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en2026 TechDay, All rights reserved.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:38:10 +130060Fortinet launches FortiLink SASE for microbranches
https://channellife.co.nz/story/fortinet-launches-fortilink-sase-for-microbranches
It aims to cut on-site security hardware at small branches and remote sites, where many devices cannot run endpoint software.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:38:10 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/fortinet-launches-fortilink-sase-for-microbranchesIqunix launches EV63 EDG Edition keyboard for gamers
https://channellife.co.nz/story/iqunix-launches-ev63-edg-edition-keyboard-for-gamers
Gamers could get more predictable inputs as the new model adds a timing synchronisation system and ultra-low latency Hall Effect tuning.sofiah@techday.com (Sofiah Nichole Salivio)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/iqunix-launches-ev63-edg-edition-keyboard-for-gamersHPE integrates EdgeConnect into Mist & Aruba Central
https://channellife.co.nz/story/hpe-integrates-edgeconnect-into-mist-aruba-central
The integration should cut the complexity of managing separate networking and security tools for businesses as AI-driven demand strains IT teams.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:14:55 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/hpe-integrates-edgeconnect-into-mist-aruba-centralCloudera expands AI ecosystem with Neo4j & Cartesia
https://channellife.co.nz/story/cloudera-expands-ai-ecosystem-with-neo4j-cartesia
The additions aim to help enterprises run governed AI and voice workloads across cloud and on-premises systems without losing control of sensitive data.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:52:33 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/cloudera-expands-ai-ecosystem-with-neo4j-cartesiaCloudera launches blueprints to move AI into production
https://channellife.co.nz/story/cloudera-launches-blueprints-to-move-ai-into-production
Only 28% of enterprises have moved at least 40% of their AI pilots into production, according to Deloitte research cited by Cloudera.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/cloudera-launches-blueprints-to-move-ai-into-productionOracle & OpenAI expand partnership with new business tools
https://channellife.co.nz/story/oracle-openai-expand-partnership-with-new-business-tools
The expanded tie-up gives businesses new AI tools for workflows, app building and security testing, while smaller firms get a free-to-start bundle.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/oracle-openai-expand-partnership-with-new-business-toolsSBS uses New Relic to handle World Cup streaming surge
https://channellife.co.nz/story/sbs-uses-new-relic-to-handle-world-cup-streaming-surge
SBS reported no major technical issues during its busiest digital World Cup yet, after 146 million streams and a 1.5 million peak.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/sbs-uses-new-relic-to-handle-world-cup-streaming-surgeHorizon3 links NodeZero findings with Cortex XSOAR
https://channellife.co.nz/story/horizon3-links-nodezero-findings-with-cortex-xsoar
Security teams can now push attacker-validated weaknesses into existing response queues, helping them prioritise fixes and retest them after remediation.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:00 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/horizon3-links-nodezero-findings-with-cortex-xsoarNorton launches Safe AI protections for chat tools
https://channellife.co.nz/story/norton-launches-safe-ai-protections-for-chat-tools
New protections in Norton 360 aim to stop AI chatbots from opening unsafe links, accessing files or carrying out unauthorised actions on devices.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:10:51 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/norton-launches-safe-ai-protections-for-chat-toolsAI Investment in Australia and New Zealand Drives Data Focus
https://channellife.co.nz/story/ai-investment-in-australia-and-new-zealand-drives-data-focus
Many ANZ firms lack the data governance and integration needed to prove AI is lifting productivity, costs or customer experience.joseph@techday.com (Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin)Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +1300Technologyhttps://channellife.co.nz/story/ai-investment-in-australia-and-new-zealand-drives-data-focus