Opinion stories
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Agentic AI is forcing a rethink of enterprise security, with firms urged to treat bots as identities and police decisions as they happen.
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
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cx
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digital entertainment
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payment technologies
Telcos are turning music streaming into localised services for niche audiences, from Greenlandic heritage platforms to kid-safe apps and MENA billing deals.
An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth
Yesterday
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
New Zealand's Inland Revenue is urged to clarify crypto tax rules without treating staking, liquidity provision and bridging as automatic disposals.
Supporting service providers with their global ambitions
2 days ago
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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iot
Gamma backs service providers' global push with APAC launch and 24/7 support as partners seek scale, compliance and new revenue.
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
2 days ago
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encryption
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physical security
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iam
AI adoption is exposing a gap between what systems can do and what organisations can prove, as provenance, integrity and accountability become essential.
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
2 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
Anthropic's Mythos spots corporate network attacks in hours, while security experts warn unmanaged AI agents are becoming a critical enterprise risk.
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Atomgate's Renee Lovell says education, testing and partnerships are helping the South African MSSP turn SonicWall upgrades into measurable business gains.
The autonomous SOC: A dangerous illusion as firms shift to human-led AI security
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data protection
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digital transformation
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socs
Human-led AI security gains ground as experts warn autonomous SOCs risk hidden errors, weaker accountability and costly business disruption.
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Fibre must be assessed at the start of data centre site selection, warns expert, as poor connectivity can add months and millions to projects.
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
SMBs already own the tools, but cyber breaches keep breaking through because patchwork security, weak access controls and over-trust still leave gaps.
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Master data is becoming a strategic tool as firms juggle tariffs, sustainability demands and supply chain compliance in a fast-changing trade landscape.
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Retail shifts as AI agents move from recommending products to completing purchases, forcing brands to make catalogues legible to machine buyers.
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
New Zealand organisations are urged to tighten controls on third-party access and identity management as digitisation and AI reshape risk.
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Finance teams quietly absorb the hidden cost of workarounds as operational debt piles up, turning growth into extra effort and risk for ANZ businesses.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Microsoft's latest security update fixes an exploited SharePoint flaw and a critical Windows IKE bug as browser patches surge to record levels.
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Britain's organisations are being urged to tackle cloud waste before cutting jobs, as FinOps discipline and independent oversight could trim costs by up to 30%.
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.
What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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finops
Microsoft's enterprise licensing landscape is shifting fast, with tighter EA access, slimmer discounts and new models forcing organisations to rethink 2026 renewals.
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iam
Patient data quality becomes a crucial trust test as AI, telehealth and interoperability reshape digital healthcare.
AI, search and strategy: SEO still holds
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martech
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partner programmes
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genai
SEO remains vital as AI reshapes search, with intent-led content, technical strength and clear strategy now key to online visibility.