Generative AI: What have we got to win?
August 30, 2024
A new report has found that the adoption of generative AI could add a staggering $76 billion per year to New Zealand’s economy by 2038. This represents more than 15%
Technology
The privacy implications of congestion charging
August 28, 2024
Congestion charging might reduce inner-city traffic, but it could come with a privacy toll, according to a new study. As New Zealand edges closer to adopting congestion charging in its
10 emerging technologies to address global challenges
June 26, 2024
AI-powered scientific discovery, carbon-capturing microbes and elastocalorics are among the top 10 emerging technologies to address global challenges.
How to embed the importance of privacy across your organisation
June 12, 2024
Privacy needs to be a year-round activity, as the implications of poor privacy practice are simply too significant to ignore. By Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. We often hear from organisations
Consultation opens on a digital currency for New Zealand
April 17, 2024
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua is continuing its exploration of a central bank digital currency and is now consulting on the proposed design features. Director
How to promote good organisational privacy practices
April 11, 2024
Most leaders understand the importance of privacy and the need to protect and respect sensitive information, but perhaps there is less awareness about the benefits that good privacy practices can
AI: How to embrace change and overcome the hurdles
April 3, 2024
Embracing AI in management is not for the faint of heart. It requires a willingness to embrace change, a commitment to ethical principles, and a readiness to tackle the challenges
CEOs turn to upskilling and technology in the race to reinvent
March 11, 2024
A recent CEO survey highlights the importance of business model reinvention for long-term success, with 23% of local business leaders expressing concerns about the viability of their businesses beyond the
The ethical challenges of leading in the age of AI
March 1, 2024
Ethical leadership will be more critical than ever as the rise of AI means leaders will confront decisions they have not faced before, writes Michelle Gibbings. Depending on which side
New Māori language job-search tool furthers diversity and inclusion
February 21, 2024
Employment firm Seek recently launched bilingual search technology allowing job seekers to search the platform in either English or te reo Māori. By Meeral Gulabdas. Genuine representation and diversity of
Three sectors can transform Auckland into a global tech hub – report
January 25, 2024
A renewed focus on growing three technology sectors – Creativetech, Fintech and Healthtech – could transform Auckland into a world-class tech hub over five years, according to a new report.
What’s the key to AI readiness?
November 29, 2023
While small AI implementations are possible with the right tech and security settings, technology can’t govern itself (nor should it), writes Microsoft’s Sarah Carney. We’re just approaching a year since
How technology unlocks inclusivity
October 9, 2023
Jason Morris explains why it’s important to choose business technology that easily embeds culture and language into your processes. The expectations of organisations to be good social citizens is growing
Making a four-day work week work
July 24, 2023
Regardless of whether an organisation has adopted a four-day work week, hybrid work, remote work, or a full return to office, what is clear is that everyone is facing the
You’ve had a privacy breach, what do you do next?
July 16, 2023
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster outlines four steps every leader should be aware of, if your organisation suffers a privacy breach. Privacy breaches are bad news but they’re also a chance
Privacy Commissioner outlines expectations around AI use
June 15, 2023
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says he would expect all agencies using systems that can take the personal information of New Zealanders to create new content, to be thinking about the
Spurring the growth of NZ’s tech sector
May 14, 2023
Techweek23 in May is showcasing New Zealand’s technology innovation and our growing international reputation as a living tech laboratory that is good for the world. By Graeme Muller. Techweek23, which kicks
Top four tips to stay secure
May 14, 2023
The changing landscape of cyber threats means that the reliance on awareness, training and detection methods alone have proven inadequate, says Chad Thunberg. The introduction of phishing-as-a-service and other sophisticated
Seven questions about ChatGPT answered
April 16, 2023
Gartner experts weigh in on how valuable ChatGPT is and whether it’s safe to use. Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer or, as you may know it, ChatGPT, is a chatbot and generative
The role of AI in cybersecurity
April 16, 2023
AI solutions for enhancing an organisation’s cybersecurity are there, and they’re getting better all the time. Chris Fisher says it’s just understanding what they are and how they can be
Research shows New Zealanders have fears about privacy
March 17, 2023
Privacy breaches are costing millions of dollars worldwide with agencies and businesses near and far in the crosshairs of internet criminals, says Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster. An Internet NZ report
Injunctions – a valuable tool in data breach toolkit
February 23, 2023
Protecting people in the middle of a fast-moving data breach must always be prioritised, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. He says the February injunction issued by the High Court to
Growing a sustainable digital future
November 13, 2022
New Zealand’s economic future must rest with sustainable, high-value tech jobs producing goods and services with a much-reduced carbon footprint, writes Graeme Muller. Hi-tech and digital technologies can help
How security technology can make hybrid work more cost effective
November 13, 2022
New Zealand-based manufacturer, Gallagher, is a technology leader in integrated access control, intruder alarms management, and perimeter protection. Its security solutions are in use within the highest levels of national
How a Zero Trust approach protects your people and your data
October 17, 2022
Nearly 60 percent of cybersecurity leaders in New Zealand and Australia view their security approach as antiquated, a worrying statistic in an environment of increased breaches and cyber attacks. A
New report on technology use in primary industries
September 7, 2022
Widespread digital changes in New Zealand agriculture are occurring at a critical point with increasing global food demand, economic and environmental sustainability, and the response to the climate crisis, AgriTechNZ
Public input sought to inform privacy rules for biometrics
August 25, 2022
New Zealanders are being encouraged to have their say on the use of biometric information by Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner this month launched its consultation
A more inclusive tech sector
August 14, 2022
Work is underway to introduce new pathways into tech careers but they all rely on companies willing to get involved and take on apprentices or graduate interns. By Graeme Muller.
