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Shaping the future of workspaces
Artificial Intelligence

Shaping the future of workspaces

Demand for flexible offices is climbing in New Zealand as AI and hybrid work reshape space needs, with hubs and spokes set to dominate corporate use.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Inclusiveness in an AI driven city
Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Where there’s a will, there’s always a way
Risk & Compliance

Where there’s a will, there’s always a way

New Zealand’s 545,000 small businesses could gain cheaper chemical compliance if ministers revive industry codes of practice, the sector says.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
What councils need most in 2025
Procurement

What councils need most in 2025

Ratepayers could face more pressure unless ministers ease red tape, funding rules and reporting burdens on councils this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Global Stories

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Boomi launches AI Studio for secure AI agent management
Digital Transformation

Boomi launches AI Studio for secure AI agent management

Boomi has launched Boomi AI Studio, a comprehensive AI management platform aimed at tackling the complexities and security challenges of AI automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts
Digital Transformation

Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts

Ataccama has partnered with Concord to tackle data modernisation issues in regulated sectors, enhancing data trust and compliance for healthcare and financial services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues
Gaming

Study links loot box purchases to mental health issues

A study of over 1,400 adults reveals a concerning link between loot box purchasing in video games and gambling behaviours, mental health issues, and addictive tendencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Women, AI, and the future of ESG: why diverse perspectives matter
Artificial Intelligence

Women, AI, and the future of ESG: why diverse perspectives matter

As AI transforms ESG compliance, the call for diverse perspectives, particularly from women, is crucial for ethical and effective decision-making.

By Caroline Romo • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia
Data Protection

DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.

By Steve Moros • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies

As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Regulation stories

Australia introduces new cybersecurity compliance laws 2024
Data Protection

Australia introduces new cybersecurity compliance laws 2024

Noggin has revealed critical regulatory updates for Australian companies, introducing new compliance requirements in cybersecurity and healthcare sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Credas launches solutions for new UK letting regulations
Financial Systems

Credas launches solutions for new UK letting regulations

New guidance from OFSI, effective May 2025, will require UK letting agents to monitor financial sanctions breaches, impacting 2.9 million rental homes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Yooz & Touchstone partner to integrate AP automation
Endpoint Protection

Yooz & Touchstone partner to integrate AP automation

Yooz has partnered with Touchstone FMS to enhance accounts payable automation, aiming to help UK businesses navigate rising costs and regulatory changes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks
EduTech

UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks

New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Infor unveils NexTrace for EU supply chain compliance
Supply Chain

Infor unveils NexTrace for EU supply chain compliance

Infor Nexus has launched NexTrace, a supply chain traceability solution to help firms comply with EU regulations on product sustainability and transparency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
UK unveils bold plan to tackle cybercrime with new rules
Data Protection

UK unveils bold plan to tackle cybercrime with new rules

The UK Government has unveiled plans to tackle cybercrime, proposing a ban on ransomware payments for public bodies and a new reporting framework.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
AI-driven phishing & malware threats to rise by 2025
Malware

AI-driven phishing & malware threats to rise by 2025

Cybersecurity firms are bracing for a surge in AI-driven threats by 2025, with SMEs particularly vulnerable to sophisticated phishing and data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025