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TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation
Hyperscale

TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation

TVNZ becomes the first Aotearoa media firm to utilise AWS Clean Rooms, enhancing secure, innovative advertising strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Consultancy firm Slalom opens an office in New Zealand
Partner Programmes

Consultancy firm Slalom opens an office in New Zealand

Slalom's office in Auckland will serve local companies, including Air New Zealand and Vector, and global partners, such as AWS, Salesforce and Snowflake.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023

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UK firms face AI skills gap as tools outpace training
Digital Transformation

UK firms face AI skills gap as tools outpace training

The gap risks leaving UK and Irish businesses unable to turn AI spending into returns, as only 48% give staff time to experiment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
How women leaders are shaping the future of work and AI
Human Capital Management

How women leaders are shaping the future of work and AI

Women leaders are redefining work and AI, using curiosity, clarity and empathy to build fairer, more human-centred innovation.

By Susan Hill • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Anthropic expands Claude AI tools for health & trials
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Anthropic expands Claude AI tools for health & trials

Anthropic rolls out Claude for Healthcare and Life Sciences, adding sector-specific connectors, agent skills and consumer health integrations.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Salesforce launches AI Slackbot as workplace agent
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce launches AI Slackbot as workplace agent

Salesforce rolls out upgraded Slackbot, turning the chat app into an AI-powered workplace agent for Business+ and Enterprise+ users.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Salesforce unveils AI-powered Slackbot as work agent
Data Analytics

Salesforce unveils AI-powered Slackbot as work agent

Salesforce debuts a revamped AI Slackbot as a personal work agent, tying Slack into its Agentforce 360 automation and data platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
V2 AI adds Nick & Ebony Williams to leadership team
Digital Transformation

V2 AI adds Nick & Ebony Williams to leadership team

V2 AI bolsters Asia-Pacific leadership, appointing Nick Williams as Partner and Ebony Williams as Director of Alliances to drive AI growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Human Capital Management

CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Ardoq's partner ecosystem now drives over half of company revenue
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Ardoq's partner ecosystem now drives over half of company revenue

Ardoq's global partner ecosystem now generates over 50% of its revenue, expanding with 140+ partners including Deloitte, EY and Slalom.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
SnapLogic unveils Partner Connect Program for AI solutions
Data Analytics

SnapLogic unveils Partner Connect Program for AI solutions

SnapLogic has launched its Partner Connect Program to support technology firms in addressing the growing demand for integration, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Salesforce unveils Agentforce Partner Network to delivery specialised AI agents
Hyperscale

Salesforce unveils Agentforce Partner Network to delivery specialised AI agents

Salesforce unveils the Agentforce Partner Network, collaborating with AWS, Google, and IBM to revolutionise AI-driven customer success with new agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Salesforce introduces AI productivity updates for Slack
Unified Communications

Salesforce introduces AI productivity updates for Slack

Salesforce unveils AI enhancements for Slack, promising to boost team productivity by integrating company data, agents, and apps into a unified work system.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Adobe named top medium workplace in Australia's 2024 rankings
Marketing Technologies

Adobe named top medium workplace in Australia's 2024 rankings

Adobe has been named Australia's top medium workplace by Great Place to Work for the 12th year, showcasing its commitment to a supportive, innovative environment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
Data Analytics

CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing

CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Seattle AI startup Gradial secures USD $13m funding boost
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Seattle AI startup Gradial secures USD $13m funding boost

Seattle-based AI startup Gradial has raised USD $13 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its marketing automation platform amid rapid revenue growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report
Gaming

Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report

Ardoq's 2024 report reveals millions of dollars are at risk as CIOs admit investments are driven by the fear of missing out.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024