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New Bosch tech can turn your home into a touchscreen
Internet of Things

New Bosch tech can turn your home into a touchscreen

This incredible projector the size of a credit card can beam interactive virtual touchscreens onto any surface in your home to make them 'smart'.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Cost keeping Kiwi companies from making the most of IoT
IoT Security

Cost keeping Kiwi companies from making the most of IoT

Cost barriers are hindering the deployment of commercial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in New Zealand, says IDC.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
How to deploy machine learning to support digital transformation
Artificial Intelligence

How to deploy machine learning to support digital transformation

TeamAmp supposedly provides predictive measures of success which can be reviewed at any moment in time, thereby avoiding potential budget pitfalls.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
How DEX aims to guide process-enabled automation strategies
Robotic Process Automation

How DEX aims to guide process-enabled automation strategies

IRPA AI has announced the launch of Digital Exchange Solutions, a division that will provide process-led automation solutions through a digital marketplace.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
InfluxData aims to accelerate growth with new sales executives
DevOps

InfluxData aims to accelerate growth with new sales executives

InfluxData appoints Jim Walsh as SVP of Engineering and Will Paulus as VP of Sales, aiming to drive global expansion and strengthen its leadership team.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Why flexible working could make good business sense
Hybrid & Remote Work

Why flexible working could make good business sense

Flexible working arrangements can help attract and retain skilled staff, increase productivity, and improve employee loyalty, according to business.govt.nz.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Mission-critical migration just like an 'Extreme Makeover'
Digital Transformation

Mission-critical migration just like an 'Extreme Makeover'

Virtustream's Anthony Wales discusses how cloud migration can be compared to home renovation 'reality' TV shows.

By Anthony Wales • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
IDC: NZ IT services market will near $4B in 2023
Digital Transformation

IDC: NZ IT services market will near $4B in 2023

As cloud adoption grows with every company seeking the competitive advantage it can provide, the opportunities in IT services are expanding in kind.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
What AI should look like in the consumer-directed economy
Customer Relationship Management

What AI should look like in the consumer-directed economy

Avaya's Peter Chidiac says among all the opinions on what constitutes customer experience, it's clear that they will not wait for businesses any more.

By Peter Chidiac • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
AI, big data could be key to improving Māori health
Data Analytics

AI, big data could be key to improving Māori health

Artificial intelligence and big data may significantly enhance Māori health outcomes, as explored at the Hack Aotearoa conference in Auckland.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation

Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
NZ's $3.45bil IT services market fueled by competitive advantage
Digital Transformation

NZ's $3.45bil IT services market fueled by competitive advantage

The IT services market in New Zealand is set for steady growth, with a forecasted CAGR of 2.8% by 2023, according to IDC's latest report.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
APAC FinTech network launches to encourage cross-border innovation
Fintech

APAC FinTech network launches to encourage cross-border innovation

Nine associations formally launched the network by signing a Statement of Intent at the Asian Financial Forum event in Hong Kong.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
New blockchain solution aims to keep our food ethical
Blockchain

New blockchain solution aims to keep our food ethical

OpenSC enables anyone to scan product QR codes which automatically takes them to information about where a specific product's journey.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Avaya expands AI offerings with new partnerships
Unified Communications

Avaya expands AI offerings with new partnerships

The additions to the ecosystem will enable Avaya to add prioritisation and natural language processing to its UC solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Kiwis make waves in IoT World Cup
Internet of Things

Kiwis make waves in IoT World Cup

A New Zealand company, KotahiNet, has been named as a finalist in the IoT World Cup for its River Pollution Monitoring solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Oracle Java Card update boosts security for IoT devices
Semiconductors

Oracle Java Card update boosts security for IoT devices

Oracle has released Java Card 3.1, an open application platform for IoT device security, providing flexible ways to meet hardware and security requirements.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Office workers frustrated by poor information management systems
Productivity

Office workers frustrated by poor information management systems

A global M-Files survey reveals 82% of office workers blame poorly managed information systems for reduced productivity, urging a shift to modern solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Survey shows that IoT is RoI across Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Survey shows that IoT is RoI across Asia Pacific

A recent Frost & Sullivan survey across Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore shows that IoT deployment improves business metrics by around 12%.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019