One New Zealand stories
More than 600 guests saw the One New Zealand Stadium lead scoop the top prize, after being delivered on time and below budget.
A third of young New Zealanders have sought personal advice from AI, highlighting a trust gap that Netsafe hopes to tackle with its new programme.
The telecoms group has filled three senior roles from within as Jason Paris prepares to depart after nearly eight years in charge.
A growing share of consumers want businesses to prove AI is powered responsibly, with younger New Zealanders most worried about its environmental costs.
Businesses that treat AI as a mere efficiency tool risk missing bigger gains from redesigning workflows, according to One NZ's Chief Executive Officer.
New Zealand telecoms could gain a software-led revenue stream after One NZ's AI project was named among TM Forum's top Catalyst awards.
Verified climate targets have pushed One NZ to cut its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions 82% from a 2024 baseline by FY2026.
Weather-related outages are pushing technology firms to treat resilience as vital as emissions cuts, with connectivity now a business continuity issue.
The telecoms group is turning to an internal finance chief to keep strategy on track as Jason Paris steps down after nearly eight years.
Support for core Oracle and billing systems is freeing One New Zealand to shift staff and budget towards AI work without major upgrades.
Customers saw One NZ extend its five-year lead after umlaut ranked it ahead of rivals in every category across New Zealand.
Enterprise customers at One NZ now get mobile services in minutes, after the telco linked Salesforce, Oracle and internal systems with UiPath.
Rising demand and tighter economics are squeezing network spending, with One NZ warning New Zealanders could feel slower progress in coverage and resilience.
Confidence is lagging behind AI use in New Zealand, with most users still wary and many saying they would walk away over misuse.
Customers in New Zealand can now buy lower-cost refurbished iPhones as the operator tests demand for circular phone sales.
One NZ installs its first major rooftop solar array to help power a Christchurch data centre and nearby stadium mobile coverage site.
Leadership continuity will be tested as One NZ promotes two insiders and hires Sonia Fernandes before Nick Judd takes over as Chief Executive Officer.
Remote users and field workers in Australia and New Zealand are set to drive low-earth orbit satellite mobile connections past 1.5 million by 2027.
Strict controls are now central to One NZ's AI push as it guards customer data and avoids costly errors in billing and finance.
The hire comes as Pax8 ramps up its APAC push, with the cloud marketplace seeking closer ties to partners and vendors across the region.
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