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Dell Technologies: Hollywood director exposes duality of AI

Hollywood fears over AI are surfacing as Taika Waititi says the technology speeds up mediocre work and is already displacing artists.

By Donovan Jackson • 7 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

AI readiness gap widens across Asia-Pacific, report finds

Employers may be underestimating training needs, as a survey found employees far less confident than HR leaders about AI readiness across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

Kong partners with Unfold to widen ANZ channel reach

Channel partners in Australia and New Zealand will get clearer sales guidance as Kong taps Unfold to accelerate AI and API deal flow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Home

Tineco launches three new stick vacuums in Australia

The range targets busy households and pet owners with up to 100 minutes of runtime, anti-tangle brushes and foldable tubes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Internet of Things

Samsung launches interactive, connected 2026 TV range

Kiwi football fans will get stadium-style sound and smarter home control as the new line-up adds AI Football Mode Pro and Vision AI.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month

Wearables

Dreame unveils 80 products in Melbourne expansion push

Australian shoppers will soon see Dreame's range widen beyond robot vacuums, as 80-plus products land through its regional distributor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

TrendAI expands bug bounty to cover AI vulnerabilities

The move widens defences for businesses as AI systems become a bigger target for attackers and zero-day flaws multiply across enterprise software.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Rockwell report says digital transformation now essential

Most manufacturers now see digital tools as necessary to stay competitive, but data use gaps, cyber risk and skills shortages remain.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

OpenText launches AI cyber tools for Australian firms

Australian firms face rising cyber and compliance costs as OpenText adds tools to govern AI use, data access and application risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Zendesk launches AI-driven autonomous service workforce

Businesses may see faster resolutions as Zendesk ties charges to verified outcomes and expands AI agents across service channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Malware

Barracuda & CyberCert ease SMB1001 compliance for SMEs

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand could cut the cost and complexity of cyber certification through a new channel-led package.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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2degrees

2degrees rebrands stores as 2deVries for Auckland FC

Shoppers in central Auckland will find a temporary 2deVries makeover and ticket giveaway as sponsor 2degrees backs the sold-out Grand Final.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push

Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Personalisation

Sony launches 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones in Australia

The premium release broadens Sony's 1000X range in Australia and New Zealand, with recycled materials, accessibility features and higher prices.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

WaterOutlook launches ScheduleHub for compliance scheduling

The new tool could help regulated operators cut missed deadlines by replacing spreadsheets and memory with rule-based scheduling for recurring checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month