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Heather Wright
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Innovation and emerging tech in focus
Local business more circumspect than global counterparts on emerging tech… read more...
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Manufacturers, IoT in sights of new malware campaign
This little yellow duckie is targeting IoT devices… read more...
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NZ gaming industry hits next level
Tencent investments underpin rapid growth… read more...
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Lawbots approach the bench
They may not have the crisp turn of phrase or persuasive argument, but bots are taking on legal – and winning… read more...
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Execs talking more than walking on digital
Every business might be a tech business, but are we really ready?… read more...
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Okta’s app usage highlights software trends
Hello Github and Atlassian, goodbye LinkedIn and Twitter… read more...
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SME manufacturers get options with new ERP entrant
Shoptech hits local market with full SaaS offering… read more...
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Structured co-innovation, digital KPIs the new DX focus
Local businesses up their partnering for success… read more...
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The most in demand IT skills
Spoiler alert: It’s not AI or blockchain… read more...
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Golden start to year as local companies win big in investment
New year, new funding: US$40m here, NZ$14m there, $7m over there… read more...
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The world according to Alibaba, Gartner, Accenture et al
From data intelligence to hyper-connected manufacturing to the next generation of computation… read more...
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Google’s cookie-killing plans
As the cookie crumbles, what’s the replacement?… read more...
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Software spend key focus for local businesses
What Gartner’s latest spending forecast says about the changing face of business IT… read more...
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Fintech glory for Australia, but a long way to go for NZ
Lessons to be had from Lithuania’s success… read more...
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Bushfires and volcanoes giving drones wings
Emergency services, surveillance and monitoring key use cases behind growing demand… read more...
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Reserve Bank calls out fragmented digital ID market
As Mastercard enters fray with two local digital ID pilots… read more...
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Bells may be ringing as customers seek experience retail
Physical fights back… read more...
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Cloud financials may not be cheaper than on-prem
And satisfaction isn’t a certainty either… read more...
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Loyalty scheme data grab raises ACCC ire
Industry on notice over data practices and payment card linking… read more...
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Gartner: Personalised marketing on the out
Consumers rejecting brands overtures… read more...