The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.
What to know about Risk & Compliance
Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.
Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.
Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.
For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.
Kiwi Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Pipes or paperwork? Mayor says councils burdened by rising audit fees
Waimakariri ratepayers could face nearly $500,000 in annual audit costs, as the mayor says the money is being diverted from core services.
Rail safety systems 'have to evolve' as concerns raised over trains running red lights
Passenger rail incidents have risen sharply, with KiwiRail's rate of trains passing red lights now more than triple the benchmark.
MYOB launches Assist app for New Zealand small businesses
Small businesses in New Zealand will lose access to two older mobile tools on 23 November as MYOB folds their functions into one app.
Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk
Despite council warnings of a high flood hazard, Piha Campground has been cleared to stay open this summer after a unanimous local board vote.
Securecom goes live on Snowflake's New Zealand instance
The local launch gives New Zealand customers in regulated sectors in-country hosting, faster AI queries and tighter governance over sensitive data.
'High risk' parts of the Historic Village to close during heavy rain
Visitors and tenants will face closures and cordons for at least five days after severe rain, as unstable slopes pose slip risks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Sphera named leader in Verdantix risk intelligence
What Is Shadow AI and What Does It Mean for Your Organisation?
The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity
Fortinet: The AI challenge is visibility and control, not permission
DXC partners LangChain to govern enterprise AI agents
Featured News
'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.
GitHub: Developers aren't disappearing. They're leveling up
AI is pushing software teams into higher-value roles, with GitHub saying developers are moving from coding to orchestration and business alignment.
The future of successful HR will use AI with human oversight
AI could free HR teams from routine admin, but Workday says sensitive hiring decisions need deterministic guardrails and explicit human oversight.
UST: Businesses must rethink how AI returns are measured
Australian firms risk spending increasing resources on AI pilots that ultimately fail to prove gains in revenue, efficiency or customer service.
Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative in the AI era
AI is pushing boards to weigh local control against cloud convenience, with 80% of respondents saying sovereignty matters more in vendor selection.
Celonis banking head: Banks want proof before scaling agents
Celonis argues frontier AI models are too generic for regulated banking, urging firms to weigh cost, risk and process gains before scaling deployments.
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
VAST Data targets AI data sovereignty with DataEnclave
Enterprises and governments could run AI on sensitive data without exposing it, as the technology targets sovereignty rules across APAC.
AI demands network agility and better operational governance
Governance gaps are leaving most organisations exposed as AI traffic surges and networks struggle to keep pace with machine-speed demands.
Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race
Driven by improved tooling, finance teams are meeting higher standards as regulators and analysts scrutinise disclosures faster.
Filigran: Does your CISO know enough?
CISOs are under pressure to answer boardroom questions on exposure in minutes, as Filigran pushes CTEM and open-source validation tools.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Exclusive: ABBYY launches hybrid AI document models
Enterprises under pressure to curb AI risk and cost are being given a hybrid option that blends generative models with OCR and rules-based extraction.
Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI
Only 19 per cent of enterprise AI use cases hit most or all goals, as Infosys urges firms to pair technology with data, training and governance.
Genetec: Open platforms key as physical security evolves
Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.
Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature
Rapid adoption as Docusign's IAM platform cuts contract delays and turns signed agreements into AI-driven workflows.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
QBE: Mooted critical infrastructure penalties hint at cyber regulatory future
Proposed fines of up to $5 million pushes more New Zealand firms to consider cyber cover as regulatory certainty emerges.
Future of AI is distributed infrastructure built on open source
Rising AI demand is exposing cloud bottlenecks, as firms eye in-house open source systems to cut costs and limit vendor lock-in.
AI transforms CX to go beyond the chatbot
Consumers now expect faster, more automated support as AI agents handle complex customer journeys, though many firms still struggle to prove ROI.
Governance controls are crucial for AI adoption and modernisation
Trusted partners and tighter guardrails are becoming essential as AI agents expand the attack surface and put data sovereignty on the line.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
AI adoption races ahead of governance in businesses
Only one in six staff are getting enough AI training, leaving firms exposed to poor decisions, shadow tools and weak returns.
Network segmentation - you can't attack what you can't see
Fast-moving exploits are shrinking patch windows to hours, making network segmentation vital for protecting cameras, medical devices and other connected assets.
SAS Innovate: New era of scams requires novel solutions
Australians are losing billions as AI-driven fraud pushes banks, telcos and platforms to share scam data faster and stop payments earlier.
Expert Columns
6 Steps to Get Property Data Ready for Real Estate Technology
The future of iGaming belongs to operators that can scale trust, not transactions
AI moves fast: are you training your people to use it wisely?
