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SAP honours Woolworths & Zespri in ANZ tech awards

Projects from Woolworths and Sigma Healthcare were among awards highlighting faster upgrades, shorter hiring cycles and better returns from digital overhaul.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Microsoft names 2026 partner award winners & finalists

Recognition of partners across cloud and AI, security and business transformation underscores Microsoft's push to turn pilot projects into routine customer use.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

HP appoints ex-GSK chief Emma Walmsley as next CEO

HP has appointed former GSK chief Emma Walmsley as CEO, bringing experience in healthcare, consumer businesses and technology governance to the role.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Horváth & SANNOS AI partner on finance control review

Finance teams could spend less time on document checks as the partnership aims to automate evidence review while keeping expert judgement in place.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

AI isn't the next cloud. Don't let it outgrow IT

With 87% of New Zealand organisations now using AI, firms risk shadow tools, data leaks and fractured controls if IT is sidelined.

By Glen Maguire • 9 min read • Last week

Human Capital Management

Managers face heavier workloads as AI adds pressure

More than 80% of HR and business leaders say managers have taken on extra duties over three years, with AI adding to the strain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

NCC Group appoints Guy Ellis as Chief Executive Officer

The cyber security group is betting on continuity as it seeks higher recurring revenue and mid-teen EBITDA margins after a major reshaping.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Accenture buys Sagacity to boost customer intelligence

The deal adds more than 140 specialists as consulting groups race to turn customer data and AI into growth, retention and service gains.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Interactive urges firms to tighten AI oversight rules

Businesses need tighter controls as AI adoption spreads, with Interactive urging reviews, pre-launch checks and long-term workforce planning.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

The Real Data Transformation Challenge is Changing How People Work

Most data programmes fail on culture, not code, with 93.2% of senior executives citing change management as the main barrier to adoption.

By Petar Bielovich • 5 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

AI boosts capacity, but firms lag on work redesign

The gap between AI adoption and work redesign is widening, with only 15% of large firms ready to turn automation into sustained gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Zero100 appoints Kraft Heinz executive Janelle Aydin

The move strengthens the London-based firm's board as it expands research and advisory services for executives grappling with supply chain volatility and sustainability pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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Human Capital Management

NIIT Learning buys Bluewater in USD $17.6 million deal

The purchase adds advisory and integration depth to NIIT Learning's managed learning business as employers rethink workforce systems, for up to USD $17.6 million.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

EY launches Studio+ Ireland team to boost AI delivery

The new unit aims to help clients turn AI pilots into everyday use while managing cost, risk and regulation, EY said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Australian firms warned on narrow AI view by executive

Executives risk missing AI's bigger gains if they keep treating it as an IT tool, with some firms already lagging global peers on investment and strategy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week