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Kiwi Stories

Digital Economy stories

Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report

Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022

Digital Transformation

Digital strategy for New Zealand long overdue

Missed skills and implementation gaps could leave New Zealand's first digital strategy in nearly 20 years unable to lift growth or productivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021

Data Analytics

MBIE announces launch of new digital identity numbers for NZ businesses

MBIE says Organisation Parts enable New Zealand organisations to digitise their businesses and compete in the changing digital economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021

Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021

Data Protection

New Zealand needs a national strategy for AI

Limited funding means New Zealand risks missing out on AI benefits unless ministers set a coordinated plan for research, safety and growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Digital Transformation

Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as General manager of international business

Derrick Loi has become Ant Group's General Manager of international business, creating global access to fintech solutions, software and blockchain.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022

Telstra

Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide

1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022

Crypto

Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto

Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022

Payment Technologies

Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional General Manager

Ant Group appoints Jia Hang as Regional GM for SEA, to support SMEs in digital economy & collaborate with public & private sectors.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

DevOps

Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer

The Queensland government has appointed a new Chief Customer and Digital Officer to drive the state's digital economy and improve citizen-centric services.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

EduTech

Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped

Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

DevOps

Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021

Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Nov 2021

Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 drives up digital payments throughout APAC region

The latest research by Kaspersky reveals that mobile payment apps are booming in APAC, with 90% of respondents using them in the past year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

Customer Relationship Management

80% of better performing companies more willing to collaborate with competitors

A new study reveals a sharp divide in the digital strategies of better-performing companies (leaders) versus followers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021

Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Schneider Electric collaborates with Cisco and LEDC

Today, TechDay speaks to Schneider's general manager of data centres Mark Deguara, who discusses the company's recent collaboration with Cisco and LEDC.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021