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Catherine Knowles
News Editor
Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.

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xtype sees surge in demand for ServiceNow governance

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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xtype sees demand surge as global firms race to tighten ServiceNow governance and prepare AI-driven change across sprawling estates.
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Adlink unveils rugged Intel Core Ultra edge AI modules

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Adlink debuts rugged Intel Core Ultra edge AI modules with up to 50 TOPS NPU and Xe3 graphics, targeting robotics and industrial systems.
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Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.
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GTreasury buys Solvexia to boost finance automation

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Ripple-owned GTreasury buys Australian fintech Solvexia to fuse treasury, reconciliation and compliance in one automated finance platform.
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Milestone unveils traffic VLM & XProtect summarisation

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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smart cities
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edge computing
Milestone launches Hafnia traffic VLM and XProtect video summarisation to cut review workloads and false alarms for operators and builders.
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Rohde & Schwarz opens first dedicated office in NZ

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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German test and measurement firm Rohde & Schwarz has opened its first dedicated New Zealand office, establishing a base in central Auckland.
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Asia-Pacific & AI drive bullish CEO outlook for 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Global CEOs pin 2026 hopes on APAC growth and soaring AI spend, despite geopolitical risks and investor pressure for faster returns.
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Telecoms shift to trusted, outcome-led network automation

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.
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ShapeShift makes Zcash default rail in V4 privacy push

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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ShapeShift makes Zcash its default payment rail in V4 upgrade, boosting DeFi privacy with NEAR Intents and new hardware wallet support.
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Neurair & Hanugra to build 400MW of AI data centres

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Neurair and Hanugra partner to deliver 400MW of AI-optimised, liquid-cooled data centres across Asia-Pacific, with global rollout in view.
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New ransomware methods emerge: ClickFix & group alliances

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Ransomware attacks dipped in November, but ClickFix techniques and alliances between groups like Qilin and CL0P drove fresh risks.
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SLK named Major Contender for AI app transformation

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
SLK named Major Contender in Everest Group 2025 AI app transformation ranking as enterprises rush to modernise legacy tech for AI at scale.
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Keeper Security grows PAM platform & global presence

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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encryption
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pam
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cloud security
Keeper Security tops four million paid users as it expands its unified PAM platform globally and earns fresh analyst and industry recognition.
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MTX APAC acquires Adapt IQ NZ to build Salesforce hub

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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MTX APAC has acquired New Zealand Salesforce consultancy Adapt IQ NZ to create a Wellington-based delivery and innovation hub for APAC.
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Rimini Street unveils AI layer to modernise ERP systems

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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it automation
Rimini Street launches AI Agentic UX layer to automate Oracle and SAP ERP workflows, promising faster delivery without costly migrations.
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Accordion buys Pinnacle to bolster healthcare RCM work

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Accordion has bought Pinnacle Healthcare Advisors to deepen its revenue cycle management work for private equity-backed providers.
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Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
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Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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data protection
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Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
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Siemens unveils PAVE360, a cloud digital twin for car makers

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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digital twins
Siemens launches PAVE360 Automotive, a cloud digital twin promising day-one virtual development for complex software-defined vehicles.
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Powertec to distribute Fuzion off-grid systems in ANZ

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Powertec wins Fuzion distribution rights in ANZ, boosting off-grid solar power options for regional telecoms and security networks.