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A Revolution in Copilot: Adding “Tasks” goes from AI Answers to AI Action

A Revolution in Copilot: Adding “Tasks” goes from AI Answers to AI Action

by Andrew Hunt | Mar 3, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

  From AI Answers to AI Action For the past year, Microsoft Copilot has helped people draft emails, summarise meetings, and analyse documents. Now Microsoft is taking the next big step with Copilot Tasks.  This is a new capability that moves Copilot beyond...
How Small Businesses in New Zealand Are Using AI — And What’s Holding Them Back

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...
Your Phone Is a Target

Your Phone Is a Target

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

Why Mobile Security Can’t Be an Afterthought Think about everything on your smartphone or tablet right now: your email, your banking app, Microsoft 365, client communications, multifactor authentication codes, and a direct line into your company’s cloud...
10 Windows Shortcuts That Will Save Your Team Hours

10 Windows Shortcuts That Will Save Your Team Hours

by Andrew Hunt | Feb 26, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, TIPS TRICKS AND HINTS

Most people learn a handful of keyboard shortcuts early in their careers and stick with them forever. Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, maybe Alt+Tab if they’re feeling adventurous. But Windows has quietly accumulated a powerful set of shortcuts that most business users have...
5 Microsoft 365 Features That Solve Real Business Problems (No AI Required)

5 Microsoft 365 Features That Solve Real Business Problems (No AI Required)

by Andrew Hunt | Feb 19, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates

Since October 2025, Microsoft has rolled out more than 1,100 features across Microsoft 365, Security, Copilot, and SharePoint. It’s hard to keep up! While much of the attention focuses on AI capabilities, some of the most practical improvements are the...
Webinar Replay: Decoding SMB1001. Understanding Your Cybersecurity Maturity

Webinar Replay: Decoding SMB1001. Understanding Your Cybersecurity Maturity

by Andrew Hunt | Feb 18, 2026 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates, Security, Webinar Recording

Cybersecurity certification doesn’t have to be complex or overwhelming.  Understanding SMB1001: What is SMB1001 and why it was created specifically for organisations like yours The five certification levels (Bronze to Diamond) and what each means for your...
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