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'Beminded' to launch in New Zealand to boost tech productivity
Productivity

'Beminded' to launch in New Zealand to boost tech productivity

In an effort to boost New Zealand's lagging productivity, Anna Bojlert's Beminded is set to launch its neuroscience-informed tech and human skills programme this month.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy
EduTech

Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy

AWS research shows that small to medium-sized Kiwi enterprises adopting cloud technology could generate NZ$1.5bn in productivity gains by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth
Fintech

GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth

New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
New Zealand rated 'compliant' in OECD tax transparency review
Inland Revenue Department

New Zealand rated 'compliant' in OECD tax transparency review

The OECD's Global Forum issued the rating after examining NZ's laws and practices on the exchange of information with other tax authorities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey
Facebook

Attracting customers a major challenge for SMEs – survey

Over 5,000 exporting SMEs globally were asked to consider the online tools that help them sell internationally.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
NZ sitting rosy when it comes to education, OECD report finds
EduTech

NZ sitting rosy when it comes to education, OECD report finds

New Zealand's education sector is performing well compared to other developed countries, according to the OECD's Education at a Glance report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016

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Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar
Risk & Compliance

Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar

Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Wolters Kluwer webinar to shed light on BEPS Pillar Two
Risk & Compliance

Wolters Kluwer webinar to shed light on BEPS Pillar Two

Wolters Kluwer is hosting a webinar to enhance understanding of BEPS Pillar Two, to help solve compliance challenges for multinational firms.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Multinationals bracing for impact as OECD's BEPS Initiative rolls out
Risk & Compliance

Multinationals bracing for impact as OECD's BEPS Initiative rolls out

Multinationals face a major shift with OECD's BEPS rules, with over 77% unprepared for the upcoming tax changes.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data
Data Privacy

OECD adopts privacy safeguards while accessing personal data

The agreement is on approaches to safeguarding the privacy and other freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries
Unified Communications

DSL still experiencing rapid rates of decline in OECD countries

High-speed fibre internet continues to be the most significant player in OECD countries, with growth rates still powering ahead of DSL.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries
Unified Communications

High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries

High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
COVID-19 crisis accentuating the need to bridge digital divide
Unified Communications

COVID-19 crisis accentuating the need to bridge digital divide

The crisis has accentuated our dependence on digital technologies and exposed the reality of the digital divides between and within countries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries
Unified Communications

High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
Mobile data usage causes huge demand for mobile broadband
Unified Communications

Mobile data usage causes huge demand for mobile broadband

In 2018, broadband subscriptions rose by 8%, or 108 million subscriptions, resulting in mobile broadband penetration reaching just under 110%.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
AU behind in robot uptake, NZ named IoT leader - report ranks countries on digital tech
EduTech

AU behind in robot uptake, NZ named IoT leader - report ranks countries on digital tech

The report shows how Australia, New Zealand and other OECD countries are pushing ahead in developing new digital technologies.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017

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