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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...
Could you get into trouble with the law if you lose a USB stick?
A lost USB stick can be a notifiable privacy breach. Here’s why that matters It sounds old school, but USB sticks are still floating around plenty of NZ businesses. A recent draft decision note from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner is a timely reminder...
Copilot Upgrade: Is “Claude” coming to Copilot?
Copilot Upgrade: Welcoming the Sonnet Engine (Claude's engine)A Smarter, Faster Copilot Experience Microsoft has started to roll out the new Sonnet engine across Copilot! This will bring a noticeable improvement in speed, accuracy, and the quality of responses. For...
Additional M365 Security Protection Rolled Out for our KARE Foundation Customers
Turning up your cyber-security Kinetics is busy rolling out an additional security protection for Kinetics KARE Foundation customers only, designed to stop a highly active and sophisticated phishing campaign currently targeting Microsoft 365 environments worldwide. ...
Webinar Replay: What Recent Cyber-Breaches Teach Us About Protecting Your Business
Every cyber-breach tells a story, and the best way to protect your business is learning from others' experiences before they become your own. This isn't about fear—it's about learning. We'll translate real-world breach experiences into practical insights you can apply...