For years, Apple looked like it was sitting on the sidelines while Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI raced ahead in AI. Apple has now made a very deliberate move back into the game with what it’s calling “Apple Intelligence” — and it’s less about flashy chatbots and more...
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Three Things a Manager Can Do Before Lunch With AI Cowork
Most managers don't lack ideas. They lack time. Between running meetings, chasing updates, and reviewing documents, the thinking work gets squeezed into evenings and early mornings. That's starting to change. Cowork, available through the Claude desktop app is an AI...
IT Hardware Prices Are Climbing. How It Could Hit Your 2026 Budget
If you’ve priced laptops, servers, or networking gear recently, you’ve probably had the same reaction as many of our clients: “That’s a lot higher than last time.” You’re not imagining it. Across the board, IT hardware prices have climbed sharply over the past 12–18...
Microsoft Edge Exposes Saved Passwords
Is you browser giving your passwords away? If your team uses Microsoft Edge and saves passwords in the browser, every one of those credentials is sitting in plain, readable text in your computer's memory from the moment Edge launches. A security researcher has...
Anthropic Mythos: what’s the controversy?
AI is no longer just about productivity tools and chatbots. Some of the most capable AI models are now being discussed in the context of critical infrastructure, national security, and large‑scale system protection. That’s where Anthropic Mythos has started to...
Microsoft 365 Pricing Changes Coming 1 July 2026
Microsoft has confirmed upcoming pricing and packaging changes to its commercial Microsoft 365 suites, effective 1 July 2026. These changes will apply to new subscriptions and renewals from that date. While final pricing will be confirmed closer to July,...
That New Windows Warning About Remote Desktop? Don’t Ignore It.
If you've opened a Remote Desktop connection file today and been greeted by an unfamiliar orange warning banner: "Caution: Unknown remote connection" then you are not imagining things. Microsoft has introduced new protections as part of its April 2026 cumulative...
Webinar Replay: Beyond Antivirus: Understanding MDR and ITDR for Modern Cyber Defence
Your traditional security isn't stopping today's attacks. Here's what will. The Problem Every NZ Business Faces Your business has antivirus software. You have firewalls. You've implemented email filtering. Yet cybercriminals are increasingly successful at bypassing...
When “Legitimate” Tools Are Used Illegitimately (like booking a meeting time)
Cyber awareness isn’t just about blocking malware — it’s about recognising intent. Recently, we received a callout from a client after a user received what initially appeared to be a genuine business opportunity. The email exchange seemed credible, replies were...
Microsoft Copilot Is Moving From Chatting to Doing
If you’ve been following Microsoft Copilot for a while, you’ll have noticed something important happening. Copilot is no longer just about answering questions or drafting documents. Copilot is getting ready to do real work on your behalf. Two names you’ll hear...









