More than 80 percent of people don’t independently verify AI-generated information. As AI becomes the first place customers go for answers, that trust is creating a new challenge for New Zealand businesses.
AI is having its “peak hype” moment, but beneath the noise there is a very practical question most New Zealand business owners are asking: Will this actually help my business run better, or is it just another shiny tech distraction?
For Evan Goldberg, Founder and EVP of Oracle NetSuite, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) marks one of the biggest shifts in technology since the dawn of the internet.
At SuiteWorld 2025 in Las Vegas, Oracle NetSuite unveiled NetSuite Next, a generational evolution of the cloud ERP.
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.
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