Diversity critical for NZ tech sector’s future
June 16, 2022
Technology is now the country’s second biggest exporter and is the fastest growing sector. Covid has accelerated the global demand for New Zealand tech which has driven the growth of
Chatbots on the rise
June 15, 2022
Chatbots, or business virtual customer relations staff, are now taking over much of New Zealand big business, AI Forum NZ executive director Madeline Newman says. She says that the banks,
Protect your organisation from fraud
February 28, 2022
Fraud and privacy breaches are on the rise. IDUX is a powerful digital identity ecosystem utilising the latest technology to increase digital trust for your people, and beef up your organisation’s digital security.
Innovation key to the future of money and cash – RBNZ
February 10, 2022
New Zealand’s money and cash system is at a “cross road” and innovation is necessary to build a sustainable future, Adrian Orr, Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Gartner predicts 25% of people will spend at least an hour a day in the metaverse by 2026
February 9, 2022
By 2026, 25 percent of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social and/or entertainment, according to research firm Gartner. Marty
Up in the cloud
January 13, 2022
New Zealand is becoming more attractive as a base for cloud computing, attracting data centre investments from the world’s largest technology firms, writes Graeme Muller. Amazon Web Services has announced
Critical infrastructure organisations at risk of a security breach by 2025
January 13, 2022
By 2025, 30 percent of critical infrastructure organisations will experience a security breach that will result in the halting of an operation, or mission-critical cyber-physical system, according to Gartner. The
Top 10 emerging technologies to watch
December 7, 2021
The World Economic Forum has released its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the most significant potential to impact the world positively. From climate change to public health, technology will
The digital dividend from SaaS
November 11, 2021
If economic modelling developed in Australia, around digital transformation, holds true for this country too we’re looking at a $35 billion a year opportunity for Aotearoa, writes John Mazenier. Recently,
Digital skills critical
October 18, 2021
Global analysis has found that the way governments respond to digitalisation during these Covid years will define the progress of their nation for years to come, says Graeme Muller. New
How digital could make or break Health NZ
October 18, 2021
As the Government begins to roll out its plans for the biggest change to the New Zealand health system since 2001, Greg Thomas says the digital side of Health NZ
Understanding your technological risks
August 15, 2021
Technology is one area where tough questions need to be asked before a board signs off on the expenditure, writes Cathy Parker. Technology can support a business, supercharge a business
AI in the health sector
August 15, 2021
Artificial intelligence is becoming more commonplace in New Zealand’s health sector, but there is still some way to go for the sector to fully embrace the available technology, says Ryl
Why leaders need to take a risk-based approach to data security
July 19, 2021
Few organisations apply a risk-based approach to security and privacy, and hence put themselves at risk. Management asked cyber-security expert Jatinder Oberoi to outline the best strategies organisations can take
Ways to improve the employee experience using AI
July 19, 2021
Adopting AI and automation should be considered as a strategy to transform operational processes, and with it improve the employee experience and enhance safety, writes Ian Hulme. A longstanding challenge
How will AI change work?
July 19, 2021
A new report pays particular attention to the way AI will change hiring, monitoring, and the managing of staff. By Annie Gray. A University of Otago report looking at the
Global cybersecurity guide for directors
May 24, 2021
Boards of directors need to play a more active role in protecting their organisation from cyber risks, according to a new study by the World Economic Forum. Cybersecurity failure is
Waikato DHB cyber-attack not surprising, says FintechNZ
May 23, 2021
FintechNZ says the cyber-attack on the Waikato District Health Board is not surprising considering only six percent of Kiwi companies have adequate protection. On average, companies take about 197 days
Hundreds of NZ businesses now losing money to cyber-criminals
February 24, 2021
Hundreds of New Zealand businesses are now losing money to cyber-criminals, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller said at the New Zealand cyber-security summit in Wellington this week.. In the third
2021 global technology, media and telecommunications predictions
February 11, 2021
In 2021 there will be more than 400 million video visits to doctors worldwide; global cloud spending will grow seven times faster than overall IT spend; and the global market
The rise and rise of facial recognition technology
February 11, 2021
Facial recognition technology is increasing in usage in New Zealand, across both the public and private sectors, but a new report raises human rights concerns. So what questions do business
New technologies can help create diverse workplaces
August 17, 2020
The World Economic Forum says that as businesses emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, they have a unique opportunity to ensure that equity, inclusion and justice define the “new normal” and
Building trustworthy AI
June 15, 2020
The AI Forum of New Zealand has recently published a set of guiding principles to help build public trust in the development and use of artificial intelligence across New Zealand.
