AI expert Nyssa Waters on closing the gap in SME adoption
Nyssa Waters explains where SMEs are missing out on AI gains, and how to turn funding support into measurable business impact.
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.
From custom software to AI-powered insights, SyncHub founder Ben Liebert has built a platform that breaks down data silos for SMEs – making business intelligence faster, easier, and more accessible than ever.
Icehouse CEO Olivia Blaylock says with the right strategy, literacy, and leadership, SMEs can seize the opportunity to grow smarter and faster.
With AI creating both excitement and uncertainty for Kiwi SMEs, Hamilton-based Igor Matich, Founder of Dynamo6 offers up some pragmatic advice to help businesses cut through the noise.
Reuben Bijl argues it’s time for New Zealand to go beyond the AI innovation hype and address the ethical, legal and accountability gaps in how these technologies are developed and used.
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges shares his reflections on New Zealand’s AI readiness and its potential to transform productivity and spawn billion-dollar niche enterprises.
Datacom’s Director of AI, Lou Compagnone, shares practical advice on where Kiwi businesses are getting AI right, what to watch out for, and how to build momentum from inside the business out.
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