The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as GenAI.

Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.

Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.

Kiwi Generative AI news
Analyst Insights
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · GenAI · Virtualisation
Yesterday
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · GenAI · UC
2 days ago
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
IoT Analytics · GenAI · SaaS
Last week
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Gartner · GenAI · UC
Last week
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
IDC · GenAI · Digital Transformation
Last week
Expert columns
AI, search and strategy: SEO still holds
By Chirag Solanki of Kia Ora Digital
2 days ago
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
By Jamie Ng of Ashurst
3 days ago
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
By Srinivas Gutta of Adactin
Last week
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
By Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
By Dave Wardrop of Hitachi Vantara
Last month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
The pros and cons of AI in content generation: all you need to know
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
By Geoff Main of Passionberry Marketing
Last month
NZ faces legal and sovereignty risks as EU AI rules take effect - experts
By Nodero
Last month
AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
By Slavena Hristova of ABBYY
Last month
Five red flags that suggest your AI content is actually hurting your rankings
By Gareth Hoyle of Marketing Signals
Last month
Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI
By Heather Barnhart of SANS Institute
Last month
Interviews
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
Discussing Software engineering
Last month
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
Last month
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Recent news
Trustifi adds AI video training for MSP phishing drills
About Data Protection
Today
Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research
About Higher education
Today
Denodo study flags trust gap in agentic AI adoption
About Business Intelligence
Today
Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant for creative apps
About Digital Media
Today
Adobe just rewrote the rules of graphic design
About Copyright
Today
Adobe unveils Firefly AI assistant to streamline creative workflows
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
AI shifts IT roles towards orchestration, SolarWinds says
About Trends & Predictions
Yesterday
Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders
About Chief Financial Officer
Yesterday
8x8 launches AI Studio for customer experience agents
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Tax Systems launches AI Assistant for cross-border tax
About Taxation
Yesterday
Amex GBT adds AI to Egencia & links Concur Expense
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
SiteMinder expands hotel bookings into AI channels
About Digital Transformation
Yesterday
American Express launches AI commerce kit & protection
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security
About Data Protection
Yesterday
AppDirect buys PartnerStack to expand B2B sales platform
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Job moves
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Yesterday
AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires
Move at Samsung
Last week
OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion
Move at Microsoft
Last month
OpenAI hires Brent Thomas to lead public policy in ANZ
Move at Mastercard
Last month
Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO
Move at Intuit
Last month
KnowBe4 appoints Kawin Boonyapredee as APJ CISO advisor
Move at KnowBe4
Last month
Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift
Move at Adobe
Last month
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
Move at Google
Last month
Legora names New Zealand lead to drive legal AI use
Move at Deloitte
Last month
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
Last month
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