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AI Appreciation Day calls for ethical & human-centred innovation

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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AI Appreciation Day highlights the need for ethical, human-centred innovation as AI transforms industries like law and cybersecurity with fresh challenges.
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Closing the gap in enterprise AI with process intelligence

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Process Intelligence is bridging the gap in enterprise AI by providing operational context, boosting automation and transforming businesses globally.
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Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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data protection
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
Spectrum names Deane Jessep CTO to lead New Zealand's sovereign AI strategy, tackling cloud costs, data sovereignty, and AI governance in enterprise and government sectors.
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AI in the workplace: Hype, hesitation and what's actually happening

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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A survey of 864 ANZ leaders reveals AI's hype often outpaces reality, with many firms stuck without clear strategy amid security and job concerns.
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ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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partner programmes
ANZ business leaders urge prioritising AI readiness and strategy to harness its transformative potential and address key data and infrastructure challenges.
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New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.
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APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.
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AI Expert Advisory Panel to shape public sector use in New Zealand

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.
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Canva unveils deep ChatGPT integration for seamless AI design

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Canva has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT, enabling users to streamline design workflows with AI-powered context-aware tools directly within its platform.
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Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.
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Teradata launches on-premises AI Factory for secure private AI

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Teradata launches AI Factory, an on-premises solution integrating AI and ML tools for secure, compliant private AI in regulated sectors like healthcare and finance.
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Over 40% of agentic AI projects set for cancellation by 2027

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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risk & compliance
Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.
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Avoid these 3 common pitfalls when using AI to improve customer experience

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Avoid three common pitfalls when using AI for customer experience: integrate with your systems, avoid costly overhauls, and balance speed with strategy for best results.
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Most firms in ANZ slow to hire AI leaders as security worries grow

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Only 12% of ANZ firms plan to hire AI leaders soon, as 46% cite security concerns as a major barrier to wider AI adoption despite optimism about its future impact.
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TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i to empower AI-driven brands

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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automation
TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i, a new AI-focused practice designed to help brands integrate AI for unique strategic and creative growth.
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Gartner: AI agents set to automate half of decisions by 2027

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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By 2027, AI agents will automate or augment half of all business decisions, driving faster, smarter outcomes but requiring strong governance, says Gartner.
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Kore.ai & TeKnowledge partner to deliver scalable AI at enterprise level

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Kore.ai and TeKnowledge have partnered to help enterprises scale AI adoption beyond pilots, enhancing customer service and business operations globally.
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NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.
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Why Process Intelligence is vital for success with Agentic AI

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming enterprise operations, but its success hinges on Process Intelligence providing timely, accurate insight into how businesses truly operate.
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Why it's time Australian asset management leaders explore the true value of AI

Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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Australian asset management leaders are urged to prioritise strategic AI integration over hype, focusing on trust and solving real business problems first.