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Big data suggests office, retail, and tourism Covid recovery
Data Analytics

Big data suggests office, retail, and tourism Covid recovery

City-centre footfall is rebounding, with new mobility data hinting at a steadier office market and a faster retail and tourism recovery.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?
Taxation

Why is productivity in New Zealand declining?

The OECD says labour productivity has fallen 15 per cent against Australia and other rich economies over 25 years, threatening incomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019
Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s
Productivity

Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s

Auckland households are now $96 a week worse off than a decade ago, as soaring housing and transport costs drag New Zealand's cities behind Australia’s.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th May 2019
Construction Health and Safety NZ Appoints Chris Alderson
Risk & Compliance

Construction Health and Safety NZ Appoints Chris Alderson

Chris Alderson will take over as Chief Executive Officer in mid-September as the new body seeks to lift construction site safety culture.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months
Trade Me

CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months

CERT NZ's Advisory Board will continue until 30 September 2018, with Minister Clare Curran praising its expertise in bolstering New Zealand's cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments
Angel Investments

Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments

NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
PwC: NZ home to world's most pessimistic CEOs
Supply Chain

PwC: NZ home to world's most pessimistic CEOs

PwC New Zealand's 21st CEO Survey shows NZ CEOs expect the worst for the global economy but are positive about their own company's success.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
NZ among countries most prepared for coming waves of automation - PwC
IT Automation

NZ among countries most prepared for coming waves of automation - PwC

PwC research shows New Zealand is well-positioned to handle automation waves, with a low share of high-risk jobs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Global Stories

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PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age
Leadership

PwC report: Nextgens will lead family businesses into the digital age

PwC finds family businesses must empower nextgen leaders, who are eager and equipped to guide their companies into the digital age despite feeling held back.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Responsible AI starts with responsible leaders - PwC
Artificial Intelligence

Responsible AI starts with responsible leaders - PwC

PwC claims AI could add USD $15.7 trillion to the economy, but only with ethical leadership and stringent governance, bias checks, and accountability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Study: 'Inclusive design' key to serving customer diversity
Marketing Technologies

Study: 'Inclusive design' key to serving customer diversity

A new study highlights inclusive design as essential for businesses to serve diverse customer needs, potentially boosting audiences and revenues fourfold.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
Retail-tech firm Insite AI signs deal with Chemist Warehouse
Supply Chain

Retail-tech firm Insite AI signs deal with Chemist Warehouse

One New Zealand startup has plans to help retailers do big things in the way of merchandising, buying and selling – all with the help of machine learning.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
Commvault appoints F5 MD as new ANZ area VP
Supply Chain

Commvault appoints F5 MD as new ANZ area VP

Commvault names Robert Malkin as VP for ANZ, bolstering its regional leadership with his vast tech industry experience.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018
Fines for UK data privacy issues surged 29% in 2017 - what will GDPR bring?
Data Protection

Fines for UK data privacy issues surged 29% in 2017 - what will GDPR bring?

Fines increased almost £1m last year and now with the biggest change to data privacy for more than 20 years, PwC says they will leap again.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep
Blockchain

Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep

Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
HPE's new offerings for boosting AI uptake
Artificial Intelligence

HPE's new offerings for boosting AI uptake

HPE says their new offerings can enable customers to explore, evolve and expand AI applications aligned to their business and industry needs.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Sailpoint outlines deployment options for identity governance platform
Private Cloud

Sailpoint outlines deployment options for identity governance platform

SailPoint unveils new deployment options for its identity governance platform, offering SaaS, public/private cloud, data center, and managed service solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Cybercrime becomes most common form of fraud in UK
EduTech

Cybercrime becomes most common form of fraud in UK

PwC's study has found for the first time ever cybercrime has become the most common form of fraud with nearly a quarter resulting in a loss of £700k.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018