As New Zealand businesses face mounting productivity pressure, new research from 2degrees shows AI is already delivering measurable gains for SMEs. From streamlining operations to unlocking new growth opportunities, the challenge now is turning early experimentation into lasting business impact.
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.
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.
From automation to AI-driven insights, the tools that once seemed out of reach are now more accessible and cost-effective than ever, offering tangible ways for Kiwi businesses to thrive.
Generative AI is reshaping how Kiwis work – lifting productivity, reducing burnout, and bringing joy back to the job, according to Microsoft’s latest insights.
From facials to front doors, Kylie Bray has taken an unconventional path to business success with Western Lock Services.
New research from Kordia has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated cyber-attacks are an increasing concern for New Zealand businesses.
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