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Five Business IT Trends New Zealand Companies Should Watch in 2026
As we move into 2026, New Zealand businesses face a technology landscape where digital transformation is no longer optional.For NZ business managers preparing budgets and strategic plans for the year ahead, understanding the key IT trends will be critical to...
URGENT ADVISORY: We’re seeing a significant increase in authentication attacks this Christmas
Significant Hacking Trend Over this 2025/26 Christmas and New Year period, our Kinetics KARE security monitoring has detected a significant increase in sophisticated authentication attacks targeting New Zealand businesses. KARE Foundation clients are protected and...
Stop Wasting Time: Why Copilot’s New Memory Feature Is a Game-Changer
Microsoft Copilot Gets Smarter: Memory Management and Cross-Platform Integration Microsoft is rolling out significant updates to Copilot that fundamentally change how the AI assistant works with you and your data. Two key features are now becoming available: Memory...
Your Customers Need to Trust Your Emails: Here’s How DMARC 2.0 Helps
Yet another IT acronym: "DMARC" DMARC stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance. It's an email authentication protocol that helps protect your domain from being used in email spoofing, phishing attacks, and other cyber...
Christmas is coming. But will you get a visit from Santa or from a grinchy hacker?
Protecting Yourself from Cyber Threats While on Holiday We're more vulnerable than normal to hackers at this time of year. Unfortunately, the hackers know it and tend to be more aggressive.In the rush up to Christmas, there's normally so much to do that we're all that...
Understanding Your Microsoft Secure Score: Why Your Percentage May Drop (While Your Security Improves)
Important Update for KARE Foundation Subscribers If you've noticed your Microsoft Secure Score percentage decreasing recently, don't be alarmed. Your security hasn't weakened. In fact, Microsoft is making significant enhancements that will ultimately make your...
Stop Searching Stock Photos: Microsoft Copilot Now Creates Custom Images Inside Your Documents
Microsoft has quietly added a capability to Copilot that eliminates one of the most frustrating parts of document creation: finding the right image. Instead of searching through stock photo libraries or hiring designers, you can now generate custom images directly...
AI Just Got Scary Good (and Scary Affordable): 5 November Breakthroughs
November 2025 marked the moment AI stopped being a curiosity and became a genuine business advantage. Don't wait for your competitors to get the jump with these new capabilities. Here are the five developments that changed the game—and what they mean for your...
Why Waiting to Replace Your PCs Could Cost You Thousands
If you still have Windows 10 PCs to replace, what does this mean for you?Kinetics is at the Canalys industry conference in Vietnam this week, and we've just been warned about a trend that's going to impact all of us in the next few months. It's even worse if you are...
Cybersecurity Alert: Holiday Phishing on the Rise — And Attackers Are Using Your Own Tools
As the festive season kicks into gear, so too does the cybercriminal playbook. We’ve noticed a spike in phishing attempts disguised as “pre-Christmas party invites”. While the festive spirit is infectious, so too is the threat. These aren’t just generic holiday...