Policy stories
OpenAI says weekly users top 900 million as AI reshapes work
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
OpenAI's weekly user base has surged past 900 million as experts warn AI's economic impact is still hiding in official data.
Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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robots
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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hcm
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.
Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Gartner identifies sovereign AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and machine customers as key AI trends set to transform government technology by 2030.
How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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ransomware
Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.
EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.
60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.
FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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edutech
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data protection
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phishing
Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.
Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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document management
A recent IDC report reveals the growing significance of automation and AI in firewall policy management, predicting a $15.3 billion market by 2028.
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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physical security
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woolworths
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auror
Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.
AI drives productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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productivity
AI is boosting productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand, reveals new research by AI Forum NZ, Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.
Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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genai
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ai
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opinion
As AI technology permeates workplaces, businesses must tailor AI policies to their unique needs, ensuring compliance with emerging laws and ethical standards.
TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes
Fri, 10th May 2024
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edutech
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martech
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education, learning & training
TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.
The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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education, learning & training
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wavelink
Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.
Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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malware
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martech
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risk & compliance
Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.
Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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edutech
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risk & compliance
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education, learning & training
OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.