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Why brand visibility is the most critical metric in today's AI-driven world
Customer Relationship Management

Why brand visibility is the most critical metric in today's AI-driven world

As AI transforms search, traditional marketing metrics lose clout, making always-on brand visibility the new make-or-break advantage.

By Gemma Manning • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
Digital Transformation

The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance

Crypto slips from the spotlight as blockchain quietly rebuilds finance, joining forces with AI to reshape money's hidden plumbing.

By Jason Titman • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
Unified Communications

Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally

Wialon took 12 top partners from 12 countries off road at the Dakar Rally, turning desert telematics into a high-stakes team challenge.

By Aliaksandr Kuushynau • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Leading security in the AI era: Why CISOs must secure AI while using AI to secure the enterprise
Data Protection

Leading security in the AI era: Why CISOs must secure AI while using AI to secure the enterprise

CISOs now face a dual AI mandate: securing fast‑growing AI systems while deploying AI to transform and harden enterprise defences.

By Madhu K • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
Data Protection

From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data

In eCommerce, clean verified customer address data is now essential to cut costs, stop fraud and keep shoppers loyal worldwide.

By Greg Brown • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
From 398 to 200 Days: Understanding the TLS Certificate Lifespan Reduction
Firewalls

From 398 to 200 Days: Understanding the TLS Certificate Lifespan Reduction

TLS certificate lifespans are halving to 200 days from today, forcing organisations to automate renewals or risk costly outages.

By Daniel Sutherland • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
The new world of GEO - are you ready?
Marketing Technologies

The new world of GEO - are you ready?

Search is shifting from clicks to citations, and brands that still rely on old SEO alone risk losing visibility where B2B buyers now decide.

By Pipin Firmansyah • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Cartech

Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources

Virtual power plants are emerging as cheaper, flexible grid allies, turning homes, EVs and batteries into a fast-growing virtual energy network.

By Rolf Bienert • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
Digital Transformation

AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof

As AI hype grows louder, disciplined organisations are shifting from flashy demos to proven, trustworthy tools that deliver real results.

By Slavena Hristova • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
The Golden Triangle of marketing in the AI era
Digital Transformation

The Golden Triangle of marketing in the AI era

As AI reshapes search, B2B brands must fuse thought leadership, media clout and GEO to stay visible, trusted and cited in summaries.

By Gemma Manning • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Virtualisation

Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD

Indonesia's top local cloud player Biznet Gio boosts AI-ready performance, efficiency and scale by standardising on AMD EPYC CPUs.

By Biznet Gio and AMD • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design
Firewalls

Secure by default: Moving beyond secure by design

SonicWall champions 'Secure by Default', promising built-in, automated protection that tames tool sprawl and misconfigurations at scale.

By Chandrodaya Prasad • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Why technical foundation is critical for Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) success
Marketing Technologies

Why technical foundation is critical for Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) success

Strong GEO technical foundations now decide if AI engines even see your brand, turning structured data into future B2B revenue.

By Pipin Firmansyah • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

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Foreign investors buying property NZ target luxury homes above $5 million
Smart Cities

Foreign investors buying property NZ target luxury homes above $5 million

Foreign investors eye NZ luxury homes above NZD $5 million as visa rule changes and tight supply fuel demand in Auckland and Queenstown.

By Active Investor Plus Visa • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply
Physical Security

Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply

Ultra-wealthy buyers chase luxury New Zealand homes above NZD $5 million, but a thin supply of ultra-premium listings is driving competition.

By Active Investor Plus • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
Hyperscale

NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts

Experts warn NZ could surrender AI sovereignty in health, justice and education unless it matches tough new EU rules with its own law.

By Nodero • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Golden Visa Investors driving demand for luxury housing in New Zealand
Property Market

Golden Visa Investors driving demand for luxury housing in New Zealand

Golden visa investors are flocking to New Zealand, fuelling surging demand for luxury homes above NZD $5 million amid tight supply.

By Active Investor Plus Visa • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026