New Zealand (NZ) stories
IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.
The accreditation strengthens Adfinis's hand with customers seeking secure open source tools for hybrid cloud systems and digital sovereignty.
Profitability improved as the Australian branch widened into New Zealand and Seoul, while first-half group earnings also rose.
Organisations using Microsoft automation can now keep credentials out of scripts, reducing the risk of exposed secrets in cloud workflows.
Manual tax tracking can leave exporters facing customs delays, extra charges and hours of avoidable admin as order volumes rise.
The hires add agency and brand-side experience as the New York-based eCommerce technology group seeks more retailer and brand partnerships across ANZ.
Governance gaps are prompting many ANZ businesses to tighten controls on AI suppliers, even as confidence in the technology stays high at 75 per cent.
Businesses that stop at ERP risk leaving approvals, invoices and card spend manual, undermining the clean data the ledger needs.
Rising demand for secure transaction infrastructure has prompted TNS to hand its global payments unit to long-serving executive Michael Johnson.
More New Zealand cyber incidents are now being escalated for specialist help, even as total reports stayed broadly steady in the June quarter.
Ratepayers may see little immediate savings as councils enter the harder stage of redesigning merged authorities and ward representation.
Canterbury councils say fast-track housing could strain local infrastructure, after the minister rejected their call for a pause and review.
Cyber defences falter when staff know the rules but still fail to act, making psychology as important as software for resilience.
The move gives under-18 users stronger safeguards and homework support as regulators and parents scrutinise AI chatbots' impact on teens.
Teen users in Australia will now default to a safer ChatGPT with study tools, parental controls and tighter limits on sensitive content.
The default filter could spare 2degrees customers from scams and phishing attempts without any sign-up, app or settings change.
Ageing demand, labour shortages and higher costs are forcing providers to tighten planning and reporting to keep services sustainable.
The handover comes after seven years under Anders Skoe, as the New Zealand marketplace looks to expand under a former REA Group executive.
WorkSafe's new guidance ties medical cover to site risks, meaning some New Zealand events may need more than basic first aid to protect crowds.
Compatible home and office printers in New Zealand will now auto-fix awkward web pages, cutting wasted paper, ink and reprints.