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Macquarie Telecom names new chief in leadership reshuffle
Firewalls

Macquarie Telecom names new chief in leadership reshuffle

Macquarie Technology names Marija Harris to lead Macquarie Telecom from 2026 as veteran Luke Clifton shifts to a governance-focused director role.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash
Data Protection

Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash

Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'
Physical Security

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

By Tune Global • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
Gaming

Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack
Data Protection

'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack

A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.

By Lauren Crimp • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech
EduTech

Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech

Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Dec 2025
CelcomDigi opens 5G AI MediHub for staff health care
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi opens 5G AI MediHub for staff health care

CelcomDigi has launched a 5G AI-powered MediHub at its Petaling Jaya HQ, offering staff on-site virtual physical and mental healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth
Agricultural Technology

Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth

Microsoft's NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa's AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust
Digital Transformation

UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust

UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI's double-edged role in Australia's burnout paradox
Digital Transformation

AI's double-edged role in Australia's burnout paradox

Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
GPs call for digital, cultural obesity care in rural NZ
Health Technologies

GPs call for digital, cultural obesity care in rural NZ

GPs urge culturally tailored telehealth to tackle soaring rural obesity in New Zealand as costs forecast to hit USD $46.3 billion by 2060.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use
Gaming

Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use

Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia's families too
Data Protection

To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia's families too

Australia's new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.

By Alex Coates • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal
Smart Cities

Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal

A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal's streets to double vital care and support for the city's growing homeless population.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push
Samsung

NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push

New Zealand MPs unite across party lines to back under-16 social media curbs after a shocking 'Worst Children's Library' exhibit at Parliament.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
US founders spend up to half their week fundraising for capital
Hybrid & Remote Work

US founders spend up to half their week fundraising for capital

US startup founders spend up to half their working week fundraising, with nearly half saying it hampers their ability to manage their businesses effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region
Data Analytics

New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region

New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025
Gaming

K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025

K-pop tracks and gaming content dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, highlighting the country's diverse music and creator communities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025