Pragmatic modernisation: The disciplines that transform cloud operations
Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
7 Steps to Implement Digital Identity Verification Successfully
Designing for data sovereignty: Building architectures that keep control where it belongs
AI isn't the problem, Australia's natural resources industry needs business orchestration
Seven Cyber Controls Businesses Can No Longer Afford to Overlook
How to Choose the Right Email Verification API: A Buyer's Guide
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
GitHub: Developers aren't disappearing. They're leveling up
The future of successful HR will use AI with human oversight
UST: Businesses must rethink how AI returns are measured
Data sovereignty is a strategic imperative in the AI era
Recent Risk & Compliance News
ActiveViam partners Databricks on real-time risk analytics
Banks can now run repeatable risk calculations inside Databricks without moving data out, keeping audit trails and governance controls intact.
Tanium teams with NVIDIA to manage local AI endpoints
IT teams gain patching and compliance controls for NVIDIA's local AI systems as Tanium extends its endpoint platform beyond standard PCs.
Qualys warns patching surge is missing active exploits
Despite more patching, organisations are leaving the most dangerous flaws open longer, as attackers exploit vulnerabilities before defenders can act.
VAST & Nvidia launch AI agent sandbox for enterprises
It aims to help enterprises run thousands of short-lived AI agents securely while keeping their state, costs and decisions auditable after shutdown.
TrendAI adds NVIDIA Nemotron to sovereign security cloud
The move lets regulated organisations run AI-driven threat detection inside customer-controlled environments, keeping sensitive security data local.
Forrester warns of shadow AI surge across Asia Pacific
Governance gaps could leave large firms exposed as employee-built AI agents outnumber sanctioned tools in Asia Pacific by 10 to one.
Automotive IT leaders struggle to deliver modernisation
Only 43% of automotive IT leaders pursuing core system integration said the work was live, highlighting a gap between plans and plant-floor reality.
Mangopay expands local payouts to five more currencies
Platforms can now avoid foreign exchange costs as the payment firm adds domestic rails for Australian, Hong Kong, Singaporean, Mexican and Turkish payouts.
Zoom launches AI tools to link chats, meetings & work
The new tools are meant to cut time lost piecing together decisions across apps, while Zoom also expects to top USD $5 billion in annual revenue this year.
Zoom unveils AI governance tools for businesses users
Businesses using Zoom will gain tighter oversight of AI-generated content and deepfake risks, as new controls target compliance and data handling.
Remote rebrands as financial operating system for workforce
The shift aims to make cross-border payroll easier for tens of thousands of companies as Remote expands beyond tech clients in more than 150 countries.
World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand
Nearly nine in 10 investors would consider digital gold, with the market potentially reaching USD $700 billion if trust and access improve.
Braskem rolls out Rockwell SecureOT across 39 sites
The roll-out gives the chemical producer a real-time view of more than 3,000 OT assets, helping it prioritise vulnerabilities across its global sites.
Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules
Cross-border data breaches could force New Zealand companies to notify multiple regulators, as Asia Pacific rules tighten and deadlines vary widely.
Financial firms deploy AI agents unmonitored, study warns
A compliance gap is leaving 22% of financial services firms running AI agents in production without monitoring, a New Relic study warns.
Grafana Labs boosts log search as AI telemetry surges
Engineering teams can now search logs far faster as AI systems flood observability stacks with more telemetry and query demands.
Bloomberg launches Enterprise MCP for AI data access
Financial firms could cut manual data-matching work as Bloomberg's new interface gives AI agents governed access to more than 100 million securities.
Hyperlayer raises USD $25.8 million in Series A2 round
Fresh capital will help Hyperlayer hire and expand across three regions as banks seek to modernise legacy systems without costly core replacements.
AppViewX adds shadow AI agent controls & quantum IDs
Security teams can now spot unsanctioned AI agents, stop them mid-run and issue quantum-resilient identities as usage spreads across enterprises.
Trace Finance wins Grand Prix at 2026 Money Awards
The award highlights growing demand for regulated stablecoin infrastructure as Trace says it has handled more than USD $15 billion in cross-border volume.
Job Moves
Securecom appoints Head of Cyber Security & promotes Kolver
Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as director
Watson named first head of New Zealand firearms regulator
Inde appoints Nish Sudhakaran as AI & data director
Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project
Spectrum Consulting names Darryl van Rensburg for AI drive
Payments NZ appoints Michael Ahie as Chair of Board
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
moomoo boosts New Zealand push with hires, premium tier
