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AI analytics platform promises to boost satellite network reliability
ST Engineering iDirect launches an AI-powered platform to predict and fix satellite network issues, enhancing reliability and cutting operational costs for operators.

Minister defends decision to only consult pork industry on new pig welfare reforms
Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard said he did so as the pork industry were "the ones impacted".

5 of the biggest takeaways from Meta's Q3 earnings call

AvePoint expands Azure protection with IAMCP partnership & new features
AvePoint enhances Azure data protection, partners globally with IAMCP, and boosts cloud marketplace integration to support rising demand in AI security services.

AI-driven software delivery reshapes Agile practices worldwide
Digital.ai's 18th State of Agile Report reveals AI is now central to software delivery, driving a new era of autonomous Agile practices globally.

Corsha & Dragos join forces to secure machine identities in OT
Corsha and Dragos have partnered to enhance operational technology security by integrating machine identity verification with advanced threat detection capabilities.

Amplitude launches AI Visibility to boost brands in AI search
Amplitude unveils AI Visibility, enabling marketers to track and boost their brand presence in AI-driven searches on platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.

Reflectiz secures $22 million to expand web risk platform
Reflectiz has raised $22 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven web risk platform and establish a global HQ in Boston.

Business confidence rises to 58% - ANZ survey
ANZ's monthly sentiment survey showed the headline measure rising to a net 58 percent confidence, the best result since February.

Conviva named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant ranking
Conviva has been recognised as a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, highlighting its innovative analytics platform.

'Very stupid' red cards are 'embarrassing' - Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fumes after his side get their sixth red card in nine matches despite a 4-3 win away at Wolves in the EFL Cup.

Equals Money x Railsr & BVNK launch fast USDC payments for firms
Equals Money x Railsr teams up with BVNK to enable businesses to accept USDC stablecoin payments, settled in USD within 30 seconds, simplifying crypto transactions.

Read the memo YouTube's CEO sent about employee buyouts and a reorganization

Samsung set to beef up advanced chip output after memory chip sales hit record

Big Tech's AI spending spree just keeps getting bigger

Paytronix unveils AI tool to boost hospitality marketing campaigns
Paytronix launches Journey Builder, an AI tool that automates personalised marketing campaigns for restaurants and convenience stores in real time.

Mphasis unveils quantum tech for cyber defence & optimisation
Mphasis launches two quantum tech solutions to boost enterprise cybersecurity and optimise complex decision-making for improved operational efficiency.

ControlUp launches custom dashboards for digital experience insight
ControlUp has launched customisable dashboards in its ONE platform, offering real-time and historical data insights to enhance digital employee experience management.

Rate of suspected suicides largely unchanged, Maori still worst-affected
There was no statistically significant changes in the rate between 2024 and 2025, the Coroner's Court and Health NZ say.

Another swipe at property investors
Labour’s capital gains tax of 28% on residential and commercial property won’t deter investors who invest for cashflow, Nick Gentle, iFind Property founder and buyer’s agent says.