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Digital Skills stories - Page 4

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ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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ANZ executives are shifting spend from costly ERP upgrades to agentic AI and automation as talent shortages and ROI pressure intensify.
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AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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New Zealand enters 2026 with rising job confidence but clunky hiring, AI gaps and demands for flexibility are reshaping work and recruitment.
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Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.
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Enterprises pivot to risk-aware, human-centric AI in 2026

Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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Enterprises brace for a cautious 2026, rolling back risky AI pilots and recasting generative tools as governed, human-supervised teammates.
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AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
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Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.
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AI projects face long delays amid rising security risks

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI rollout delays are stretching to a year as three-quarters of organisations report security incidents and governance gaps grow.
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NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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AI adoption could boost NZ productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.
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AI training helps regional not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 a year

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A free AI training programme across regional New Zealand helps not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 annually, boosting efficiency and staff confidence.
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AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.
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AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.
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Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.
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UK & global employers prioritise different skills for 2025 hires

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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UK employers prioritise operational skills like market analysis and project management for 2025 hires, while global demand surges for AI and coding expertise.
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SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.
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SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.
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Unlocking the productivity dividend of digital government for New Zealand

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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New Zealand's digital government ranking slips from ninth to sixteenth; accelerating cloud adoption could save billions and boost AI productivity by 2035.
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Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.