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Can you really run a business with only virtual staff?

Can you really run a business with only virtual staff?

Short answer: yes — in some cases. Longer answer: it depends on what kind of business you’re running, and what “staff” actually means in 2026.  We’re seeing a growing wave of businesses experimenting with fully virtual teams — not just remote people, but AI agents...

Could you get into trouble with the law if you lose a USB stick?

Could you get into trouble with the law if you lose a USB stick?

  A lost USB stick can be a notifiable privacy breach. Here’s why that matters It sounds old school, but USB sticks are still floating around plenty of NZ businesses.  A recent draft decision note from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner is a timely reminder...

Copilot Upgrade: Is “Claude” coming to Copilot?

Copilot Upgrade: Is “Claude” coming to Copilot?

Copilot Upgrade: Welcoming the Sonnet Engine (Claude's engine)A Smarter, Faster Copilot Experience Microsoft has started to  roll out the new Sonnet engine across Copilot!  This will bring a noticeable improvement in speed, accuracy, and the quality of responses. For...

Microsoft Copilot in 2026: Why So Many Businesses Are Taking a Second Look

Microsoft Copilot in 2026: Why So Many Businesses Are Taking a Second Look

Think Copilot Was a Let‑Down? It’s Quietly Got Much Better in 2026 If you tried Microsoft Copilot early on and walked away a little underwhelmed, you’re not alone. We heard it a lot last year: “It’s interesting, but it’s not quite there yet.” The thing is that Copilot...

When Geopolitical Conflict Becomes Your IT Problem

When Geopolitical Conflict Becomes Your IT Problem

Lessons from the Stryker Cyberattack A global medical technology company. 56,000 employees. Operations in 60 countries. And in March 2026, systems wiped across every one of them — not because of a data breach or ransomware, but because of a school bombing in Iran....

When AI Becomes the Attack Tool

When AI Becomes the Attack Tool

What the Mexico Government Breach Means for Your Business A cyberattack that unfolded over December 2025 and January 2026 has changed how security professionals think about AI .  New Zealand business leaders should take note. A single attacker jailbroke Anthropic's...