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OCR down 50 points: What the RBNZ said
The Reserve Bank has cut the OCR 50 points to 2.5%.

Oracle issues urgent patch as Cl0p exploits suite flaw for attacks
Oracle has issued an urgent patch for a critical flaw in its E-Business Suite, exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group using advanced social engineering tactics.

Canva integrates design tools with ChatGPT for seamless creativity
Canva now integrates its design tools directly within ChatGPT, enabling 700 million users to create and edit visuals through natural language prompts seamlessly.

Armis & Fortinet expand partnership to boost security integration
Armis and Fortinet have expanded their partnership to integrate security solutions, enhancing asset visibility and automating cyber defence for global firms.

Microsoft Visio drops to $10 — but, not for long…
TL;DR: Hurry — Microsoft Visio Professional 2021 for Windows is now only $9.97 (reg. $249.99), but this deal won’t last long.We have all struggled to map out a new process in PowerPoint or wasted hours piecing together visuals manually. Visio is the solution. This Microsoft tool is built specifically for creating professional-grade...

LiveRamp unveils AI agents & expanded integrations for marketers
LiveRamp launches AI tools enabling marketers to use autonomous agents with secure data access, plus new integrations including Netflix for smarter campaigns.

Qantas among 40 companies caught up in major extortion attempt by hackers
Hackers are threatening to leak sensitive passenger data unless ransoms are paid by Friday.

Kiwi actor and partner in Israeli hands as new Gaza flotilla intercepted
The Israel Foreign Ministry said all the passengers were safe and in good health, and were expected to be deported “promptly”.

11 ‘boring’ (but useful) tech deals you should grab during Oct. Prime Day
Right now, big deals on splashy products dominate the headlines—supercharged PCs (and components), fancy TVs, expensive vacuum cleaners. But you can save money on less dramatic items during Amazon Prime Day, too. Cables, lighting, desk accessories, chargers—these everyday products sound boring, but life sucks when you don’t have them on hand....

OCR Cut: What economists said
The Reserve Bank has decided the economy needs more help than it had previously forecast by cutting its official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 2.5%.

NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand
NVIDIA and Fujitsu are boosting AI innovation in New Zealand with a new full-stack AI platform to transform industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

Tata Communications launches Voice AI for real-time fintech chats
Tata Communications unveils Voice AI platform for real-time, multilingual fintech chats, enhancing speed, security, and seamless automation in financial services.

Stop paying for Office 365: The newest Microsoft Office is yours forever
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2024 Home for $129.97 (MSRP $149.99). When you pay for Microsoft 365, you’re essentially renting apps you’ll never stop using. But with Office 2024 Home, the latest edition of Microsoft’s flagship productivity suite, you can pay once and keep the software for good....

Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success
A global study reveals enterprises with mature data readiness and infrastructure see 24% revenue growth and 25% cost savings from AI deployments.

Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media
Kordia partners with Arqiva to launch cloud-based media solutions in New Zealand, boosting broadcasters with scalable, cost-effective digital tools for five years.

Dauntless detections dogs hold key to pest eradication in remote South Westland
The trick is figuring out each dog's reward.