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If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Global Stories

ICT sector stories

NTT DATA appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to drive growth
Network Infrastructure

NTT DATA appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to drive growth

NTT DATA UK&I appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to spearhead growth and innovation in telecom, media, and technology sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists

DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
HSBC Innovation Banking launches in Australia for tech scale-ups
HSBC

HSBC Innovation Banking launches in Australia for tech scale-ups

HSBC Innovation Banking has launched in Australia to support venture-backed tech scale-ups with tailored finance and global network access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift
Unified Communications

Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift

Lindsay Zwart, former Vodafone and Microsoft exec, has been named EVP and GM for APAC at Pax8, driving cloud commerce growth across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
Artificial Intelligence

Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity

Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools
Unified Communications

8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava
Data Analytics

Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava

Felipe Flores has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Endava, leading expansion of AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Activist investors secure record board seats despite fewer campaigns
Artificial Intelligence

Activist investors secure record board seats despite fewer campaigns

Activist investors won a record number of board seats in Australia and the US during H1 2025, despite fewer campaigns and faster settlements.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

ICT sector stories

Neil Williams joins Credas as Chief Technology Officer for growth
ICT sector

Neil Williams joins Credas as Chief Technology Officer for growth

Neil Williams joins Credas as CTO to lead technology growth, focusing on AI innovation and expanding the company's presence in new markets and sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber
Data Analytics

Australian tech hiring priorities shift to AI, data & cyber

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust
Data Protection

Why ISO 27001 certification boosts business security & trust

ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
Atlassian

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade
Digital Transformation

Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade

Nearly half of digital projects fail to meet goals, often due to poor communication; upgrading platform engineering messaging boosts adoption and impact.

By Bryan Ross • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women
Identity and Access Management

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships to support regional and migrant women in tech, addressing Australia's projected 186,000 tech worker shortfall by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Ericsson EWS' Jason Falovo on Canada's 5G evolution
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Ericsson EWS' Jason Falovo on Canada's 5G evolution

Jason Falovo of EWS discusses the rapid expansion and opportunities in Canada's booming 5G market, highlighting key industry insights and growth potential.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Tech jobs in Canada set for continued growth, says report
Data Analytics

Tech jobs in Canada set for continued growth, says report

Tech jobs in Canada are set to grow 1.4% in 2025, reaching 1.46 million workers as software, cybersecurity and AI roles expand nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025