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EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles

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EY New Zealand bolsters technology transformation push with senior hires as firms chase practical AI gains and better returns from existing systems.
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AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

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academyEX ties business AI licences to donated training for New Zealand charities and non-profits in bid to widen access to digital skills.
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Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head

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Kordia names Aroha Fleming Head of Communications as the New Zealand technology and infrastructure firm sharpens its cyber resilience message.
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TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman

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TenPeaks taps Fraser Whineray as independent chairman as the New Zealand data centre operator readies a 130MW expansion pipeline.
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Aimer Farming unveils AI toolset to boost farm profitability

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Aimer Farming has unveiled Aimer Vision, an AI tool aimed at enhancing dairy profitability by up to USD $400 per hectare for New Zealand farmers.
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Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.
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LIC upgrades MINDA for seamless industry collaboration integration

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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LIC's updated MINDA software now seamlessly shares animal data with industry apps, significantly easing farmers' administrative workload and boosting efficiency.
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Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.
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Fonterra to use automated guided vehicles by Dematic

Wed, 18th May 2022
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New Zealand's dairy giant Fonterra is upgrading its manufacturing facility in Edendale with new automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Dematic.
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Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Sustainable business practices are no longer just a nice thing to aim for. For tomorrow's companies, they'll be the cost of admission.
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Fonterra named Microsoft's first major customer for new data centre region

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Microsoft has announced a 'digital transformation' partnership with Fonterra, New Zealand's largest company, to migrate its operations to Microsoft Azure.
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Beyond the day job: Fonterra rolls out 'gig economy' project called amp

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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Fonterra launches amp, allowing 22,000 employees to spend up to a third of their time on innovative internal projects, boosting careers and skills.
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The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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The Australian CIO Summit is just around the corner bringing decision makers and solution providers together as well as a burly line-up of speakers.
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Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.
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Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, is set to step down later this year, but will continue in an advisory role focusing on China.
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Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Fonterra and Beca have launched VR health and safety training, allowing employees to navigate sites virtually, reducing onboarding times and enhancing safety.
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Interview: Meet the 7-year-old company disrupting NZ's logistics & freight industry

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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supply chain
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Meet Kotahi, a 7-year-old company revolutionising NZ's logistics with digital innovations like AI, IoT, and blockchain, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
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Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.
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Air NZ, Fonterra, ARANZ Geo...finalists of the NZ Innovation Awards announced

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Finalists for New Zealand Innovation Awards announced, including game-changing innovations such as ethical corporate workwear and Te Reo Maori smartphones.
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Top NZ businesses share Salesforce stories at Basecamp

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Over 800 representatives from New Zealand's Salesforce ecosystem of customers, partners and cloud specialists attended the event.