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Microsoft unveils new AI tools to transform business operations

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Microsoft launches new AI tools, including Microsoft Agent 365, to embed intelligent automation and improve business operations and management.
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Nutanix to bring Azure Virtual Desktop support to hybrid setups

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Nutanix will soon support Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop on premises via its AHV hypervisor, enabling hybrid deployment with cloud management and security.
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Stack Overflow launches Stack Internal to unify workplace knowledge

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Stack Overflow launches Stack Internal, an AI-driven platform to unify and verify enterprise knowledge, boosting developer productivity and trust in technical data.
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Dell & Microsoft expand Azure partnership for hybrid cloud

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Dell Technologies expands its Microsoft Azure partnership with new hybrid cloud solutions, boosting cyber resilience and simplifying data management for enterprises.
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Why NZ Businesses Must Get Serious About Cybersecurity

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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New Zealand firms face rising cyber risks as attackers exploit weak controls; experts urge urgent steps to boost defences and test incident plans.
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Phishing kits & steganography drive new wave of email threats

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Cybersecurity experts warn of rising email threats as phishing kits Tycoon 2FA and Cephas evolve, using steganography and code obfuscation to evade detection.
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Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.
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Microsoft apologises to New Zealand users over unclear 365 plans

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Microsoft apologises to New Zealand users for unclear communication on Microsoft 365 pricing and AI features, offering refunds for plan changes until end of 2025.
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Arinco integrates D6 Consulting to expand AI transformation focus

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Arinco has integrated D6 Consulting, forming an AI Transformation practice to boost business consulting and program delivery across Australia and New Zealand.
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Versa & Microsoft enhance SASE with automated SD-WAN integration

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Versa has launched automated integration of its Secure SD-WAN with Microsoft Entra Internet Access, simplifying secure networking for branch offices and enhancing SASE solutions.
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Simbian debuts AI Threat Hunt Agent with Microsoft Sentinel link

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Simbian launches AI Threat Hunt Agent integrating with Microsoft Sentinel data lake, boosting threat hunting for Microsoft 365 E5 users.
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Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud to govern & remediate AI agent risks

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Rubrik launches Agent Cloud, a platform enabling enterprises to monitor, govern and remediate risks from AI agents, enhancing control and security in AI adoption.
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Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Veeam launches Data Cloud for MSPs, offering a unified SaaS platform that streamlines data protection across Microsoft 365 and other workloads globally.
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JAVLN names new senior leaders to drive AI & ANZ expansion

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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JAVLN appoints three senior leaders to boost AI innovation and accelerate expansion across Australia and New Zealand's insurance software markets.
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Zero Trust cuts incidents but firms slow to adopt AI security

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Research by DXC Technology and Microsoft finds Zero Trust frameworks cut security incidents by 83%, but only 30% of firms use AI-driven authentication tools.
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Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise to bring AI to all staff

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise, a platform to bring advanced AI tools and automation to all staff across businesses globally.
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Zero Trust delivers security gains but AI adoption lags behind

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Research shows 83% of firms using Zero Trust cut security incidents, but only 30% adopt AI tools, hindered by legacy IT and integration challenges.
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JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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JAVLN has raised AUD $6 million to advance AI integration and expand its cloud-based insurance software across Australia and New Zealand.
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TELUS unveils AI-driven email protection with 99.7% catch rate

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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TELUS launches AI-powered Email Protection Service Advanced, boasting a 99.7% phishing catch rate and support for major collaboration platforms like Microsoft 365.
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Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.