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itbrief. co. nz > story > google-unveils-ai-ad-commerce-tools-across-search

Google unveils AI ad & commerce tools across Search

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (612+ words) Google unveiled new advertising and commerce tools for Google and You Tube at Google Marketing Live, focusing on Search, AI Mode, You Tube, Google Ads and Google Analytics 360. The updates include new ad formats for Search and AI Mode, a…...

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itbrief. co. nz > story > telecom-operators-urged-to-rethink-voice-security

Telecom operators urged to rethink voice & security

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (320+ words) Technology and cybersecurity specialists have urged telecom operators and enterprises to rethink how they manage voice, connectivity and security as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day turns attention to the sector. Senior industry figures pointed to mounting complexity, regulatory pressure…...

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itbrief. co. nz > story > project-strim-warns-of-golden-bay-telecoms-resilience-gap

Project STRIM warns of Golden Bay telecoms resilience gap

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (661+ words) Project STRIM said a letter from New Zealand's communications minister confirmed the government cannot require telecoms operators to make specific resilience investments in regional backhaul networks. The group said the response exposed a gap in emergency communications protection for remote…...

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itbrief. co. nz > story > one-nz-sells-refurbished-phones-in-new-zealand-pilot

One NZ sells refurbished phones in New Zealand pilot

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (732+ words) One NZ has begun selling refurbished mobile phones through a pilot programme, which it says makes it the first mobile operator in New Zealand to do so. The range is currently available through its online store and includes refurbished i…...

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itbrief. co. nz > story > freeview-nextgen-brings-free-to-air-tv-to-broadband

Freeview Next Gen brings free-to-air TV to broadband

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (757+ words) Freeview will launch Freeview Next Gen in New Zealand, giving viewers access to free-to-air television over broadband or Wi-Fi without an aerial, satellite dish or app. Built on the DVB-I standard, the platform is on course to become the first…...

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itbrief. co. nz > story > openai-adds-shopping-tools-to-chatgpt-with-visual-discovery

Google News

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (12+ words) Open AI adds shopping tools to Chat GPT with visual discovery'IT Brief New Zealand...

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itbrief. co. nz > story > contrivian-constellation-unites-leo-networks-into-one

Contrivian Constellation unites LEO networks into one

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (594+ words) Contrivian has launched Contrivian Constellation, a platform that combines multiple low Earth orbit satellite networks into a single service. The product brings together Starlink, Amazon Leo, and other providers under a single contract, data plan, and support model. The launch…...

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itbrief. co. nz > story > 20i-launches-twentie-ai-assistant-for-unlimited-hosting-help

20i launches Twentie AI assistant for unlimited hosting help

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (447+ words) Managed hosting provider 20i has launched Twentie, an account-aware web hosting assistant embedded into its hosting platform with unlimited use. The company said Twentie sits inside the hosting environment and draws on live account data and performance metrics. 20i positioned the product…...

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itbrief. co. nz > story > whatsapp-unveils-lockdown-mode-for-high-risk-users

Whats App unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (581+ words) Whats App has introduced a new "Strict Account Settings" mode that locks accounts into more restrictive privacy and security options for people at higher risk of targeted cyber attacks. The feature adds what Whats App describes as a lockdown-style setting....

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itbrief. co. nz > story > canada-s-ai-push-hinges-on-data-centres-clean-power

Canada's AI push hinges on data centres & clean power

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (329+ words) Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its AI strategy. 2025 saw a lot of positive momentum and now in 2026, we need to take the next steps in shifting the strategy from theory to application. Success requires urgent action and collaboration…...

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