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Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

The expansion follows early uptake of Microsoft’s previous pledge, as demand for AI training rises across business, schools and community groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles

Businesses are under pressure to prove returns on existing tech spend, prompting EY New Zealand to bolster its AI and SAP leadership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

eLearning

AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

New Zealand charities will gain donated AI training places as businesses buy academyEX licences, widening access beyond the corporate sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman

Its carve-out from Spark leaves the operator expanding 11 New Zealand sites as cloud and AI demand drives more data centre capacity needs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Power / Energy

Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand

Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.

By Nona Pelletier • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

LIC upgrades MINDA for seamless industry collaboration integration

LIC's updated MINDA software now seamlessly shares animal data with industry apps, significantly easing farmers' administrative workload and boosting efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Power / Energy

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Fonterra

Fonterra to use automated guided vehicles by Dematic

New Zealand's dairy giant Fonterra is upgrading its manufacturing facility in Edendale with new automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Dematic.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022

Fonterra

Beyond the day job: Fonterra rolls out 'gig economy' project called amp

Fonterra launches amp, allowing 22,000 employees to spend up to a third of their time on innovative internal projects, boosting careers and skills.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018

Global Stories

Fonterra stories

Agricultural Technology

UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme

The six-month scheme could help UK agritech firms win pilots and investment as New Zealand producers seek ways to cut waste and emissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month

Unified Communications

'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX

Companies using AI for customer experience are cutting churn and lifting revenue, with Qualtrics saying richer feedback can triple insights.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head

The move comes as cyber security scrutiny grows, with Fleming tasked with sharpening how Kordia explains its role in keeping New Zealand connected.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Agricultural Technology

Aimer Farming unveils AI toolset to boost farm profitability

Aimer Farming has unveiled Aimer Vision, an AI tool aimed at enhancing dairy profitability by up to USD $400 per hectare for New Zealand farmers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Health Technologies

Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market

Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Clean technologies

Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics

Sustainable business practices are no longer just a nice thing to aim for. For tomorrow's companies, they'll be the cost of admission.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Hyperscale

Fonterra named Microsoft's first major customer for new data centre region

Microsoft has announced a 'digital transformation' partnership with Fonterra, New Zealand's largest company, to migrate its operations to Microsoft Azure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2020