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Gartner - 70% of AI for digital commerce projects succeed
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
As AI adoption continues to grow, a recent Gartner survey shows that in digital commerce organisation projects are succeeding at a massive rate.
Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
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workplace
Businesses that allow employees to work remotely also reap the benefits of increased employee productivity, happiness and health.
New Zealand to get a boost on global impact investment stage
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Aotearoa New Zealand joins the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing, promising new opportunities and global insights for local social enterprises.
Enterprise Dunedin encourage local businesses to take on summer intens
Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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internships
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dei
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esg
Enterprise Dunedin is encouraging growing Dunedin businesses to take on interns this summer – or even longer if the interns are the right fit.
Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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blockchain
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data privacy
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ai
Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.
IoT and machine learning are driving network transformation
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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iot
APJ gears up for AI & IoT revolution, with 70% of firms set to adopt in 5 years, leading global tech investment.
Cofounder of NZ-born firm Adeption lights up Times Square
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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entrepreneur
Carl Sanders-Edwards, cofounder of NZ-born Adeption, celebrated his NASDAQ Milestone Makers graduation by lighting up Times Square with the firm's logo.
Former Google exec joins HubSpot as APAC managing director
Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
HubSpot appoints former Google Cloud leader Shahid Nizami as managing director for Asia Pacific. He will be based in Singapore.
SMEs urged to embrace diversity or risk losing top talent
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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recruitment
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dei
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esg
Niran Iswar, founder of NexGen, warns that New Zealand SMEs must adopt diversity to attract top talent and remain competitive, or risk losing out.
Big retailers changing channel tactics to combat eCommerce - GlobalData
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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retailtech
This includes implementing in-store technologies such as self-checkout counters, scan and pay mobile applications and unmanned stores.
SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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sap
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social enterprise
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sap venture studio
SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
Innovation, business expansion, tech talent - Reflections from Techweek'18
Thu, 31st May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Techweek'18 not only celebrated innovation, it also offered networking opportunities and practical advice for New Zealand tech businesses.
Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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westpac
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smb
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nexus research group
A Westpac NZ survey finds that younger, female, and Māori business leaders are the most optimistic about the future, despite broader economic challenges.
AU$1mil on the table in APAC startup pitching competition
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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right click capital
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startcon
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pitch for $1 million
The winning startup will be announced in Sydney, Australia on December 1, 2018, during the StartCon conference.
Ecommerce is on a roll in APAC, but 18% of consumers still get caught by fraud
Mon, 21st May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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wireless networks
Ecommerce is thriving in the Asia Pacific region, but 18% of consumers remain vulnerable to fraud, according to Experian's 2018 report.
AI dominating twitter mentions from top influencers during Q1 2018, says GlobalData
Fri, 18th May 2018
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
GlobalData says AI is way ahead of other disruptive technologies in terms of influencer mentions with over 25% share of overall discussions.
IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation
Wed, 16th May 2018
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outsourcing
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modernisation
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services
IDC reports IT services market growth to $502bn in 2H17, nears $1tn in full year, driven by digital transformation.
Entries for global green city competition open
Mon, 14th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.
Smart city grant helps local projects get off the ground
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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smart cities
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smart home
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the smart cities council
The Smart Cities Council will award benefits to communities in Australia and New Zealand looking to accelerate their smart city initiatives.
Kiwi cloud success story granted top security certification
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
STAAH, a Kiwi hospitality cloud solutions provider, achieves PCI DSS certification, ensuring top-tier data security for credit card transactions.