Opinion stories
NIWA and GNS Science will merge into the new Earth Science Institute, chaired by David Smol, as part of Kiwi government reforms to boost economic growth.
New Zealand financial firms must modernise outdated systems in FY2026 to meet rising customer demands and avoid losing market share.
Technology and AI are transforming HR in 2025, shifting it from a back-office role to a strategic function vital for organisational success.
New Zealand's 3G shutdown by year-end pressures businesses to shift to 4G LTE, turning challenges into IoT growth opportunities with expert support.
Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.
CDPs, once confused with CRMs, now power data-driven customer experiences across enterprises, adapting to AI, privacy, and complex tech ecosystems.
Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.
AI is set to revolutionise business workflows, with chatbots enhancing automation, collaboration, and compliance, making AI accessible to all firms.
Click Frenzy offers retailers vital insights beyond a sales spike, enabling optimisation of delivery, logistics, and customer experience for peak season success.
State-owned companies, not investor-owned firms, accounted for 52% of fossil fuel emissions in 2023, exposing a climate accountability gap.
As organisations adopt multi-cloud strategies, inconsistent security measures leave web applications vulnerable to evolving AI-driven and layered cyber attacks.
Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
Organisations face data silos and quality issues in customer data investments, yet marketing-IT collaboration and clear use cases help unlock value, experts reveal.
Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.
A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.
Conversational commerce is revolutionising shopping and brand experiences, with AI assistants accelerating purchases by 30% and reshaping creative roles.
Bridging the C-suite and IT divide, data resilience emerges as a critical boardroom priority for business growth, trust and innovation in 2024.
Australian financial services marketers face stricter privacy laws but can harness secure data collaboration for tailored, compliant, and effective campaigns.
South Africa's contact centres blend skilled agents and tech, helping UK firms enhance personalised, empathetic customer experiences amid rising digital demands.
Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.