Cybersecurity: It might be the small stuff that gets you
January 19, 2020
Cyber-risks are no different to other areas of risk. Boards must grasp the specific risks, determine risk appetite and take actions to deal with cyber-risk. By Cathy Parker. Cybersecurity –
Who goes there?
January 19, 2020
Facial recognition technology is here. But as with many fast-moving technological developments, the law has not always kept up with the pace of change, which leads to varying approaches taken
Why your organisation needs to lift its data game
October 28, 2019
Having a few people in your organisation who are skilled with data is no longer sufficient. We’re reaching the point where being able to understand and manipulate data is becoming
When tech does things humans never could
September 23, 2019
Technological progress need not eliminate jobs; automation can allow new and expanded worthwhile activities, writes Nik Green. Technology can have many different effects on the labour market – it can
How do you know you are okay?
May 28, 2019
When it comes to cyber security issues, the question CEOs and their boards need to ask is not, ‘are we okay?’ But, ‘how do we know we are okay?’ By
Silos: Integrate or dissolve?
January 24, 2019
When you make the design fit the work, not forcing work to fit the design, the results are profound, writes John Cooney.
Dispelling the AI myths
January 16, 2019
Your human-ness is what we need in the age of AI, write Darren Levy and Alex Hanlon.
Taxi spend processing made easy with TaxiCharge
September 17, 2018
Processing all your monthly taxi spend to your account’s software is quick and easy via the TaxiCharge nationwide billing and reporting solution. By using one of the solutions offered by
An explosion of disruption
June 18, 2018
Machine learning and digital disruption is exploding all around us. And it’s already being deployed at a business near you.
Transparency and trust vital for AI TO SUCCEED
May 21, 2018
As the use of AI becomes more widespread, the ethical expectations are clear…
SENSITIVE DATA BREACHES
April 23, 2018
Sensitivity around our personal data is growing as companies which have had data breaches are increasingly being held to account.
NZ seen as the world’s living global tech lab
March 19, 2018
The announcement of the world’s first self-driving electric air taxi being piloted in Christchurch is just one of the examples of New Zealand becoming a living tech laboratory, NZTech chief
Almost a third of consumers plan for new AI home devices
March 13, 2018
Consumers plan to buy an AI device including robots or automated assistants…
Chief technology officer appointment critical for NZ
February 19, 2018
The appointment of a chief technology officer for New Zealand is critical for the future of…
Lord Mayor of London speaking at digital summit in Auckland
January 29, 2018
The new Lord Mayor of London Charles Bowman will be among key speakers at the Digital…
Re-scamming the scammers
January 15, 2018
A new development by Netsafe rescams the scammers and is proving hugely effective in using up…
Importing tech talent will become a financial drain
January 10, 2018
New Zealand’s education system for providing trained tech graduates is insufficient and the…
People biggest threat to information security
October 23, 2017
PwC’s Global State of Information Security Survey finds that staff, service providers, suppliers…
Governance in the age of automation
October 16, 2017
It’s a crucial time for boards to improve their digital literacy and understanding of the risks and…
The long game: Re-engineering your business for artificial intelligence
September 21, 2017
There’s something of a battle raging around the world with the giants of the technology sector…
Special feature: Preparing for your digital future
August 21, 2017
Keeping abreast with the technology your business needs to remain competitive is no mean feat…
New guide to drive investment in tech sector
May 18, 2017
A new edition of an investment guide into New Zealand’s fast growing technology sector…
People’s energy in the workplace is key to staff retention
January 16, 2017
A research study has found that people’s energy towards colleagues has a major…
Staying ahead of the cyber criminals
January 16, 2017
Not only is the level of cyber threat increasing in New Zealand but the nature of the…
The psychological digital disconnect
July 18, 2016
Will the next wave of technological advances render in-person human connectivity irrelevant?
Advertorial: Corporate video showcase
February 15, 2016
Find out how corporate video can improve your business communication and team…
#hashtags rule on social media
June 1, 2015
Monitoring social mentions and trending topics is crucial for any brand or business, and tapping…
Facing up to aggressive cybersecurity attacks
April 7, 2015
Although the frequency of a cybersecurity attack on a large scale is low, by 2018, 40 percent of large enterprises will have formal plans to address aggressive cybersecurity business disruption attacks, up from zero percent in 2015, according to a research and advisory firm, Gartner, Inc.
Innovation accelerators
March 4, 2015
The next phase of the Information Technology revolution is called the “3rd Platform”, built on mobile…
.nz domain name changes – act now before your options expire
February 3, 2015
You may be aware that any person or business can now get shorter .nz domain names – for example, anyname.nz – in addition to all existing registration options like ‘.co.nz’,
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