
Why AI is no longer just a tech conversation
As AI rapidly shifts from experimentation to operational reality, AI start-up founder Dave Howden says the businesses that move first – and rethink how work gets done – will hold the advantage.

As AI rapidly shifts from experimentation to operational reality, AI start-up founder Dave Howden says the businesses that move first – and rethink how work gets done – will hold the advantage.

Nyssa Waters explains where SMEs are missing out on AI gains, and how to turn funding support into measurable business impact.

From freeing up time to unlocking data insights, AI isn’t replacing people—it’s helping them work smarter, grow faster, and compete on a whole new level.

Trish Oakley and Kirsten (KP) Patterson explore what BYO-AI means for productivity, risk, culture and the future of work.

CEO Mark Callander shares how 2degrees is supporting SMEs around New Zealand with reliable, cost-effective telco services.

As WasteCo scales nationwide, a rapid NetSuite rollout has revolutionised its finance operations, streamlining consolidation, accelerating acquisitions, and laying the groundwork for an AI-powered future.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept or a futuristic experiment, it’s here, reshaping the way businesses operate and hire talent.

Barfoot & Thompson CFO Priya Shankar shares the story behind the real estate business’s digital transformation.
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