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Lyten's USD $5bn deal to build Swedish battery hub

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Lyten buys Northvolt's Swedish battery assets in a USD $5bn deal, planning a Skellefteå hub fusing cell plants with vast AI data centres.
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NZ SMEs lift hours while wage growth softens in January

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New Zealand SMEs lifted staff hours but eased wage growth in January, leaning on existing rosters as they cautiously test post-holiday demand.
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Quantum Machines to build flagship quantum hub in Chicago

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Quantum Machines will open a flagship quantum hub in Chicago's Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park to expand US research operations.
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Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.
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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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ATS-friendly resume formatting and hiring in the age of AI

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Your first job interview isn't with a recruiter-it's with software. Here's how AI is reshaping resumes, hiring, and why the system is breaking down.
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AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.
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UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.
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SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as SVP of Product Management and Design, aiming to leverage his 30 years of global tech expertise to enhance its product strategy.
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AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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A new APRA AMCOS report reveals AI could jeopardise 23% of music creators' revenues in Aus and NZ by 2028, risking AUD $519 million, and urges regulatory action.
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Exclusive: AI expert says human displacement likely in 10 years

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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New Zealand artificial intelligence expert Michael Witbrock warns rapid advancements in AI could significantly displace all human jobs within the next 10 years.
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JobAdder expands analytics offering for tailored recruitment insights

Wed, 8th May 2024
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JobAdder unveils two additional levels to its JobAdder Analytics service, aimed at providing recruitment businesses with customisable, data-driven insights for competitive advantage in the recruitment industry.
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Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.
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SAS outlines predictions for AI's role across sectors

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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SAS details twelve predictions for AI's impact across various sectors, including finance and healthcare, by 2024.
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TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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TVNZ becomes the first Aotearoa media firm to utilise AWS Clean Rooms, enhancing secure, innovative advertising strategies.
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Salesforce fulfils pledge to offer 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Salesforce surpasses pledge by providing 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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AWS research shows that small to medium-sized Kiwi enterprises adopting cloud technology could generate NZ$1.5bn in productivity gains by 2030.
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Intel to spin off PSG as standalone business, Sandra Rivera appointed CEO

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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The giant chip manufacturer is spinning off its Programmable Solutions Group under a new CEO, with plans for an ongoing partnership.
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How employers' digital experience moves potential new hires

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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It's critical that employers make a good first impression on potential hires. And in most cases, it means delivering a seamless and engaging digital experience.
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CIOs look to increase IT headcount in 2023 – Gartner

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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Nearly 80% of large enterprise CIOs in 2023 plan to increase IT headcount, while only 14% expect a decrease, according to a new report by Gartner.