CFOtech New Zealand - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers

AI Adoption stories - Page 4

Abstract circuit shield cloud ai brain network cybersecurity lock

Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents

Last week
#
ai adoption
Radware launches Agentic AI Protection to secure autonomous agents at runtime, tackling prompt injection, tool abuse and data exposure risks.
Untitled design  63

Celonis names Ewan Henderson North America GM for AI push

Last week
#
ai adoption
Celonis hires veteran software leader Ewan Henderson as North America GM to tighten AI’s link to day-to-day operations and measurable ROI.
Snowflake x united rentals

United Rentals rolls out AI data agent with Snowflake

Last week
#
ai adoption
United Rentals deploys a Snowflake-powered AI data agent to let frontline staff query governed financial and operational metrics in plain English.
Nz classroom maori pasifika teens refurbished laptops digital inclusion

TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

Last week
#
ai adoption
TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand’s growing digital divide in 2026.
Corporate it meeting crossroads erp strategy vs ai support path

Rimini Street urges ERP users to defy upgrade pressure

Last week
#
ai adoption
Rimini Street urges ERP users to resist vendor upgrade pressure, touting Smart Path and Agentic AI as cheaper, longer-life alternatives.
Coffeshop2   resized2

David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business

Last week
#
ai adoption
After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.
Worried consultant charts confident ai laptop modern office view

Explainer: AI and consulting debate history and impact

Last week
#
ai adoption
Industry voices are divided on whether AI will diminish consulting roles or augment them by shifting the nature of the work.
Uk corporate meeting ai brain network governance security risk

Smart Communications rolls out governance-first AI tools

Last week
#
ai adoption
Smart Communications launches governance-first AI tools in Conversation Cloud, targeting regulated sectors moving from pilots to production.
Modern corporate data center ai data governance secure shield

Ataccama posts record AI data trust wins in 2025

Last week
#
ai adoption
Ataccama posts record AI data trust deals and 30% CAGR in 2025, as enterprises boost data governance spend and adopt agentic platforms.
Uk data centre ai energy usage carbon emissions uncertainty art

UK firms lack data to prove AI’s green credentials

Last week
#
ai adoption
Most UK IT chiefs hail AI as vital to net-zero, yet over half admit they cannot accurately measure its carbon emissions or green impact.
Modern open plan uk office ai brain laptops guidance warm light

UK staff confident with AI but lack training & strategy

Last week
#
ai adoption
Confident but undertrained, UK staff are embracing AI tools at work despite patchy strategies, rollout plans and formal learning support.
Ai enabled boardroom vs legacy confusion scaling enterprise ai

C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it

Last week
#
ai adoption
AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
Uk office training room professionals learning ai tools together

Pax8 backs UK Government AI Skills Boost for workers

Last week
#
ai adoption
Pax8 joins the UK Government’s AI Skills Boost as a Strategic Partner, aiming to help train 10 million workers in practical AI by 2030.
Ai agile software team mountain retreat workshop whiteboards

Thoughtworks retreat explores AI’s Agile software future

Last week
#
ai adoption
Thoughtworks marks Agile Manifesto’s 25th anniversary with an AI-focused retreat rethinking how software is built, governed and delivered.
Craig flower

Zendesk names Craig Flower COO to drive AI first shift

Last week
#
ai adoption
Zendesk promotes Craig Flower to chief operating officer, tasking him with accelerating its AI-first customer service and operations strategy.
Image

Qualtrics names Jason Maynard CEO to drive AI growth

Last week
#
ai adoption
Qualtrics appoints former Oracle executive Jason Maynard as CEO to spearhead AI-driven growth and a USD $6.75 billion Press Ganey deal.
Australian ceo overlooking ai robotic factory floor at dusk scene

Australian bosses bet on AI despite patchy pay-offs

Last week
#
ai adoption
Australian bosses double down on AI to cut costs, even as few see strong returns and rapid technological change fuels mounting pressure.
Rob kunzler

Why High-Stakes Decisions Demand a Different Kind of AI

Last week
#
ai adoption
As AI spreads across business, experts warn high-stakes boardroom decisions demand slower, explainable tools that enhance human judgment.
Canadian boardroom executives ai automation skyline meeting scene

Canadian executives back AI despite global jitters

Last week
#
ai adoption
Canadian bosses bet big on AI for 2026 as global economic optimism lags, embracing autonomous agents while employees resist AI managers.
Untitled design  57

Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley

Last week
#
ai adoption
Adobe and ministers launch a Barnsley Tech Towns pilot to boost AI and digital skills, and trial AI across local public services.