Regulation stories
Growing concerns over data sovereignty and AI governance are likely to shape more technology spending in New Zealand as Spectrum bolsters its sales push.
Revenue rose 11.6% as higher transaction processing activity lifted Google Payment New Zealand's 2025 profit to NZD $312,841.
The hire underscores CTERA's push into a fast-growing segment as ransomware drives demand for stronger protection of live storage data.
Enterprises face uneven safeguards as TELUS Digital found no generative AI model was fully immune to attack in 620,000 tests.
Regulated firms could gain tighter oversight and faster document workflows as Hyland adds agent controls, context tools and sector packages.
Software integration and architecture now top robotics teams' constraints, with 27% citing them as the biggest bottleneck, a QNX survey found.
The cloud overhaul is meant to trim costs and modernise finance systems as Centrica adapts to tougher energy-market pressures.
The upgrade should boost Proximus Global's appeal to multinational buyers seeking compliant messaging, identity and network tools across markets.
Institutional clients can now manage custody, trading and staking from one interface, with tighter controls and clearer portfolio visibility.
The tie-up could let banks and asset managers move regulated securities onchain, with DTC-settled tokenised assets due in 2027.
The wider tie-up will give resellers and managed service providers a broader security portfolio as AI and compliance demands intensify.
Retailers and lenders could recover lost sales and automate compliance-heavy outreach as Talkdesk expands AI beyond inbound service tasks.
The funding comes as tighter regulation and AI-driven fraud push more online businesses to add identity checks across products and markets.
Large firms in regulated sectors are under pressure to make AI decisions traceable and controllable before scaling them across core workflows.
The move targets vulnerabilities in software used by large firms, as AI makes it easier to find and exploit flaws.
Regulated industries will get custom models with tighter data control as TCS opens Mistral Forge access to enterprise clients worldwide.
Retail traders in Asia-Pacific could gain direct broker-linked alerts as xBratAI begins talks with partners in Hong Kong and beyond.
Insurers in Asia-Pacific are under pressure to modernise core systems as DXC's Assure Integral gains recognition for handling multiple lines of business.
Millions of customers can now use a bank-backed digital token in a mainstream finance app, marking a rare move into consumer stablecoins.
Indian airports and other vital infrastructure will gain round-the-clock threat monitoring as Securonix and GRAMAX extend managed cyber defence services.