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Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand
Digital Transformation

Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand

More Kiwi firms are moving beyond AI pilots, prompting Avanade to bolster local delivery in New Zealand as demand for implementation grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Global Stories

Microsoft 365 stories

Microsoft adds agentic Copilot tools to Outlook inbox
Robotic Process Automation

Microsoft adds agentic Copilot tools to Outlook inbox

Inbox and calendar chores could now be automated for Outlook users, though some Copilot tools remain limited to Frontier testers on Windows and the web.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks
Firewalls

Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks

The surge in attacks shows how criminals are bypassing passwords and multifactor checks to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts for days or weeks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
Endpoint Protection

VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services

Attackers are leaning on trusted web services and familiar brands to slip past filters, with phishing and spam still dominating inbox threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
DevOps

Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features

Businesses can now let Gemini agents run for hours or days, while new controls aim to keep AI workflows traceable and secure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub
DevOps

Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub

Businesses gain a single control plane for AI agents as Google Cloud folds developer tools, employee apps and partner software into Gemini Enterprise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google launches Workspace Intelligence for AI across apps
Data Protection

Google launches Workspace Intelligence for AI across apps

The rollout aims to cut time lost switching between apps by letting Gemini draw on emails, files and chats in one workwide context.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Adobe launches CX Enterprise for AI marketing workflows
Digital Transformation

Adobe launches CX Enterprise for AI marketing workflows

Marketing teams can now link Adobe tools with outside AI services under a governed system aimed at auditable customer experience workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
Data Protection

ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms

AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Litera Compare lands in Google Workspace for lawyers
Software-as-a-Service

Litera Compare lands in Google Workspace for lawyers

Legal teams can now compare and redline drafts in Google Drive and Docs, as Litera expands its AI review tools beyond Microsoft-heavy workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence
Data Protection

UK firms face AI data exposure despite Copilot confidence

Despite widespread confidence in governance, UK companies are already seeing AI tools surface sensitive data as Copilot rollouts accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Adobe expands AI partner network for customer experience
Unified Communications

Adobe expands AI partner network for customer experience

Businesses can now run campaign analysis, customer support and checkout tasks across over 30 AI platforms through Adobe's expanded network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Dtcc expands cloud first push with AWS & Microsoft
Data Protection

Dtcc expands cloud first push with AWS & Microsoft

Some of DTCC’s most critical clearing systems will move to the public cloud for the first time after US regulator approval.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
Unified Communications

Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

Senior staff are increasingly in the crosshairs as suspected former Black Basta affiliates use Teams impersonation to seize remote access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
Malware

Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools

Breach risk stays high for smaller firms because stolen credentials and weakly joined controls let attackers slip past existing tools.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 7 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft 365 stories

From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations
Digital Transformation

From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations

Australian MSPs risk losing margin as email renewals become security-led advisory talks that clients are willing to pay a premium for.

By Tom Thatcher • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026