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Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills
Digital Transformation

Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills

New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.

By Ana Ivanovic-Tongue • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
Identity and Access Management

academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss

academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
EduTech

AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation

New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
TUANZ Announces New Board Members & Releases Annual Report
Cloud Services

TUANZ Announces New Board Members & Releases Annual Report

The Tech Users Association of New Zealand introduces new board members and releases its Annual Report for 2022/23. #TUANZ #NewZealandTech.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
SME digitisation to give NZ$8.5 billion economic boost: MYOB
Digital Transformation

SME digitisation to give NZ$8.5 billion economic boost: MYOB

The modelling showed for SMEs with low digitisation levels, digitising just one or two activities could provide a benefit-cost return of 2.4 - 3.1 to 1.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Datacom announces revenue of $1.45 billion, fall in profit
Datacom

Datacom announces revenue of $1.45 billion, fall in profit

Growing market pressures and border closures saw Datacom place increased focus on talent development initiatives for both existing and future employees.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
Why is NZ lagging behind the world in cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity

Why is NZ lagging behind the world in cybersecurity?

New Zealand ranks 56th in the world for cybersecurity, according to a report by TUANZ. The country aims to be in the top 10 by 2030.

By Jessie Chiang • 8 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2022
Multiple digital solutions hindering, not helping, Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

Multiple digital solutions hindering, not helping, Kiwi SMEs

Research has revealed this disconnection of systems is costing businesses time, money and resources, and posing a strategic risk.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
SMEs investing in digitisation, despite cost challenges
Digital Transformation

SMEs investing in digitisation, despite cost challenges

Since gaining incredible momentum over the past couple of years, digital transformation of business operations by local SMEs hasn't slowed down.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Vodafone commits to SMEs, joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa
Partner Programmes

Vodafone commits to SMEs, joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa

Vodafone NZ joins Digital Boost Alliance Aotearoa to support SMEs with digital solutions, including its Vodafone One Business Mobile product.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme
eCommerce

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)'s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Budget 2021: Govt backs digital skills training for small & medium businesses
Investment

Budget 2021: Govt backs digital skills training for small & medium businesses

Budget 2021 allocates $44m over 2 years to support New Zealand's Digital Boost program for small and medium businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021
SMEs adapt to life after the COVID-19 outbreak, continue to explore new tech
Fintech

SMEs adapt to life after the COVID-19 outbreak, continue to explore new tech

Almost half of New Zealand SMEs have explored new technology to adapt to challenges this year, says MYOB report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021

Global Stories

Digital Boost stories

Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa
Government

Digital Boost Alliance celebrates one year of digital acceleration in Aotearoa

The Digital Boost Alliance is a joint public-private initiative that supports the uptake of digital tools for small businesses, communities, and individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Vodafone data use jumps more than 50% over Christmas
Unified Communications

Vodafone data use jumps more than 50% over Christmas

Vodafone customers in New Zealand set records for data usage over the festive season, with a 51% increase compared to last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research
Data Analytics

ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research

New data by Xero reveals that higher ICT expenditure for small businesses leads to greater sales growth, with New Zealand outperforming the UK and Australia.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech for digital boost
Digital Transformation

Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech for digital boost

Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech, aiming to boost digital transformation expertise in public and private sectors with strategic consulting and cutting-edge solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024