Microsoft Copilot Is Moving From Chatting to Doing

by Andrew Hunt | Apr 13, 2026 | AI, IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

  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

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 31, 2026 | AI, IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

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...

Can you really run a business with only virtual staff?

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 31, 2026 | AI, IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

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...

Microsoft Copilot in 2026: Why So Many Businesses Are Taking a Second Look

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 18, 2026 | AI, IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

Think Copilot Was a Let‑Down? It’s Quietly Got Much Better in 2026 If you tried Microsoft Copilot early on and walked away a little underwhelmed, you’re not alone. We heard it a lot last year: “It’s interesting, but it’s not quite there yet.” The thing is that Copilot...

When AI Becomes the Attack Tool

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 12, 2026 | AI, IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security

What the Mexico Government Breach Means for Your Business A cyberattack that unfolded over December 2025 and January 2026 has changed how security professionals think about AI .  New Zealand business leaders should take note. A single attacker jailbroke...

How Small Businesses in New Zealand Are Using AI — And What’s Holding Them Back

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 2, 2026 | AI, IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to business reality for New Zealand organisations, but the picture is more complicated than the headline numbers suggest. While adoption figures look impressive on paper, a sharper divide is emerging between businesses...