About Karen Joy
Karen Joy Bacudo
Finance Editor
Karen wears two hats at TechDay, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with finance tasks. She bridges writing content and reconciling numbers to support the team, with the same level of accuracy and precision.
Stories by Karen Joy - Page 18
Brazilian banking trojan hijacks WhatsApp for spread
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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phishing
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email security
A new Astaroth banking trojan variant hijacks WhatsApp Web to self-spread via chats while silently stealing Brazilian banking credentials.
Layercake expands Streamcake media platform on OCI
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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cloud security
Layercake's Streamcake media orchestration platform is now available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, targeting broadcast and streaming workflows.
AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Uncoordinated AI rollouts risk creating costly “AI sprawl” and waste by 2026, with Nintex warning trust and governance are lagging.
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
Revolut launches RevPoints rewards scheme in New Zealand
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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gaming
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crypto
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fintech
Revolut launches RevPoints in New Zealand, offering uncapped rewards on everyday spending redeemable for travel, airline miles and gift cards.
Security now central to business decisions, says report
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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socs
Security teams are moving from gatekeepers to strategic partners, with ROI and integration now central to security investment decisions.
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Hybrid storage & cloud set to reshape data in 2026
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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private cloud
Hybrid cloud and mixed-media storage will overtake single-cloud and all-flash designs in 2026 as AI, costs and outages reshape data strategy.
OWC boosts ThunderBlade X12 portable RAID to 192TB
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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storage
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enterprise storage
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data management
OWC has doubled its ThunderBlade X12 portable Thunderbolt 5 RAID SSD to 192TB, targeting filmmakers needing ultra-fast, on-set shuttle storage.
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OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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hpc
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microsoft
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intel
OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.
C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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iot
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smart home
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ai
Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.
Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.
Exclusive: Cisco Systems Capital NZ posts higher profit
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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it industry
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cisco capital
Cisco Systems Capital's New Zealand branch lifted profit in FY2025, supported by lower costs, currency gains and higher assets.
Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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outlook
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productivity
JB Hi-Fi New Zealand lifts FY2025 revenue above NZD $396 million and slashes losses, yet remains short of a long-awaited return to profit.
Exclusive: Harvey Norman NZ profit jumps on property gain
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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harvey norman
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property market
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financial results
Harvey Norman Limited's New Zealand branch reported a sharp lift in profit, driven by higher domestic property valuations and modest revenue growth.
CTERA ransomware tool aces independent lab testing
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
CTERA's Ransom Protect blocks all eight major ransomware strains in lab tests, encrypting a median of just 2.28% of files per attack.
Nudge Security adds new tools to govern AI in SaaS
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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cloud security
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socs
Nudge Security unveils expanded AI-in-SaaS controls to monitor chatbot use, browser activity and risky integrations across cloud apps.
AI cyber threats outpace stretched security teams by 2026
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
AI-powered cyber attacks are outpacing thinly staffed security teams, as firms prioritise defence but starve programmes of people and budget.