Emerging Technology stories
Over 40% of agentic AI projects set for cancellation by 2027
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.
NSW sets up authority & funds $80m innovation drive
Last week
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hyperscale
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dc
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cleantech
NSW launches Investment Delivery Authority and commits nearly $80m to innovation, aiming to fast-track major projects and boost tech growth by 2026.
Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female
Last week
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
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collaboration
Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.
Atturra wins top Boomi APJ Partner award for sixth time in row
Last month
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edutech
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Atturra has won Boomi's APJ Partner of the Year award for the third consecutive year, adding to five previous wins, showcasing its leadership in integration solutions.
Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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dei
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payment technologies
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visa
Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.
Toi Mai announces reforms in New Zealand vocational education
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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gaming
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devops
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digital entertainment
Toi Mai has unveiled significant updates to enhance work-based learning and vocational education in New Zealand amidst the shift to Industry Skills Boards by 2026.
AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.
QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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government
QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.
DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.
UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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it training
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quantum computing
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ai
The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.
New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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collaboration
New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.
Kiwi charities urged to prioritise expert IT over volunteers
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
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ai security
Not-for-profits are urged to prioritise specialised IT expertise over volunteer support to enhance security and operational efficiency, warns Kinetics' Andrew Hunt.
CIISec adds AI & quantum modules to CyberEPQ curriculum
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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edutech
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quantum computing
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ai
The Chartered Institute of Information Security introduces AI and quantum computing modules to its CyberEPQ programme, enhancing cybersecurity education for students.
UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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dei
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ai
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cybersecurity
Heidrick and Struggles’ 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.
What procurement can teach us about GenAI
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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document management
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ecm
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martech
As Generative AI (GenAI) struggles to prove business value, procurement emerges as a surprising leader in demonstrating its true potential by enhancing user experiences.
Are you maximising Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) with your loyalty program?
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
In an era dominated by Big Data and AI, businesses are urged to revisit and optimise their loyalty programmes to enhance Customer Lifetime Value and boost growth.
Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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iot security
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iot
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genai
Forrester's 2024 emerging tech report highlights genAI for visual content and language, TuringBots, and IoT security as top investments with a 2-year benefit horizon.
AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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robots
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supply chain
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emerging technology
AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.
Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report
Thu, 16th May 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Ardoq's 2024 report reveals millions of dollars are at risk as CIOs admit investments are driven by the fear of missing out.
How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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business continuity
DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.