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Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres

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Greening AI data centre coalition sets global benchmarks as pressure mounts over power, water and green finance for booming server farms.
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OpenAI says weekly users top 900 million as AI reshapes work

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OpenAI's weekly user base has surged past 900 million as experts warn AI's economic impact is still hiding in official data.
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Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.
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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
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AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
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Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Gartner identifies sovereign AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and machine customers as key AI trends set to transform government technology by 2030.
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EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.
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60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.
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FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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A recent IDC report reveals the growing significance of automation and AI in firewall policy management, predicting a $15.3 billion market by 2028.
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Commvault appoints Melissa Hathaway as Chair of Cyber Resilience Council

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Commvault has appointed cybersecurity expert Melissa Hathaway to chair its Cyber Resilience Council, advising on security trends and threats.
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Why you should attend the NZ Government Data Summit 2023

Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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Building an inclusive and integrated data system for informed policy and improved service delivery in New Zealand Government Sector.