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New Zealand firms warned AI search could cost millions
Generative AI

New Zealand firms warned AI search could cost millions

Some New Zealand businesses could face a five-year bill of more than NZD $300 million as AI search shifts shoppers away from Google.

By Mara Sugue • 6 min read • Yesterday
Anthropic MCP SDK flaw lets attackers hijack logins
Application Programming Interface

Anthropic MCP SDK flaw lets attackers hijack logins

A flaw in Anthropic's MCP Python SDK could let malicious servers steal credentials and take over accounts through apparently legitimate logins.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
CaixaBank deepens Google Cloud deal to boost AI use
Hybrid Cloud

CaixaBank deepens Google Cloud deal to boost AI use

The extended pact will help Spain's biggest digital bank roll out AI tools for staff and customer services while tightening data and security controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
EonFibre launches Zone Direct for New Zealand data centres
Hyperscale

EonFibre launches Zone Direct for New Zealand data centres

New data centre builds in six New Zealand zones should gain faster links to offshore customers as EonFibre packages site-to-cable connectivity.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
NEG8 Carbon joins data centre net zero start-up hub
Hyperscale

NEG8 Carbon joins data centre net zero start-up hub

The Waterford firm will gain access to hyperscalers and investors as it seeks to scale its waste-heat-powered carbon capture technology.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Beyond Q-Day: Why Crypto-Agility Will Decide Who's Ready
Virtual Private Networks

Beyond Q-Day: Why Crypto-Agility Will Decide Who's Ready

Hong Kong lenders face a five-year scramble to overhaul encryption, after the HKMA found average quantum readiness at just 2.3 out of 10.

By Daniel Kwong • 4 min read • Last week
Google flexible VMs aim to keep Spark jobs running
Storage

Google flexible VMs aim to keep Spark jobs running

The change could reduce failed cluster setups as AI demand tightens compute supply and Spark users lose access to preferred machine families.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Logitech adds Googlebook support to mice & keyboards
Generative AI

Logitech adds Googlebook support to mice & keyboards

Googlebook buyers can use Logitech accessories from day one, with buttons and keys mapped to Gemini tools and other shortcuts.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Cybersecurity vendors boost hiring as AI reshapes tech
DataCentre infrastructure

Cybersecurity vendors boost hiring as AI reshapes tech

Hiring by security vendors jumped 43% last quarter as AI and a tougher threat environment widened the split with slowing enterprise software roles.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Kantar finds marketers back AI assistants, consumers wary
Marketing Technologies

Kantar finds marketers back AI assistants, consumers wary

The gap between brand spending and shopper trust is widening, with just 23% of consumers trusting AI assistant recommendations despite heavy marketer backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Half of Australians using AI to research purchases
Marketing Technologies

Half of Australians using AI to research purchases

Yet most shoppers still cross-check AI suggestions on Google or review sites before buying, according to new research.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Meta dominates AI glasses market as shipments surge 263%
Wearables

Meta dominates AI glasses market as shipments surge 263%

The market's rapid expansion is fuelling privacy and cost concerns as display-less models make up 96% of shipments and Meta holds 94%.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

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Exabeam channel growth beats plan as partners surge
Security Operations Centres

Exabeam channel growth beats plan as partners surge

Channel sales have become Exabeam's largest source of revenue, with new-logo pipeline at 138% of target and expansion bookings at 125% of plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
NSW AI Bonanza to launch Sydney festival and awards
Agricultural Technology

NSW AI Bonanza to launch Sydney festival and awards

Sydney businesses, startups and investors will gather next month as the event adds awards and workshops to spotlight AI uses and risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling
Robotics

CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling

The five-day event aims to give Malaysians practical exposure to AI in phones and services, alongside promotions and prize draws at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend
Robotics

Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend

Many Australian companies are still failing to translate rising AI budgets into measurable gains, with 37% showing no meaningful value.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Canberra co-founders win Pearcey award for sovereign AI
Public Cloud

Canberra co-founders win Pearcey award for sovereign AI

Their Canberra-built software has won praise for keeping sensitive government and defence data onshore as Australia weighs reliance on foreign AI platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month