New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 8

Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

Luxury Escapes and Cover Genius have broadened their partnership to launch a new 'Cancellation Protection' feature for travellers, offering 100% refunds.

Workday has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Higher Education Student Information Systems, showcasing its commitment to modernising education technology.

A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.

A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.

Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.

Rapid7 has launched the PACT Partner Program in the APJ region to enhance partner resources, while promoting David Quist to Director of Channel Sales APJ.

Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.

Bitdefender has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, enhancing its cybersecurity software solutions for AWS customers worldwide.

Adobe Summit 2025 will showcase digital innovations in Las Vegas from March 18-20, focusing on AI-powered marketing automation and new creative tools.

New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.

Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.

The expansion of North America's largest oil and gas pipeline is set to boost New Zealand's amphibious aircraft exports by USD $70 million over the next decade.

Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.

New Zealand's digital health market is set to grow to NZ$631.9 million by 2029, as healthcare's virtual shift becomes vital amid rising demands and budget cuts.

AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.