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BeyondTrust has appointed experienced channel executive Frank Cesarini as ANZ partner manager to accelerate its regional identity security growth.

UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.

BMC signs five-year AWS deal to host Control-M SaaS, deepening cloud and AI orchestration for hybrid data and workflow automation.

AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.

Rising claims, digital demands and real-time payments are reshaping how insurers across Australia and New Zealand collect and pay out.

AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.

BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.

Wesfarmers is deepening its AI and cloud pact with Microsoft to roll out Copilot tools, agents and data platforms across its retail brands.

Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.

Oracle NetSuite launches AI tools and a low-code integration platform to automate finance, planning and customer workflows across its suite.

Shark Beauty's award-winning CryoGlow cooling LED under-eye mask is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand, with a waitlist now open.

Experian integrates Aperture Data Studio with Snowflake AI Data Cloud to run in-platform data quality, governance and compliance workflows.

Datapay links with ELMO in New Zealand to sync HR and payroll data, targeting employers with complex compliance and governance needs.

Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.

Cloudera posts surging FY26 growth as enterprises embrace governed hybrid AI, fuelling expansion, fresh hires and multi-cloud innovation.

Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.

Trans-Tasman small firms are upbeat and boosting tech and marketing, yet consumers report patchy service and missing digital basics.

NetSuite debuts AI finance tools and a low-code integration platform to streamline closes, pricing, reporting and cross-app workflows.

Fujifilm brings its Creator Summit to Melbourne with podcasters Toni and Ryan, Jord Hammond and 20+ sessions spanning photo, film and social.

Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.