Global Stories

'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX

Qualtrics says AI is helping businesses cut churn, boost revenue and uncover richer customer feedback by analysing calls and surveys.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday

Firewalls

Kordia appoints Aroha Fleming as communications head

Kordia names Aroha Fleming Head of Communications as the New Zealand technology and infrastructure firm sharpens its cyber resilience message.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Agricultural Technology

Aimer Farming unveils AI toolset to boost farm profitability

Aimer Farming has unveiled Aimer Vision, an AI tool aimed at enhancing dairy profitability by up to USD $400 per hectare for New Zealand farmers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Health Technologies

Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market

Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Clean technologies

Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics

Sustainable business practices are no longer just a nice thing to aim for. For tomorrow's companies, they'll be the cost of admission.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Hyperscale

Fonterra named Microsoft's first major customer for new data centre region

Microsoft has announced a 'digital transformation' partnership with Fonterra, New Zealand's largest company, to migrate its operations to Microsoft Azure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2020

Digital Transformation

The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity

The Australian CIO Summit is just around the corner bringing decision makers and solution providers together as well as a burly line-up of speakers.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Blockchain

Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep

Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018

Fonterra

Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down

Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, is set to step down later this year, but will continue in an advisory role focusing on China.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program

Fonterra and Beca have launched VR health and safety training, allowing employees to navigate sites virtually, reducing onboarding times and enhancing safety.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

Microsoft to train another 200,000 New Zealanders in AI and digital skills by 2028 as demand surges and businesses chase productivity gains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Microsoft's latest New Zealand impact report says its tech drove NZD $3.4 billion in productivity gains, with AI adoption spreading fast across sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles

EY New Zealand bolsters technology transformation push with senior hires as firms chase practical AI gains and better returns from existing systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

eLearning

AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

academyEX ties business AI licences to donated training for New Zealand charities and non-profits in bid to widen access to digital skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman

TenPeaks taps Fraser Whineray as independent chairman as the New Zealand data centre operator readies a 130MW expansion pipeline.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Power / Energy

Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand

Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.

By Nona Pelletier • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

LIC upgrades MINDA for seamless industry collaboration integration

LIC's updated MINDA software now seamlessly shares animal data with industry apps, significantly easing farmers' administrative workload and boosting efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Power / Energy

Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ

At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024