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Probe Group wins ISO 42001 AI certification across brands
Data Protection

Probe Group wins ISO 42001 AI certification across brands

Clients in regulated sectors may benefit from lower AI compliance risk after Probe Group completed independent certification across all its brands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Gartner flags three key tech trends for governments
Digital Transformation

Gartner flags three key tech trends for governments

Public sector leaders face mounting pressure to modernise as AI, cyber risks and tighter budgets reshape government services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

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CertIndex tops 120 verified MSP members in Australasia
Partner Programmes

CertIndex tops 120 verified MSP members in Australasia

Procurement teams in Australia and New Zealand now have a verified source for checking MSP ISO claims, after seven applications were rejected.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026
Digital Transformation

5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026

Tech chiefs were urged to prioritise trust, governance and people over spending as AI, cyber threats and talent shortages reshape business.

By Ziena Jalil • 3 min read • Yesterday
Fujitsu launches MONAKA server for sovereign AI use
Data centers

Fujitsu launches MONAKA server for sovereign AI use

Data centre operators could cut energy use and rack space as Fujitsu's new 2nm chip targets AI inference with air cooling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds
Digital Transformation

Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds

Despite faster AI adoption, firms in Oceania are still missing out on bigger returns because trust, governance and skills are lagging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Datacom teams with Rimini Street in ANZ support deal
Digital Transformation

Datacom teams with Rimini Street in ANZ support deal

Customers across Australia and New Zealand can now cut Oracle and SAP support bills as Datacom resells Rimini Street services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
SCI Semiconductor raises GBP £5m to boost chip output
Supply Chain

SCI Semiconductor raises GBP £5m to boost chip output

Strong demand for memory-safe chips has helped SCI Semiconductor secure GBP £5 million, with plans to add 15 jobs and scale output.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow
Software-as-a-Service

Link4 marks 10 years as digital trade services grow

Broader e-invoicing rules are pushing Link4 beyond invoice delivery into compliance and cross-border trade services for businesses in Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
NVIDIA expands Australian AI infrastructure with partners
Cloud Security

NVIDIA expands Australian AI infrastructure with partners

The buildout could give Australian startups, universities and enterprises more local AI compute as demand for training and inference rises.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

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Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR
Software-as-a-Service

Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR

Rising grievance filings and scrutiny over AI errors in legal work are boosting demand for tools that assess workplace disputes earlier.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Yesterday
Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government
Digital Transformation

Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government

Nearly 60% of officials say workforce gaps are slowing deployments, as security worries and fragmented systems also hold back progress.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair
Data Science

ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair

A stronger bridge between universities and tech firms is expected as the industry body turns to Professor Gordon Morison to tackle skills shortages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
'Flawed assumptions' behind Immigration NZ's bungling of tech upgrade
Digital Transformation

'Flawed assumptions' behind Immigration NZ's bungling of tech upgrade

Immigration NZ has paused its $336 million upgrade after Cabinet was told its savings forecast was overstated by NZD $134 million.

By RNZ • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Ingram Micro signs AirBridge distribution deal in NZ
Agricultural Technology

Ingram Micro signs AirBridge distribution deal in NZ

Partners will gain access to secure remote connectivity tools as the deal targets outages and poor coverage across the Pacific region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
iSANZ finalists highlight New Zealand cyber sector shift
Security Operations Centres

iSANZ finalists highlight New Zealand cyber sector shift

Finalists span corporates, councils and start-ups as New Zealand's cyber work shifts towards resilience, behaviour and AI, iSANZ says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Infrastructure NZ launches election campaign on policy
Power / Energy

Infrastructure NZ launches election campaign on policy

Voters are being asked to weigh party plans on transport, water and energy as Infrastructure New Zealand pushes infrastructure up the election agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago