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In ANZ's booming travel insurance market, slick payments now make or break policy sales, customer loyalty and rapid claim payouts.

Veuve Clicquot names six women leading change in hospitality, music, fashion and climate as finalists for its 2026 Bold Awards.

Accenture to acquire UK AI specialist Faculty for USD $1bn, in its biggest British AI startup deal and a major bet on AI safety expertise.

Australian start-up Restoke.ai launches its AI 'restaurant manager' in the US, promising to boost margins and automate back-of-house work.

Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

Retailers delaying technology investments amid tariffs risk lost market share and higher future costs as consumer demands rapidly evolve in 2025.

Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point's Jayant Dave.

Trend Micro's latest report unveils the evolution of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, revealing its impact on global cybercrime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.

As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.

Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

Rod Lester, Managing Director of NICE CXone for ANZ, is revolutionising customer experience with a 300-strong client base and rapid growth driven by innovation.

DXC Technology and ServiceNow have unveiled a new Centre of Excellence to boost global adoption of generative AI solutions for businesses.

Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.

Keith Pitt, the founder of Buildkite, is redefining CI/CD processes to enhance security amid rising vulnerabilities in tech environments.

A recent survey reveals that 45% of New Zealand office workers would reconsider their jobs if work-from-home options were reduced, highlighting a shift in workplace preferences.

Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.

Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.

ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company's 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.