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Theorem study: friction between pre-sales and executed media ads
Software-as-a-Service

Theorem study: friction between pre-sales and executed media ads

Theorem's new survey finds friction remains the biggest barrier in enterprise pre-sales, despite widespread automation adoption.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers
Customer Relationship Management

Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers

Approved AI tools are cutting shadow use by staff, but Cohesity warns the bigger risk is corrupted enterprise knowledge and weak governance.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future

AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
AI arms race forcing businesses to rethink cybersecurity
Robotics

AI arms race forcing businesses to rethink cybersecurity

Security teams are racing to shrink exposure windows as AI makes newly disclosed vulnerabilities exploitable almost immediately.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Why Canadian companies are investing in U.S. data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Why Canadian companies are investing in U.S. data centres

Rising demand for AI computing is pulling Canadian investors into U.S. data centres, with major stakes already tied to big technology names.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
Malware

Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword

AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Jupiter One CEO: Bank industry should measure AI risk by exposure, not access
Editor interview

Jupiter One CEO: Bank industry should measure AI risk by exposure, not access

Banks could be left exposed as AI tools magnify hidden weaknesses in complex systems, Jupiter One's Chief Executive Officer has warned.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
Software-as-a-Service

Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha

The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Firewalls

Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify

Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market
Malware

SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market

SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Data Protection

Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape

Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Hybrid Cloud

Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way

Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026

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Dell New Zealand profit rises despite slight revenue dip
IT Industry

Dell New Zealand profit rises despite slight revenue dip

Lower operating costs and foreign exchange gains helped offset softer sales, leaving net profit up to NZD $2.34 million as assets grew.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Kyndryl Canada head on sovereign strategy in post-Mythos era
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl Canada head on sovereign strategy in post-Mythos era

Brian Medeiros says frontier AI models like Mythos are driving clients to accelerate security-led modernisation.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal
Data Protection

Oracle, Ingram Micro strike Australian distribution deal

Australian enterprises will gain wider access to Oracle's cloud and AI tools as demand for multicloud infrastructure and data security rises.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Semperis' Hargraves says real-time documentation boosts cyber resilience
Disaster Recovery

Semperis' Hargraves says real-time documentation boosts cyber resilience

Real-time logging during cyber incidents helps firms rebuild events accurately and close gaps faster after attacks, Marie Hargraves says.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
'Very small' fines unlikely to prevent future mobile outages
Customer Experience

'Very small' fines unlikely to prevent future mobile outages

Penalties in the low-to-medium eight figures may barely dent Telstra, as experts say tougher laws are needed to stop repeat outages.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026