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AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Multi-factor authentication

AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management

Pulseway is on a mission to simplify IT management, enhancing efficiency and user experience through innovative solutions and customer-centric development.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Dreame Technology releases X50 Ultra in Australia market
Robotics

Dreame Technology releases X50 Ultra in Australia market

Dreame Technology has launched the X50 Ultra in Australia, claiming it's the most advanced robot vacuum yet, priced at AUD $2,999.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Pure Storage names Altay Ayyuce as ANZ Area Vice President
Storage

Pure Storage names Altay Ayyuce as ANZ Area Vice President

Altay Ayyuce has been appointed as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand at Pure Storage, succeeding Amy Rushall amid evolving IT challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand

A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Rose & Thorne closing stores to focus on online expansion
Customer Experience

Rose & Thorne closing stores to focus on online expansion

New Zealand clothing brand Rose & Thorne is shifting to an online-only model, targeting Australia's £1.7bn bra market amid rising demand for larger sizes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations
Data Protection

62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations

According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025
Physical Security

Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025

Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia
Drones

Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia

Dryad Networks has launched its first office in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, aiming to combat bushfire challenges in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
AI-driven loyalty programmes to reshape Asia-Pacific retail
Data Analytics

AI-driven loyalty programmes to reshape Asia-Pacific retail

Eagle Eye's latest eBook reveals how loyalty programmes will reshape retail in Asia-Pacific, with retailers adapting to meet consumer demand for personalised value.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Rubrik partners with Deloitte for data security solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik partners with Deloitte for data security solutions

Rubrik and Deloitte have formed a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing data security and management for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Lawyer reflects on Mainzeal’s demise
Risk & Compliance

Lawyer reflects on Mainzeal’s demise

The collapse left unsecured creditors facing a NZD $110 million shortfall and sparked a Supreme Court ruling that reshaped directors’ liability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms
Law

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
SiteWise Reaches 10-Year Milestone, Empowering Thousands in Health and Safety
Supply Chain

SiteWise Reaches 10-Year Milestone, Empowering Thousands in Health and Safety

The database now covers more than 10,000 customers after a decade of helping New Zealand contractors meet health and safety standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Flicks & Delivereasy renew partnership in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

Flicks & Delivereasy renew partnership in New Zealand

Flicks and Delivereasy have renewed their exclusive partnership to enhance New Zealanders' streaming and meal delivery experiences, starting 1 April 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
New Zealanders spending more time online than ever
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealanders spending more time online than ever

A new study by InternetNZ reveals half of New Zealanders now spend four or more hours online daily, with significant usage noted among younger adults.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
WorkSafe to spend $2.7m on additional inspectors
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe to spend $2.7m on additional inspectors

More inspectors will be deployed to construction, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture as WorkSafe seeks to curb work-related harm.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025