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Spectrum partners with Arctic Wolf on cyber services
New Zealand firms can now outsource 24x7 threat monitoring as Spectrum adds Arctic Wolf's managed detection and response to its resilience stack.
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More than a third of New Zealand workers feel guilty about using AI, as businesses lag peers in adopting it, a report says.
OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand
Wearers in New Zealand can buy the clip-on model online for NZD $399, as OPPO bets on open-ear earbuds with better sound and calls.
Motorola launches seven smartphones in New Zealand
Buyers in New Zealand gain a wider choice of Motorola handsets, with seven new models spanning entry-level 5G phones to a NZD $3,499 foldable.
Gallagher wins awards for Harriet Sommerville, AccessNow
The twin honours underline Gallagher Security's standing in New Zealand's security market, with its staff and software both recognised.
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Fragmented funding and weak oversight are leaving government digital projects duplicated, costly and slower to deliver for New Zealanders.
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