eCommerceNews New Zealand - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers

Opinion stories - Page 3

Bill o connell

The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist

Last month
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
siem
CSOs are shedding their purely technical image as security chiefs are pushed into the boardroom to drive sales, trust and growth.
Ryan mahoney

Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud

Last month
#
firewalls
#
private cloud
#
hybrid cloud
AI security tools are only as smart as the data they see, and network telemetry is emerging as the missing piece in hybrid cloud oversight.
Amd

Agent computers: The PC era, amplified

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
#
dc
AMD says a new class of always-on personal machine can run AI agents locally, promising more privacy, speed and productivity for users.
Rob newell  svp and md  asia pacific and japan  new relic

How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth

Last month
#
devops
#
digital transformation
#
cx
APAC organisations are turning observability into the guardrail for AI, using better visibility to curb outages, costs and compliance risk.
James ross

Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
pam
#
hcm
As AI agents spread through businesses, organisations are being urged to create HR-like oversight to manage access, risk and accountability.
Bobby melissa

Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
risk & compliance
#
ai
Governance alone is no safeguard as enterprises are urged to make data quality the proof of trustworthy information in 2026.
Dave wardrop

Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026

Last month
#
storage
#
data protection
#
dr
Data quality, resilience and sovereignty are emerging as the make-or-break factors for enterprises hoping to turn AI ambition into lasting advantage.
3382 fintechnz hui 2026

Pay your crypto taxes, just don't pay too much

Last month
#
crypto
#
blockchain
#
risk & compliance
Crypto investors in New Zealand are being warned to track disposals, claim eligible costs and avoid overpaying as reporting rules tighten.
Jenna

Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin

Last month
#
devops
#
digital transformation
#
apm
Construction claims are often won or lost on everyday site records, yet most digital tools still prioritise delivery over evidential strength.
Australia energy grid control wind solar batteries evs engineers

The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination

Last month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
cartech
ANZ's clean energy shift now hinges on coordinating complex, data-driven grids as distributed resources strain ageing digital systems.
Allison

How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026

Last month
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
cloud security
SonicWall overhauls SecureFirst for 2026, shifting to firm-level skills, role-based training and services to boost partners' recurring revenue.
Eagle eye

Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty

Last month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
cx
AI is turning loyalty members into “segments of one”, as Asia Pacific leaders shift from flashy tech to invisible, always-relevant rewards.
Global upg. phase 2 partner blog header 5 1200x500px

How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge

Last month
#
crm
#
firewalls
#
network security
Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.
Kawin

KnowBe4 appoints Kawin Boonyapredee as APJ CISO advisor

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
phishing
KnowBe4 names Dr Kawin Boonyapredee APJ CISO advisor to steer human risk and AI cyber threat strategy from a new base in Singapore.
Professional reviewing social media schedule laptop shield profile

Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence

Last month
#
genai
#
data privacy
#
ai
Norton unveils Revamp, an AI tool to help professionals craft and schedule credible social posts while keeping full control of their voice.
Professional corporate training workshop ai elearning laptops upskilling

NIIT MTS wins Training Industry top content honour again

Last month
#
devops
#
e-learning
#
apm
NIIT MTS secures a sixteenth straight spot on Training Industry's Top 20 custom content developers list for 2026, citing AI-led design.
Haekal

Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
martech
#
genai
Google's generative AI update pushes SEO into a new era, forcing specialists to prioritise intent, E-E-A-T and NLP over rankings alone.
Yanbing

Datadog's $1bn investment in unifying data silos

Last month
#
devops
#
siem
#
digital transformation
Datadog pours USD $1 billion into AI-driven tools to unify data silos, automate incident response and fuse security with observability.
Simon

The agentic evolution: Why high-fidelity data is the lifeblood of the modern SOC

Last month
#
iot security
#
phishing
#
iot
As AI-powered attacks shatter old perimeters, SOCs race to agentic operations where high-fidelity data becomes security's vital lifeblood.
Resident evil requiem 01

Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)

Last month
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
survival-horror
Resident Evil Requiem expertly fuses classic survival horror with modern action flourishes, delivering a gripping, gore-soaked return to form.