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Amazon retail growth boosted by grocery & AI shopping
Digital Transformation

Amazon retail growth boosted by grocery & AI shopping

Amazon reported growth across retail, grocery, pharmacy and AI shopping as it expanded product selection and accelerated delivery speeds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Malware

CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity

Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Today
EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI

The tie-up could speed enterprise AI adoption as firms shift from pilots to secure, regulated deployments across core operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Bedrock Data launches AI agent data loss prevention
Data Protection

Bedrock Data launches AI agent data loss prevention

Many AI agents can already reach far more sensitive corporate data than staff, prompting Bedrock Data to add real-time access controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
US tech founders shift wealth to Cook Islands trusts - Southpac Group
Data Protection

US tech founders shift wealth to Cook Islands trusts - Southpac Group

Rising AI and data privacy disputes are pushing more US technology entrepreneurs into offshore protection structures before claims emerge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks
Cloud Security

BreachLock report flags AI, cloud & web logic risks

Cloud audits produced the highest critical finding rate, while every AI system tested showed vulnerabilities and web logic flaws rose sharply.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms
Robotics

Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms

Most firms lack dedicated oversight for autonomous software, leaving AI agents able to alter records and approvals with limited traceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2
Data Protection

Fortinet lifts full-year revenue guidance after strong Q2

Stronger demand for its network security tools sent quarterly revenue up 26 per cent and prompted a higher full-year outlook for the cybersecurity group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Westcon Group NZ lifts profit despite revenue drop
Taxation

Westcon Group NZ lifts profit despite revenue drop

Lower purchasing costs and stronger finance income lifted Westcon Group NZ's annual profit to NZD $9.8 million, even as sales slipped.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Dell New Zealand profit rises despite slight revenue dip
IT Industry

Dell New Zealand profit rises despite slight revenue dip

Lower operating costs and foreign exchange gains helped offset softer sales, leaving net profit up to NZD $2.34 million as assets grew.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Barclays map shows UK equity investment surges 26%
Semiconductors

Barclays map shows UK equity investment surges 26%

UK businesses drew GBP £14.4 billion in equity funding in the first half of 2026, as London still dominated despite sharp regional gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
BC Technologies credits Sales Geek Scotland for growth
Customer Relationship Management

BC Technologies credits Sales Geek Scotland for growth

Revenue at the Dunoon IT services firm rose to GBP £3.75 million last year as sales coaching and new systems sharpened its growth plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
ChatSee warns of AI failures beyond hallucinations
Risk & Compliance

ChatSee warns of AI failures beyond hallucinations

Execution and escalation breakdowns now outnumber hallucinations in enterprise AI failures, according to more than 10,000 observed incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth

Subscriptions and contracted revenue helped offset weak top-line growth, as Check Point's cash pile swelled after a convertible notes issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Root & Branch launches web sustainability platform
Clean technologies

Root & Branch launches web sustainability platform

Companies struggling to account for digital emissions now have a tool that traces website energy use to individual customer actions and hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips
Productivity

UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips

Confusion and mistrust are leaving thousands of SMEs unable to fund expansion, with Portman estimating a GBP £54 billion hit to revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week