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Opportunity to piggyback on recycling contaminated soil

Victoria’s new soil-washing plant will let construction firms reuse polluted earth, easing landfill pressure as infrastructure demand rises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026

Firewalls

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.

By Dwayne Alexander • 14 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Australasia stories

Endpoint Protection

Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says

More than half of small and medium-sized firms in Australia and New Zealand have no dedicated security team, leaving them exposed to cyberattacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

Hyperscale

Homhero names ex-Shopify executive Wilkowski as CTO in ANZ

Homhero’s expansion across Australia and New Zealand will hinge on new technical leadership as it seeks to keep its platform stable for thousands of listings.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Databricks pledges AUD $420 million for ANZ expansion

Demand for AI tools is driving a broader regional push, with the company opening a larger Sydney base and training 100,000 learners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Weel wins security certifications & launches Trust Centre

Finance teams reviewing expense software may now see added assurance, as Weel has secured SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications and opened a Trust Centre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Software-as-a-Service

PocketSmith launches Open Banking hub for Australians

Australian consumers unsure about sharing bank data now have a plain-language guide as PocketSmith expands its use of consented open banking feeds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Storage

Affordable cloud backups for all with Exaba and Datacentre220

Many small businesses are skipping backups altogether as a local partnership says it can cut cloud storage costs by up to 90%.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Endpoint Protection

SMS phishing campaign targets Australia & New Zealand

Thousands of motorists and households face fake toll and fine texts that can steal card details and personal data if they click the links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

LION & OpenAI deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across business

The drinks group is rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise to 2,500 staff to sharpen forecasting, inventory and production as demand shifts overnight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Global real estate company strengthens MFA security with Inde

Employees across three countries now face stronger login checks after a two-month rollout replaced email and SMS codes with passkeys and biometrics.

By Lisa Pfahlert • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Data Protection

New Zealand mid-sized firms lag on AI readiness, MYOB finds

Cybersecurity and skills gaps are leaving many mid-sized firms unable to turn AI investment into stronger profits or revenue growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Smart Cities

Granicus names seven digital government award winners

Measured gains in service speed and transparency drove Granicus's awards, with councils cutting wait times, costs and phone enquiries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

1Cover expands Adyen payments deal, saves AUD $35,000

Consolidating payments across Australia and New Zealand has cut 1Cover's costs by about AUD $35,000 in nine months, with more savings likely.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

LogicMonitor taps Chillisoft for ANZ expansion push

The deal gives LogicMonitor wider reach in Australia and New Zealand as it seeks customers for observability tools without building large local teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit

The certification gives customers independent assurance that Inde’s controls protect sensitive data and support compliance as it scales managed services.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026