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Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Data Analytics

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Creating the blueprint for introducing AI and robotics to business: A hospitality perspective
Robotics

Creating the blueprint for introducing AI and robotics to business: A hospitality perspective

Sudima Hotels have seen a 10-15% boost in productivity over 18 months since introducing AI and robots, proving they enhance efficiency without displacing human roles.

By Les Morgan • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology
Cloud Services

Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology

Spark, in partnership with the NZIER, aims to steer Aotearoa New Zealand a technology generation ahead, addressing the country's productivity challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

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Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis
Health Technologies

Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

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Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity
Ransomware

Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity

Georg Chmiel, Chairman of Chmiel Global Advisory, has highlighted AI and cybersecurity as vital to Malaysia's digital economy, projected to hit 25.5% of GDP by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Malaysia invests in AI & cybersecurity for digital growth
Digital Transformation

Malaysia invests in AI & cybersecurity for digital growth

Malaysia is emerging as a digital economy leader in Southeast Asia, with investments in AI and cybersecurity expected to boost its GDP contribution to 25.5% by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future
Google

Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future

Google has declared a USD $1 billion investment to boost Thailand's digital infrastructure, bolstering cloud and data centres in Bangkok and Chonburi.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Hyperscale

Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre

Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals
DevOps

Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals

Australia faces a 61% rise in cyber extortion attacks, according to Orange Cyberdefense's new report, threatening its economy, jobs, and national security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Artificial Intelligence

AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated
Data Protection

UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated

A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Google to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia's digital future
EduTech

Google to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia's digital future

Google is investing US$2 billion in Malaysia to build its first data centre and a Google Cloud region, boosting the nation's digital transformation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
SMEs seek cost reduction & support in upcoming budget
Productivity

SMEs seek cost reduction & support in upcoming budget

SMEs are prioritising cost reduction and procedural support as key expectations from the upcoming budget, according to MYOB's latest survey data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
EduTech

TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap

Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom
OECD

IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom

The gender pay gap in the UK has widened to 14.5%, pushing the country to 17th place in the Women in Work Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Alibaba platforms boosts UK exports to China by 54% since 2019
Alibaba

Alibaba platforms boosts UK exports to China by 54% since 2019

Alibaba Group's platforms have seen a 54% surge in UK exports to China since 2019, pointing to a robust demand for UK brands and the growing role of digital platforms in global business.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
EduTech

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024