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TrendAI appoints Harrison as Global VP of AI Security
Data Protection

TrendAI appoints Harrison as Global VP of AI Security

The appointment gives the firm a New Zealand-based executive as businesses race to secure AI deployments amid rising cyber and governance risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Barracuda expands partner success programme for MSPs
Cloud Security

Barracuda expands partner success programme for MSPs

Partners will get more co-marketing tools and training as Barracuda seeks to help MSPs win customers and speed sales.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps
Software-as-a-Service

Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps

Most institutions still lack the systems and skills to use it effectively, even as AI budgets rise to cut costs and improve student outcomes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future

AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last week
Workday launches AI-powered learning tool with Sana
Software-as-a-Service

Workday launches AI-powered learning tool with Sana

The new system aims to cut training admin and link course content to workforce data, as employers race to address fast-changing skills needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops
Disaster Recovery

SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops

ANZ businesses could cut endpoint management sprawl as SoftwareOne adds NinjaOne's platform to its direct sales offer, easing IT overheads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Adactin teams up with Cyara on IVR testing in Australia
Digital Transformation

Adactin teams up with Cyara on IVR testing in Australia

Government agencies and enterprises in Australia gain tighter checks on AI-led contact centres as Adactin adds Cyara's IVR testing platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
KnowBe4 launches AI video builder for ANZ training
Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 launches AI video builder for ANZ training

The new tool lets security teams in Australia and New Zealand update phishing training faster as AI-driven attacks become more personalised.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief
Digital Transformation

Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief

The smart home robotics brand is seeking to lift awareness in Australia and New Zealand as Havas Red takes on PR, social and influencer work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Zoom appoints Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific

The promotion widens Zoom's regional push as it targets enterprise and AI growth across Australia, India, Korea and Southeast Asia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
SonicWall & CyberCert launch SMB1001 push for MSPs
Partner Programmes

SonicWall & CyberCert launch SMB1001 push for MSPs

Smaller businesses under pressure from insurers and buyers can now turn existing SonicWall security setups into SMB1001 certification evidence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Data Protection

Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape

Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Australia & New Zealand stories

New South Wales launches portal for portable leave
Enterprise Resource Planning

New South Wales launches portal for portable leave

More than 250,000 community services workers can now track entitlements across employers after a New South Wales portal went live.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australian retailers back AI shopping as trust lags
Customer Relationship Management

Australian retailers back AI shopping as trust lags

Australians remain wary of AI at checkout, with 64% uneasy about letting systems buy on their behalf despite rapid retailer investment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Western Sydney University rolls out Copilot to all staff
Digital Transformation

Western Sydney University rolls out Copilot to all staff

The move gives staff and research students access to AI tools aimed at saving time on admin and preparing graduates for a changing labour market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australia lags on AI governance as adoption races ahead
Digital Transformation

Australia lags on AI governance as adoption races ahead

Only 22% of Australian organisations say they are ready to govern AI safely, as spending and use surge across daily operations.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Dentsu Aotearoa launches technology practice with Knox
Digital Transformation

Dentsu Aotearoa launches technology practice with Knox

The new unit aims to help New Zealand clients adopt AI and emerging tools more directly across media, production and customer experience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Australia sets up Office of AI amid trust concerns
Digital Transformation

Australia sets up Office of AI amid trust concerns

Businesses will face tighter AI scrutiny as the new Office of AI takes shape amid concerns over trust, compliance and employee impact.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month