When “Legitimate” Tools Are Used Illegitimately (like booking a meeting time)

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

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

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...

Could you get into trouble with the law if you lose a USB stick?

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

  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?

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 24, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

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...