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TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
Gaming

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Unlocking the productivity dividend of digital government for New Zealand
Edge Computing

Unlocking the productivity dividend of digital government for New Zealand

New Zealand's digital government ranking slips from ninth to sixteenth; accelerating cloud adoption could save billions and boost AI productivity by 2035.

By Vanessa Sorenson • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech
Digital Transformation

AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech

AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand

New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Celonis & Zespri celebrate success in process optimisation
Data Analytics

Celonis & Zespri celebrate success in process optimisation

Zespri's collaboration with Celonis has revolutionised their business operations, cutting vendor invoice cycle times by 27% and boosting purchase order conformance to 88%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) stories

Expereo enhances expereoOne with digital case tool
Network Infrastructure

Expereo enhances expereoOne with digital case tool

Expereo adds shared Digital Case Management to expereoOne, giving enterprises a single, transparent case timeline across global networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
GWI unveils Agent Spark to power AI with real audience data
Data Protection

GWI unveils Agent Spark to power AI with real audience data

GWI launches Agent Spark, plugging its first-party audience data into ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot to ground AI marketing insight in reality.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds

A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Platform consolidation key to cybersecurity success
Cloud Security

Platform consolidation key to cybersecurity success

Organisations in Australia are urged to consolidate cybersecurity vendors as 99% faced identity breaches, complicating efforts to manage security effectively.

By Thomas Fikentscher • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) stories

The next frontier for gender equity is digital power at the board table
Digital Transformation

The next frontier for gender equity is digital power at the board table

Australia has met gender targets on government boards, but experts warn true equity demands women's digital power at the top table.

By Iyari Cevallos • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
AA launches AI apprenticeship with Multiverse in UK
Digital Transformation

AA launches AI apprenticeship with Multiverse in UK

AA teams with Multiverse on an AI apprenticeship to upskill staff in everyday roles, aiming to boost planning, efficiency and customer service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Blue Carbon wins dual KPMG nature prize worth AUD $120,000
Artificial Intelligence

Blue Carbon wins dual KPMG nature prize worth AUD $120,000

Blue Carbon scoops both top and People's Choice honours in KPMG's Nature Positive Challenge, netting AUD $120,000 for ocean tech.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Exclusive: SailPoint outlines new era of adaptive identity at Sydney event
Firewalls

Exclusive: SailPoint outlines new era of adaptive identity at Sydney event

SailPoint launches eight adaptive identity tools, enhancing real-time security by managing diverse identities and advanced risk with AI-driven governance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles
Encryption

Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles

Australian enterprises lead globally with 51% adopting AI, yet only 20% feel confident measuring ROI amid data readiness and security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth
Partner Programmes

Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth

Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
NAB launches Portal Pay to streamline property payments
Fintech

NAB launches Portal Pay to streamline property payments

NAB launches Portal Pay, a digital-first platform that streamlines property payments, ensures real-time transfers, and eases administrative burdens for buyers and agents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Novated Lease Australia names Natalie Ashes as new CMO
Cartech

Novated Lease Australia names Natalie Ashes as new CMO

Novated Lease Australia has named Natalie Ashes as CMO. With 15 years of sector experience, Ashes aims to drive the company towards AUD $500 million in annual leases.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024