Opinion stories
NIWA and GNS Science will merge into the new Earth Science Institute, chaired by David Smol, as part of Kiwi government reforms to boost economic growth.
New Zealand financial firms must modernise outdated systems in FY2026 to meet rising customer demands and avoid losing market share.
Technology and AI are transforming HR in 2025, shifting it from a back-office role to a strategic function vital for organisational success.
The global SaaS market is set to reach USD $299 billion this year, driving fierce competition and making customer retention key to reducing churn rates.
Effective B2B growth hinges on data-driven marketing aligned with sales, building trust and clarity to meet revenue targets across Asia Pacific and Japan.
Australian manufacturers are turning to ERP and BI tools to navigate trade tariff volatility, boosting operational efficiency and strategic agility amid global uncertainty.
Enterprises must prioritise cloud optimisation in 2025 to meet AI demands, cut costs, boost security, and drive sustainability in cloud computing.
AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.
Modern security systems prove that user-friendly simplicity can coexist with robust protection, offering seamless, secure solutions for all users.
Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.
CDPs, once confused with CRMs, now power data-driven customer experiences across enterprises, adapting to AI, privacy, and complex tech ecosystems.
Australian skincare brand Ultra Violette credits its rapid international growth to strong team alignment alongside new NetSuite tech, not just systems alone.
AI is set to revolutionise business workflows, with chatbots enhancing automation, collaboration, and compliance, making AI accessible to all firms.
Click Frenzy offers retailers vital insights beyond a sales spike, enabling optimisation of delivery, logistics, and customer experience for peak season success.
State-owned companies, not investor-owned firms, accounted for 52% of fossil fuel emissions in 2023, exposing a climate accountability gap.
As organisations adopt multi-cloud strategies, inconsistent security measures leave web applications vulnerable to evolving AI-driven and layered cyber attacks.
Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
Organisations face data silos and quality issues in customer data investments, yet marketing-IT collaboration and clear use cases help unlock value, experts reveal.
Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.
A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.
