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New Zealand's tech growth is being constrained by a deepening talent shortage, with firms struggling to fill AI, cyber and cloud roles.
SiteHost launches local AI platform for New Zealand
Businesses wary of offshore AI will be able to keep requests in New Zealand, with usage-based billing and no upfront fee.
New Zealand power demand hits record as cold snap bites
Households and businesses were kept supplied despite a record winter morning peak of 7,415 MW, as low wind tightened the grid.
Authsignal launches digital credential checks in NZ
Businesses in New Zealand can now verify wallet-held IDs on one integration, with age checks possible without revealing full identity.
Chorus launches TimeSync precision timing service in NZ
The fibre-backed alternative could reduce reliance on GPS for banks, utilities and emergency services, improving resilience against outages and interference.
Cello buys GKC Consulting to boost digital resilience
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Rising AI usage is pushing firms to split tasks between devices and cloud services, cutting latency and easing privacy and cost pressures.
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Measure/demonstrate: TechnologyOne boosts council digital transformation
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