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Kiwi Stories

Labour Shortage stories

NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI

New Zealand's agritech sector must urgently embrace AI to maintain its competitiveness and address critical challenges, asserts a new AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019

Recruitment

Employers need to get over stigma as workforce changes

New Zealand businesses are being told to prioritize attitude and personality over technical skills due to a shortage of skilled workers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Microsoft

Kiwi businesses set for a tech-fuelled boom - Microsoft

New Zealand small businesses could see significant growth and profitability with modest IT investments, says a new Microsoft study.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019

Agricultural Technology

NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters

NZTech's Graeme Muller sees agritech as a potential saviour for New Zealand's economy, joining 30 delegates in Silicon Valley to explore this promising sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Fintech

Small business confidence dips in June quarter - ANZ survey

Some small businesses are feeling less confident about the road ahead, with business confidence falling to a nine-year low in the June quarter.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Health Technologies

New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK

New Zealand's regional job markets surge as Auckland's growth slows, with increases in Wellington (9.1%) and Canterbury (5.8%), SEEK reports.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018

Robotics

Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company

Tauranga-based RPL is an early stage R&D company that develops robotics and automation solutions for highly variable agricultural environments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Labour Shortage stories

Robotics

GlobalData: Supply chains and the digital revolution

Companies are leveraging digital technologies in the supply chain to create new disruptive product offerings, services and business models.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020

Supply Chain

Global smartphone production to fall 30% due to COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 disrupts global smartphone manufacturing, leading to a 30% production drop. ABI Research highlights supply chain chaos and stalled 5G growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020

SolarWinds

Soft skills increasingly important for IT career growth – SolarWinds survey

SolarWinds conducted a survey and had responses from 177 technology professionals from across the globe, including those from public and private sectors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019

Internet of Things

Why industrial companies are accelerating their deployment of AR

Industrial firms are swiftly adopting AR to enhance training, address skilled labour shortages, and stay competitive, reveals PTC's latest report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019

IT Automation

Why the IT service integration market is becoming highly automated

UK SIAM/ITSM market sees shift from labour-intensive to automated services due to labour shortages and complex tech, says ISG report. Capgemini and HCL lead.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019

Agricultural Technology

Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm

Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Robotics

Tauranga startup signs global deal for robotic apple packers

New Zealand's Robotics Plus inks a global deal with GlobalPac Technologies to distribute its robotic apple packers, targeting US, Australia, and NZ markets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018