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AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses
Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses

A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain
Data Analytics

New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain

Nearly 90% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, but only 12% have scaled adoption across entire enterprises, says Datacom research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Global Stories

AI Adoption stories

Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency
Data Analytics

Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency

Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
AI adoption in SOCs cuts alert fatigue but integration lags
Phishing

AI adoption in SOCs cuts alert fatigue but integration lags

AI adoption in Security Operations Centres cuts investigation times by 25% and eases alert fatigue, but full integration into workflows remains a challenge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain
Digital Transformation

Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain

Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Generative AI fuels 4,700% rise in retail web traffic, Adobe finds
Customer Experience

Generative AI fuels 4,700% rise in retail web traffic, Adobe finds

Generative AI boosts US retail web traffic by 4,700% year-on-year as shoppers increasingly use AI tools for research and recommendations, Adobe reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Transcend launches AI tools for compliance with data privacy laws
Data Protection

Transcend launches AI tools for compliance with data privacy laws

Transcend has launched AI tools providing strict controls on data training and deletion, helping firms meet growing global privacy regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work
Data Privacy

One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work

A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Gartner highlights key AI & innovation trends for APAC governments
Data Privacy

Gartner highlights key AI & innovation trends for APAC governments

Gartner identifies key AI trends for APAC governments in 2025, focusing on AI agents, digital innovation labs, and strong AI governance to enhance citizen services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south
Generative AI

AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south

A study reveals 65% of entry-level, non-graduate workers in the global south use AI at work, nearly double the rate seen in high-income countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Hexaware launches Agentic AI Academy to upskill global workforce
Digital Transformation

Hexaware launches Agentic AI Academy to upskill global workforce

Hexaware has launched the Agentic AI Academy with upGrad Enterprise to upskill staff in autonomous AI, preparing them for the future of intelligent enterprise systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce
Data Analytics

From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce

Agentic AI is transforming frontline workforces by autonomously managing tasks in retail, healthcare, and hospitality, enhancing efficiency and resilience.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Agentic AI is Australia's unrealised productivity lever
Generative AI

Agentic AI is Australia's unrealised productivity lever

Australia's productivity lags despite longer work hours; adopting agentic AI could boost the economy by over AUD $116 billion in the next decade.

By Sharryn Napier • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
DXC, Boomi team up for AI automation & IT modernisation
Digital Transformation

DXC, Boomi team up for AI automation & IT modernisation

DXC Technology and Boomi partner to accelerate AI-driven automation and modernise IT systems, enhancing efficiency and integration across enterprise operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

AI adoption rises among UK small businesses, boosting efficiency
EduTech

AI adoption rises among UK small businesses, boosting efficiency

A survey reveals 57% of UK small businesses use AI to boost efficiency, with 84% seeing it as beneficial rather than a threat to growth and operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Australian SMEs rush into AI adoption without clear strategies
Digital Transformation

Australian SMEs rush into AI adoption without clear strategies

Most Australian SMEs adopt AI tools without strategies, risking missed growth opportunities despite urgent investments and competitive pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025