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Bybit says 2025 security drive saved USD $300m from scams
Crypto

Bybit says 2025 security drive saved USD $300m from scams

Bybit says its 2025 Dynamic Risk-Based Protection System stopped scams from draining over USD $300m in suspicious crypto withdrawals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Dropzone AI hires leaders to drive EMEA & APAC push
Data Protection

Dropzone AI hires leaders to drive EMEA & APAC push

Dropzone AI taps Brett Candon and Dan Bridges to spearhead EMEA and APAC growth after 11x ARR surge and a USD $37 million Series B.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption
Robotics

IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption

IFS reports 22% growth in annual recurring revenue as global industries rapidly adopt its Industrial AI software in mission-critical operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Bentley Systems appoints Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer
Power / Energy

Bentley Systems appoints Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer

Bentley Systems has named Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer, leveraging her 20+ years in enterprise software marketing to advance AI-driven infrastructure solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking
Fintech

High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking

Simon Bridges and drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett showcased the speed of digital banking at Hampton Downs, highlighting Emerge's innovative approach to open banking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

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West Coast suffering from transport funding squeeze - leaders
Radio New Zealand

West Coast suffering from transport funding squeeze - leaders

Funding shortfalls could force West Coast councils to revert roads to gravel, leaders warn, as tourism and freight access come under pressure.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Last week
'Highway robbery': South Island leaders demand fairer transport funding
Local Government

'Highway robbery': South Island leaders demand fairer transport funding

South Island councils say the region gets too little of New Zealand's transport budget, despite generating a quarter of the population and a third of exports.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • This month
New Zealand signs PPP for Northland Expressway link
Procurement

New Zealand signs PPP for Northland Expressway link

The first 26-kilometre stretch is due to open in 2033, after the Government closed a NZD $3.649 billion deal for the route.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Steel Council sets before parliament an achievable path to cut steel emissions
Climate change

Steel Council sets before parliament an achievable path to cut steel emissions

New Zealand builders could cut steel emissions by more than 90 percent by 2050 through smarter design, reuse and cleaner production.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 14th Jun 2026
UK retailers set for GBP £10bn boost with new data act changes
Data Protection

UK retailers set for GBP £10bn boost with new data act changes

The UK Data Act 2025 offers retailers clearer rules on data use, potentially boosting revenues by GBP £10 billion as marketing strategies evolve.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Sep 2025
Wincanton extends five-year fulfilment deal with Nkuku
Supply Chain

Wincanton extends five-year fulfilment deal with Nkuku

Wincanton will continue to fulfil ethical homeware retailer Nkuku's orders for another five years, supporting its growth and sustainability goals from Northamptonshire.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 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
CyberCX opens largest New Zealand office in historic building
Semiconductors

CyberCX opens largest New Zealand office in historic building

CyberCX opens its largest office in New Zealand, housing over 100 cyber security professionals to bolster local cyber defence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced
Disaster Recovery

Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced

Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
The year that was leaves a legacy
Supply Chain

The year that was leaves a legacy

Severe weather, Covid and inflation are worsening New Zealand’s infrastructure, emergency readiness and cost of living, with repairs set to take years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023
New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit — can the private sector bridge the gap?
Disaster Recovery

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit — can the private sector bridge the gap?

Cyclone Gabrielle has deepened New Zealand's infrastructure shortfall, as officials say public funding alone cannot cover a NZD $210 billion gap.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2023