led architecture, yet many firms struggle due to design flaws, not technology, in hybrid work's new era.
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Gluware Titan brings verified AI automation to enterprise networks

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Gluware unveils Titan, an AI validation platform ensuring assured, compliant, and reversible automation for complex enterprise networks.
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Devolutions launches secure AI for remote desktop management

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Devolutions launches secure AI integration in Remote Desktop Manager, enabling IT teams to automate tasks without exposing credentials or compromising control.
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The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice

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With 93% of firms facing unauthorised AI use, new governance models urge flexible policies to manage shadow AI risks while fuelling innovation.
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Canadian businesses advance on sustainability but face IT gaps

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Canadian firms lead globally in sustainability goals, yet many struggle with IT integration and see limited financial returns from green investments.
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Cloudflare outage exposes global risks of digital centralisation

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A global Cloudflare outage highlights the risks of digital centralisation, disrupting websites and services worldwide and sparking calls for more resilient IT infrastructure.
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Rubrik & Microsoft integrate to manage AI agents in 365 apps

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Rubrik teams up with Microsoft to integrate Agent Cloud with Copilot Studio, enhancing AI agent management in Microsoft 365 for better security and control.
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Deskpro launches private AI help desk for regulated industries

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Deskpro unveils AI help desk tailored for regulated sectors, enabling on-premise deployment to meet strict data sovereignty and compliance needs.
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Securing the modern meeting room from hidden cyber risks

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ShureCloud helps organisations secure modern meeting rooms by integrating AV device management into IT cybersecurity frameworks, reducing hidden cyber risks.
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APAC IT leaders struggle with visibility, putting AI savings at risk

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.
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Linux Foundation to form React Foundation for open governance

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.
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Exclusive: Cloudera warns enterprises of looming AI cost crisis

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Cloudera intensifies its AI focus, helping enterprises harness data securely while managing costs and risks amid rising regulatory pressure and AI adoption.
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RecordPoint launches free tool to tackle shadow AI at work

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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RecordPoint has launched RexCommand, a free tool to help organisations manage and govern AI use, tackling risks from unauthorised 'shadow AI' at work.
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Lancom Technology launches AI services to boost safe adoption in ANZ

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Lancom Technology launches AI services in Australia and New Zealand to help firms adopt AI safely, managing risks and boosting business growth.