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'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.
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Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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Government orders urgent review into ManageMyHealth cyber breach as hackers threaten to leak 400,000 patient files over NZD $60,000.
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Three cybersecurity predictions that will define the CISO agenda in 2026

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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By 2026, CISOs will tame security noise, confront hidden AI risks and harness agentic AI to turn reactive defence into strategic action.
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Autonomous AI, new rules to reshape tech in Australia

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Autonomous AI and tougher rules are set to transform tech in Australia and New Zealand in 2026, reshaping security and digital sovereignty.
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Commvault, Pinecone boost RAG resilience with backups

Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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Commvault and Pinecone team up to deliver immutable backups and rapid recovery for mission-critical RAG and vector database workloads.
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Strong AI governance drives faster secure adoption

Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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Organisations with robust AI governance are deploying advanced systems faster and more securely, widening the gap with less prepared peers.
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Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
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Commvault maps Asia-Pacific shift to trusted AI autonomy

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Commvault predicts Asia-Pacific enterprises will pivot from AI experiments to resilient, sovereign “trusted autonomy” by 2026.
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ISACA to certify CMMC assessors in ANZ defence shift

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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ISACA wins exclusive role certifying CMMC assessors and instructors, reshaping cyber standards for Australia and New Zealand defence suppliers.
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iManage growth driven by AI governance & cloud DMS

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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iManage reports 28% recurring revenue growth as firms rush to govern AI with cloud-based document management and tighter data controls.
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Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.
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Cloudera forecasts disposable apps & AI governance shift

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Cloudera predicts 2026 will bring disposable AI-built apps, tougher scrutiny of patchwork systems and AI agents policing data governance.
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2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.
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AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI will unleash short-term chaos and “shadow AI” risks before governance tools restore control, warns OutSystems chief Woodson Martin.
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Forrester tips AI-native clouds & digital workers by 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Forrester predicts AI-native clouds will reap USD $20 billion and digital workers will reshape enterprise software and development by 2026.
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Spark NZ, HPE revamp hybrid cloud for managed services

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Spark NZ taps HPE GreenLake and Morpheus to rebuild hybrid cloud, boosting automation and managed services for Kiwi enterprise clients.
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Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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public cloud
Gartner says six trends from hybrid computing to geopatriation will redefine IT infrastructure, operations and risk planning by 2026.
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Cyber leaders warn resilience gap as boards eye 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Cyber chiefs warn a widening gap between cyber plans and real resilience as boards eye 2026 with only marginal spend increases.
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Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.
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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.