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New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption
Digital Transformation

New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Optic Security Group celebrates triple win at 2025 OSPAs event
Security Operations Centres

Optic Security Group celebrates triple win at 2025 OSPAs event

Optic Security Group triumphed with three wins at the 2025 New Zealand OSPAs, celebrating excellence in partnership, leadership, and individual achievement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Visa launches Security Roadmap to combat AI-driven payment fraud
Ransomware

Visa launches Security Roadmap to combat AI-driven payment fraud

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

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How to craft effective prompts for Google's Veo 3 video AI
Digital Entertainment

How to craft effective prompts for Google's Veo 3 video AI

Google's Veo 3 transforms simple prompts into stunning videos with sound and dialogue; effective results hinge on well-crafted instructions.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing
Data Protection

Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing

Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Xplor partners with iplicit to bring cloud finance to UK SMEs
Digital Transformation

Xplor partners with iplicit to bring cloud finance to UK SMEs

Xplor Solutions partners with iplicit to offer UK SMEs accessible cloud finance software, aiming to bridge the technology gap in mid-market finance teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework
Clean technologies

Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Five key trends reshaping eCommerce marketing for 2025 revealed
Data Analytics

Five key trends reshaping eCommerce marketing for 2025 revealed

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.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools
Unified Communications

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot and mixed reality tools, enhancing design, simulation, and collaboration in product engineering software.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

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Kore.ai & 8people team up to drive AI adoption in Australia
Data Protection

Kore.ai & 8people team up to drive AI adoption in Australia

Kore.ai and Melbourne-based 8people partner to boost AI adoption in Australian enterprises, combining tech and ethical frameworks for business transformation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads
Malware

Fortinet finds Canadian OT cyber maturity rising, C-suite leads

Nearly half of Canadian firms faced OT cyber incidents last year, with C-suite roles increasingly driving security maturity, says Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge
Phishing

Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge

Over half of UK families report elders fall victim to online scams, with younger generations now leading efforts to improve their cyber safety at home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation
Hybrid & Remote Work

Workspace 365 updates platform to boost engagement & combat isolation

Workspace 365's latest update introduces Communities to boost employee engagement and tackle isolation in remote and hybrid work environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Swansea University & partners embed cybersecurity in aerospace
EduTech

Swansea University & partners embed cybersecurity in aerospace

Swansea University, Airbus Endeavr Wales and Novel partner to embed cybersecurity at design stage, boosting resilience and job growth in UK aerospace sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead to lead digital legal push
Digital Transformation

Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead to lead digital legal push

Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead as Director to lead its global digital legal services team, boosting AI and technology-driven innovations for clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Elevate boosts fibre expertise with Senko partnership & training
Network Infrastructure

Elevate boosts fibre expertise with Senko partnership & training

Elevate enhances fibre MPO expertise with advanced Senko training and a multi six-figure investment in a new UK facility, boosting data centre connectivity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Forum establishes rising AI security risks in Canadian finance
Fintech

Forum establishes rising AI security risks in Canadian finance

The results of the first of four Canadian government-run workshops were released in a report.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025