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TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security

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TCCA urges industry to align on international standards as 4G and 5G broadband systems expand the cyber risk for mission critical communications.
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Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems

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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
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Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance

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EC-Council launches the Global CISO Council to unify AI governance, tech risk oversight and regulatory response for senior security leaders.
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Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms

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Xero unveils an automated year-end workflow for NZ accountants, cutting manual rollovers and sharpening reconciliation and client reviews.
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Generate Summit unveils 2026 B2B marketer keynotes

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Generate Summit names first 2026 keynotes for its Sydney B2B marketer conference, promising hands-on sessions and a strict no-selling rule.
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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
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Why cybersecurity frameworks matter more than ever

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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As cyber spend soars past USD $100 billion, rising breaches show Australian firms need clear security frameworks more than extra tools.
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Genie Goals' Life Goals book spotlights eCommerce AI

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Genie Goals' latest Life Goals book showcases 75 eCommerce campaigns, spotlighting AI-driven innovation from global and challenger brands.
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Opengear achieves SOC 2, ISO 27001 security double

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Opengear secures SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, bolstering trust in its resilient network management and independent control plane.
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Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
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Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Tenable's Exposure Management Leadership Council calls for new cyber risk frameworks to help boards better understand and reduce organisational cyber exposure.
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Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.
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How to craft effective prompts for Google's Veo 3 video AI

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Google's Veo 3 transforms simple prompts into stunning videos with sound and dialogue; effective results hinge on well-crafted instructions.
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Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.
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Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.
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New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.
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Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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The Isle of Man and EDM Council launch a global framework treating data as a capital asset to boost value, investment, and innovation in the data economy.
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Five key trends reshaping eCommerce marketing for 2025 revealed

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Ecommerce marketing is set to evolve in 2025 with five key trends, including AI personalisation, mobile commerce, social media sales, data-driven automation, and SEO advances.
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Optic Security Group celebrates triple win at 2025 OSPAs event

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Optic Security Group triumphed with three wins at the 2025 New Zealand OSPAs, celebrating excellence in partnership, leadership, and individual achievement.
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Visa launches Security Roadmap to combat AI-driven payment fraud

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Visa launches a Security Roadmap in New Zealand to tackle rising AI-driven payment fraud, offering new tools and support for small businesses amid NZD $194m losses.