The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping business operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving innovation across sectors globally and in Australasia. From the surge in AI-driven cybersecurity threats and the adoption of AI in cloud infrastructure to the integration of generative AI in customer service, marketing, and financial sectors, this dynamic field demands close attention.

Experts emphasise the critical role of robust data management and infrastructure in successfully leveraging AI technologies, while organisations face challenges including skill gaps, ethical considerations, and regulatory developments. As AI adoption accelerates, businesses must balance innovation with security, sustainability, and human-centric strategies to thrive in this evolving landscape.

Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the latest AI trends, practical applications, organisational strategies, technological advancements, and the collaborative efforts shaping the future of AI. Understanding these developments is essential for anyone interested in the impact of artificial intelligence on business, technology, and society.

Kiwi Artificial Intelligence news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · AI · Firewalls
3 days ago
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Gartner · AI · Digital Transformation
3 days ago
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · AI · Data Protection
4 days ago
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · AI · Firewalls
4 days ago
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Miercom · AI · Malware
4 days ago
Reviews
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Mobile gaming
Last month
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Software Updates
Last month
Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian
Social Media
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Game review: Taxi Chaos 2 (Xbox Series X)
Ubisoft
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Hands-on Review: Dell Pro 13 Premium laptop
Gaming
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Cloud Services
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Gaming
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Sustainability
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity
Unified Communications
Mon, 6th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro
Data Protection
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop
Sustainability
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Oppo Reno13 Pro 5G
Mobile gaming
Wed, 7th May 2025
Expert columns
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
By Simon Laskaj of Confluent ANZ
2 days ago
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
By Shannon Harris of HP New Zealand
2 days ago
Girls shaping the future of AI: Why inclusivity matters now
By Lisa Pfahlert of Inde
3 days ago
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
By Laura Mathews of VisibleThread
4 days ago
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
By Lisa Pfahlert of Inde
4 days ago
Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management
By Iman Ghodosi of Prometheus
5 days ago
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
By Ash Diffey of Ping Identity
5 days ago
Supporting service providers with their global ambitions
By Mike Mills of Gamma
6 days ago
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
By Lakshmi Hanspal of DigiCert
6 days ago
The autonomous SOC: A dangerous illusion as firms shift to human-led AI security
By Moe Ibrahim of Exabeam
Last week
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Last week
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
By Dr Steven Woodhouse of Fortinet Australia and New Zealand
Last week
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
By Adam Barnett of Rapid7
Last week
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
By Mark Graham of Inde
Last week
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
By Annexa
Last week
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Discussing Productivity
Yesterday
Exclusive: Google Cloud on the road to autonomous SecOps
Discussing Threat intelligence
Yesterday
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Discussing Data Warehousing
4 days ago
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Discussing IT Industry
4 days ago
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
4 days ago
Recent news
AI tools widen cyber attack threat, Flashpoint warns
About Firewalls
Yesterday
AI flaws & supply-chain risks top new pentesting report
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
About Robotics
Yesterday
Markable launches free creator tier as social commerce grows
About Marketing
Yesterday
Portal26 launches token controls for autonomous AI agents
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Merck signs USD $1 billion AI deal with Google Cloud
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Mars expands Google Cloud AI tie-up with Gemini Enterprise
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Vodafone & Google Cloud launch AI & security tools
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Infosecurity Europe adds AI summit amid cyber defence shift
About Data Protection
2 days ago
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
About Data Protection
2 days ago
ISACA launches AI risk certification amid governance gap
About Data Protection
2 days ago
Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report
About Small Business
2 days ago
Seedtag launches NeuroX contextual ad exchange for brands
About Digital Media
2 days ago
Commvault extends Clumio support to Google Cloud Storage
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Commvault brings cloud resilience tools to Google Cloud
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Job moves
Güntner names Yan Evans to lead global data centre
Move at EMEA
2 days ago
Coro promotes Benjamin Morrell to security strategy role
Move at Anomali
3 days ago
Scality appoints Greg DiFraia to lead AI alliances
Move at Scality
3 days ago
Saviynt names Tim Wedande APJ Field Chief Technology Officer
Move at Ernst & Young
3 days ago
Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Move at Island
4 days ago
Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer
Move at SAP
4 days ago
Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO
Move at Microsoft
4 days ago
Inde appoints Matthew Flatt as Technical Director of Data
Move at PGG Wrightson
4 days ago
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
Move at GRC
5 days ago
Sovos appoints David McCann as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Sovos
5 days ago
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