Airrived launches observability for enterprise AI agents
about 3 hours agoAs firms scale autonomous AI, Airrived's new control layer aims to expose agent ownership, permissions, data use and costs.
Kiwi stories
RSK adds BTW Company to expand New Zealand footprint
The deal adds about 100 staff and gives RSK a wider base in New Zealand's water, infrastructure and energy markets.
Lodestone Energy weighs IPO for NZ solar expansion
Potential investors are being sounded out as the solar developer gauges support for a share sale to fund more farms and customers.
Motueka kiwifruit growers boost automation amid labour woes
Labour shortages and export rule changes are pushing Motueka packhouses to automate more tasks as kiwifruit revenue is forecast to reach NZD $4.8 billion.
EY names New Zealand Entrepreneur Of The Year winners
Businesses spanning education, engineering and retail have been shortlisted for EY's New Zealand final, with the overall winner heading to Monaco in 2027.
Labour unveils AI plan with tougher rules in New Zealand
Public anxiety over jobs, power bills and harmful content is pushing AI to the centre of New Zealand's election campaign.
Labour promises to set up AI regulator, copyright rules if elected
The plan would give New Zealand a dedicated AI office and tougher copyright protections, aiming to curb risks and share gains with workers.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Genetec: Open platforms key as physical security evolves
Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.
Yesterday
Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature
Rapid adoption as Docusign's IAM platform cuts contract delays and turns signed agreements into AI-driven workflows.
Last week
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Last week
QBE: Mooted critical infrastructure penalties hint at cyber regulatory future
Proposed fines of up to $5 million pushes more New Zealand firms to consider cyber cover as regulatory certainty emerges.
Last week
Expert Opinions
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Opinion: Yes, AI is coming for your job
Workers in education and public service are confronting strikes and shrinking demand as AI starts replacing tasks once done by people.
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Your AI Scaling Problem is Actually a RAG Problem
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Smart travel, strong ROI: How to build a profitable business travel culture
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CISO-CFO alignment key as cyber insurance market shifts
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Why Email and Phone Append Matter for Prescreen Campaigns
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Latest News
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FIS posts record core banking wins at smaller banks
Smaller lenders are accelerating technology overhauls to curb fraud and improve digital services, driving FIS to a record first-half tally of core wins.
Synapse Analytics raises USD $13 million in Series A
Regulated lenders gain software that keeps sensitive data in-house as the Abu Dhabi-based group expands after a USD $13 million round.
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.
PropAMMs take 30% of on-chain DEX volume, DWF finds
Closed liquidity pools are now handling up to 30% of on-chain DEX trading, with Solana's Jupiter routing most of the flow.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
Governance concerns are slowing corporate AI adoption, as the updated platform puts humans in control of treasury decisions and keeps actions auditable.
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KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Businesses trading internationally can now settle payments and payroll around the clock in stablecoins, as KAST targets 5,000 users by end-2026.
This month
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Asia Pacific buyers are replacing ageing storage to ready data systems for AI, helping Hitachi Vantara lift product revenue 52% in the region.
This month
Boomi launches AI agent control plane for enterprises
Enterprises are demanding audit trails and spending controls as AI agents move from pilots into live systems with access to core business data.
This month