Global Stories

The biggest tech & digital trends we're getting excited about this year

We're at a huge moment in time for the digital and technology world. With new ideas testing the boundaries, we're entering an exciting new phase.

By Ellie Martin • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017

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IBM Watson has a new job: Cognitive cybersecurity expert

Watson has spent the past year training in cybersecurity language from more than one million security documents, and is now being integrated into SOC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

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Air NZ makes moves in AI technology with its very own chatbot

Air New Zealand introduces chatbot, Oscar, to provide personalised assistance and move away from traditional FAQ sections.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

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The chatbot comeback – is your business ready?

Despite being born in 2011, it has only been in the last couple of years that businesses have begun to realise how valuable chatbots could be.

By Alok Kulkarni • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017

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Xero debuts new partner program & chatbot powered advisory directory

Xero launches its new partner program and advisory directory, connecting over 100,000 business advisors with small businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

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Will 2017 be the year of internet comms and phone number security?

Enterprise communications are about to get bigger, broader and better in 2017 as the continuous drive towards innovation kicks up a notch.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016

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Civilisation infrastructure IT's most important accomplishment, says Gartner

Gartner hails 'civilisation infrastructure' as IT's pinnacle, poised to transform society's fabric and business ecosystems in the next decade.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016

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Are chatbots just a fad? One app developer shares his thoughts

Based on a computer program that mimics conversations with people using artificial intelligence, chatbots can transform the way people interact.

By Logan Merrick • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016

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Can you abuse technology? It definitely works the other way around!

Many abuse Siri and similar AI, raising concerns about the morality of our digital manners and the potential impact on society.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

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Mastercard searching for Kiwi startup collaboration partners

Mastercard is looking for Kiwi startups to collaborate with and help scale their businesses through their startup engagement programme, Start Path.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016

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Kitset.io: Build cross platform apps without coding

Kitset.io uses AI to allow anyone to build cross platform apps without coding, costing only $69/month. They are expanding into a variety of apps.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016