Kinetics Group

🧠 Is AI helping your team… or quietly slowing them down?
Most organisations are now using AI every day.
But alongside the benefits, a new problem is creeping in: AI slop.

It’s the polished email that says nothing new.
The report that reads well but adds no insight.
The summary that creates more work instead of saving time.

Individually harmless.
Collectively? A growing drain on productivity, clarity, and decision‑making.

In AI Slop: The Rise, the Risk, and How to Stay Ahead, we break down:
+ what AI slop actually looks like in real teams
+ why it’s becoming more common as AI adoption accelerates
+ and how leaders can set simple guardrails so AI creates value, not volume

This isn’t an anti‑AI piece.
It’s about using AI intentionally, so quality doesn’t get lost in speed.
👉 Have a read here:
https://kinetics.co.nz/ai-slop-the-rise-the-risk-and-how-to-stay-ahead/
If you’re responsible for outcomes — not just output — this one’s worth your time.

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🚨 Quick 30-minute security session coming up
If you’re using Microsoft 365, your Secure Score is one of the simplest ways to understand your cyber risk, but it’s often misunderstood or ignored.

We’re hosting a short webinar to unpack it properly and show you:
- What to focus on (and what to ignore)
- How to prioritise improvements
- What “good” looks like for a business your size

Small time investment, solid insights.
👉 Register now: b7ef7c4e-06a4-42dd-b0ac-e9b1d2420eea@c0627b41-98af-4fb6-a89d-03280aec4da0" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b7ef7c4e-06a4-42dd-b0ac-e9b1d2420eea@c0627b41-98af-4fb6-a89d-03280aec4da0

Most teams we speak to are still barely scratching the surface with Copilot.
Meanwhile, Microsoft just rolled out:
✔ Agent Mode (AI that can actually do tasks for you)
✔ Claude integration (more flexibility depending on the job)
✔ Copilot Cowork (AI managing workflows across your apps)
We’ve broken it all down into a quick 30-minute session—focused on one thing:
👉 Getting your team time back and reducing busywork
No technical deep dive, just practical use cases you can apply straight away.
🎥 Catch the replay here: https://kinetics.co.nz/webinar-replay-copilot-upgraded-agent-mode-claude-tasks-more-favourites/

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Running Microsoft 365?
Then identity is your security perimeter — whether you planned it that way or not.
If you want to understand how ITDR fits into a modern M365 security approach, this is worth a read.
👉 https://kinetics.co.nz/beyond-endpoint-protection-what-is-itdr/

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If you’ve ever wondered “would this happen to us?”—this is for you.
This replay cuts through the headlines and focuses on:
• where breaches usually start
• the warning signs that were missed
• the simple steps that could’ve prevented them
It’s concise, practical, and designed for busy business leaders.
👉 Watch the replay here:
https://kinetics.co.nz/webinar-replay-what-recent-cyber-breaches-teach-us-about-protecting-your-business/

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AI is everywhere right now—but figuring out what actually works is the hard part.
That’s exactly why we run the AI Innovation Circle.
It’s a small group of NZ business leaders sharing:

- What’s working
- What isn’t
- And what they’re trying next

No sales pitch. No theory. Just real-world experience.
In our next session, we’ll be:
✅ Reviewing progress against AI goals
✅ Cutting through the latest AI noise
✅ Setting practical goals for the next quarter
If you’re serious about making AI useful in your business, this is worth a look.
👉 Reserve your spot https://kinetics.co.nz/ai-innovation-circle-2/

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We’ve been having a few good chats lately with clients about Microsoft Secure Score—and honestly, there’s a bit of confusion out there.
So we thought we’d run a quick 30-minute webinar to walk through it properly. We’ll cover:

- What your Secure Score actually means
- Where most organisations are falling short
- A few easy wins to lift your score (and reduce risk)

Should be a practical session—nothing too technical.
👉 Feel free to join us: b7ef7c4e-06a4-42dd-b0ac-e9b1d2420eea@c0627b41-98af-4fb6-a89d-03280aec4da0" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b7ef7c4e-06a4-42dd-b0ac-e9b1d2420eea@c0627b41-98af-4fb6-a89d-03280aec4da0

⏱️ Want some easy productivity wins for your team?
No new tools. No training sessions. Just smarter use of Windows.
Here are 10 shortcuts that can quietly save hours every week:
👉 https://kinetics.co.nz/10-windows-shortcuts-that-will-save-your-team-hours/
Tip: pick 2–3 and try them today

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You’ve got Microsoft 365… but are you actually secure?
We’re seeing a lot of NZ businesses assume they’re in good shape—yet their Secure Score tells a very different story.
Join us for a quick 30-minute session where we’ll unpack:
✅ Where most businesses are exposed
✅ What attackers tend to target first
✅ Simple steps to lift your security posture fast
No fluff—just practical takeaways you can act on straight away.
👉 Save your spot: b7ef7c4e-06a4-42dd-b0ac-e9b1d2420eea@c0627b41-98af-4fb6-a89d-03280aec4da0" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b7ef7c4e-06a4-42dd-b0ac-e9b1d2420eea@c0627b41-98af-4fb6-a89d-03280aec4da0

Apple’s latest AI “reboot” is getting plenty of airtime—but the real question is:
👉 Is it actually useful for businesses?
We’ve taken a practical look at what Apple’s AI direction means (and doesn’t mean) for NZ organisations—especially compared to what’s happening in Microsoft 365 and Copilot right now.

A few takeaways:
-Apple’s approach is more cautious and privacy-led
-Useful improvements, but nothing radically game-changing (yet)
-Still a long way from the productivity gains we’re seeing elsewhere

👉 https://kinetics.co.nz/is-apples-ai-reboot-anything-to-be-excited-about/

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