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The world according to Alibaba, Gartner, Accenture et al
From data intelligence to hyper-connected manufacturing to the next generation of computation… read more...

Microsoft vows carbon negativity by 2030
Supply chains face scrutiny as Microsoft goes carbon neutral – and then some – in a decade… read more...

Toshiba hypes new miracle algorithm
‘Simulated bifurcation algorithm’ could revolutionise logistics, finance, and even drug development, says tech multinational… read more...

Google’s cookie-killing plans
As the cookie crumbles, what’s the replacement?… read more...

Software spend key focus for local businesses
What Gartner’s latest spending forecast says about the changing face of business IT… read more...

Most workers would prefer a robot manager
Forget the fear-mongering about AI taking over. Most of us would prefer to be managed by the algorithms… read more...

Fintech glory for Australia, but a long way to go for NZ
Lessons to be had from Lithuania’s success… read more...

Seasonal worker shortages drive Robotics Plus apple packing tech
Shortage, what shortage… read more...

Bushfires and volcanoes giving drones wings
Emergency services, surveillance and monitoring key use cases behind growing demand… read more...

Bells may be ringing as customers seek experience retail
Physical fights back… read more...

Behind the All Black’s new AI-powered video analytics
Statistical modeling meets machine learning meets Kiwi know-how… read more...

Cloud financials may not be cheaper than on-prem
And satisfaction isn’t a certainty either… read more...

SAP fronts up for NZ’s gun buyback data breach
Software giant SAP has ‘unreservedly’ apologised for unapproved changes that lead to the data leak… read more...

New deputy CDO for a digital public service
CTO may be a non-starter, but there’s a new deputy govt CDO… read more...

Loyalty scheme data grab raises ACCC ire
Industry on notice over data practices and payment card linking… read more...

Cloud in its infancy, but AWS works to grow it up
Seems crazy, but a three-hour keynote is pretty much standard fare for an AWS conference… read more...

KPMG launches new supply chain offering
KPMG launches its own blockchain ‘track and trace’ platform to an increasingly competitive market… read more...

Gartner: Personalised marketing on the out
Consumers rejecting brands overtures… read more...

Cyber stocktakes, a cybersecurity minister and another data breach
Australia calls for greater govt involvement in cybersecurity, NZ govt cops another big data breach… read more...

NZ/AU tech workers much unhappier than the global average
A happy workplace is a productive workplace. So why is everyone in tech so miserable?… read more...