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Three Things a Manager Can Do Before Lunch With AI Cowork
Three practical ways managers can use AI agents like Claude Cowork and Copilot to get the busywork done before lunch.
IT Hardware Prices Are Climbing. How It Could Hit Your Budget
AI demand, chip shortages, tariffs and supplier costs are pushing IT hardware prices up. Why, what it looks like in NZ and how to manage it.
Microsoft Edge Exposes Saved Passwords
Edge loads every saved password into memory in plain text as soon as it opens. What that means and what your business should do.
Anthropic Mythos: What’s the Controversy?
Why Anthropic’s Mythos has raised concerns, how it’s being positioned, and what it means for everyday NZ businesses.
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, Microsoft has...
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...
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...
The AI Agent Revolution: What OpenClaw and Paperclip Mean for Your Business
Two open-source AI tools are generating serious buzz in technology circles right now: OpenClaw and Paperclip. You may have seen the names appearing in your LinkedIn feed, or heard them mentioned at a recent industry event. If you're a business owner wondering whether...
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...