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inTechnology names Karryn Panoutsopoulos to lead Spok push

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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inTechnology taps Karryn Panoutsopoulos to spearhead Spok and SpectraLink healthcare communications growth across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
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Critical flaw found in IDIS Cloud Manager CCTV viewer

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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A critical ICM Viewer flaw lets a single malicious click hijack IDIS CCTV hosts, exposing Australian networks to deep lateral attacks.
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Netpoleon, Hack The Box boost ANZ cyber skills training

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Netpoleon partners with Hack The Box to deliver hands-on cyber skills training and readiness tools to address ANZ's growing security gap.
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Data#3, Perfekt, Secureware win 11:11 APAC honours

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Data#3, Perfekt and Secureware have been named 11:11 Systems' top Asia-Pacific partners in inaugural awards for cloud and security projects.
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OpenAI rolls out age checks ahead of ChatGPT adult mode

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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OpenAI deploys behavioural age prediction for ChatGPT as it prepares a 2026 adult mode, raising fresh privacy and child-safety concerns.
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Event planners juggle lean budgets, AI hesitation

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Event planners in Australia and New Zealand face tighter budgets, faster turnarounds and lingering doubts over AI's place in their work.
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Kinetic IT reshapes leadership with key public hires

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Kinetic IT names Jeremy O'Donohue managing director for state government and critical infrastructure amid wider public sector reshuffle.
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Edifier MR5 studio speakers arrive in Australia, NZ

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Edifier's new MR5 studio speakers hit Australia and New Zealand, promising faithful three-way sound, DSP crossover and Hi-Res wireless.
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Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.
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Guidewire names Phil Joel VP of Solution Advisory APAC

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Guidewire has appointed Phil Joel as VP of Solution Advisory for APAC, strengthening support for insurers' core modernisation and data projects.
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Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
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AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
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Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
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Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
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Okta warns of AI security gaps across Asia Pacific

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Okta warns APAC firms that rapid AI adoption is outpacing governance and identity controls, leaving “shadow AI” and non-human access unchecked.
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IAG taps Codafication's Crunchwork to streamline claims

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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IAG is rolling out Codafication's Crunchwork platform to unify property claims data, automate workflows and cut delays across suppliers.
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Xero unveils customisable homepage packed with widgets

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.
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UKG, HR Crowd partner on SAP SuccessFactors WFM rollouts

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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UKG partners with HR Crowd to deliver SAP SuccessFactors-aligned workforce management for complex, highly regulated employers in ANZ.
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Remara selects 10x Banking for core modernisation drive

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Remara picks 10x Banking's cloud-native core to speed new lending and investment products and fuel ANZ and Southeast Asia expansion.
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Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.