Exciting IoT Developments Across Aotearoa

06 December 2024

What a year for IoT in Aotearoa! As we wind down for the holiday season, and enjoy some well-deserved time with our whānau and friends, we’re excited to share some fantastic news with you! Please join us in welcoming our new co-Chairs, Jenna Whitman, Chief Information Security Officer at Callaghan Innovation, and Steven Dirven, Chief Technology Officer at … Continue reading "Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit"

New Zealand lawyer ‘not surprised’ if Australian laws change for retail biometrics use

02 December 2024

Source: Biometric Update Website Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) hosted a discussion led by NEC New Zealand on “Facial Recognition and CCTV Integration in Retail Security” this week, with a panel including data privacy, government and legal experts. It comes amidst industry anticipation of the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner’s conclusions on supermarket chain Foodstuff’s results from its … Continue reading "Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit"

Unlocking productivity in New Zealand with AI

28 November 2024

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are potentially the most transformational technologies of our time. Recent advances in generative AI have provided the world with a glimpse of the new opportunities AI will create, but the full potential of the technology has yet to be unlocked. Over the past 30 years per capita incomes in NZ … Continue reading "Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit"

Navigating the future: essential AI governance strategies for boards

25 September 2024

Avoid an AI governance blind spot! Board members need to seriously consider artificial intelligence (AI) governance as AI becomes integral to business operations. Understanding its impact is key to fulfilling their duty of care, managing risks and guiding their organisations in using AI responsibly and ethically. As I took on more governance roles, I recognised … Continue reading "Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit"

AI Governance: Strategies for success

19 September 2024

As AI continues to transform the way we work, learn and connect, strong AI governance is key to ensuring success. It helps organisations use AI responsibly, aligned with both their goals and ethical standards. We’ve connected with industry leaders to explore practical strategies for success – covering everything from building solid frameworks to monitoring AI’s … Continue reading "Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit"

Shape the future of AI in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

05 September 2024

The AI Forum is delighted to announce the establishment of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Working Group. The AEC sector is a vital part of New Zealand’s economy, contributing over $17.6 billion or 6.3% of GDP. However, like many industries, it faces challenges including productivity and preparing infrastructure for climate change. This is where … Continue reading "Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit"

Spring into innovation | September 2024 News

03 September 2024

In this issue Insights from our Executive Director During the last month there has been plenty of discussion in the media regarding gene technologies – should our companies and researchers have access to technology the rest of the world currently has access to? Special thanks to Dr Revel Drummond, Plant and Food Research and Dr … Continue reading "Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit"

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Highlight from the Aotearoa AI Summit

Kia ora, The recent AI Forum Summit in Auckland was undoubtedly a highlight of the year, full of insights, networking, and action plans geared toward the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various sectors. IoT Alliance was thrilled to support an exclusive workshop with Mott MacDonald, focusing on bridging AI and IoT in infrastructure. The Workshop: Mott MacDonald … Continue reading

27 September 2023

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Simplifying CPD

During our August event we explored professional development planning in financial services and complying with the new regime

27 September 2023

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World’s first reo Māori cryptocurrency platform

During Māori Language week, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Easy Crypto has launched the world’s first cryptocurrency platform to be translated into te reo Māori.

27 September 2023

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Sharesies taps Māori fintech BlinkPay to pave the way for open banking

Wealth app Sharesies has joined forces with BlinkPay, New Zealand’s first homegrown Māori fintech startup, to redefine the way investors manage their finances.

27 September 2023

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Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology

EduTECH Australia was held on the 23rd and 24th of August in Melbourne. With over 350 exhibitors and 45 startups in the Innovation Alley, complemented by a roster of 567 speakers over two days, it served as a dynamic hub where educational leaders and technology providers converged to explore, assess, and shape the future of education.

26 September 2023

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Deep Dive into the U.S. EdTech Market: Key Insights and Strategies for Success

The EdTech sector is growing at an unprecedented rate, with the U.S. market alone offering a staggering $2.2 billion opportunity.

26 September 2023

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NZ EdTech’s taking a diversified and leading message to the Australian digital education market

The whole of Aotearoa NZ’s education sector should care as digital transformation in education is here and happening in significant and transformative ways around the world including in the Australian education ecosystem to build a nation of digitally enabled and capable citizens to meet the future skills demanded head on.

26 September 2023

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Why it’s too early for Biometrics regulation in Aotearoa

'Digital Identity NZ's submission to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on a potential code of practice for Biometrics is possibly the most comprehensive response to a submission on Biometrics ever done in Aotearoa in recent times’

22 September 2023

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AI Forum Executive Council – nominations now open!

The Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AIFNZ) Annual Meeting is coming soon and there is now a chance for you, or your organisation, to be involved in shaping the future direction of our Aotearoa AI sector!

21 September 2023

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Minister of Technology announcement on the mark

15 September 2023 National’s Boosting the Tech Sector policy announcement today shows clear understanding of the linkages between innovation, skills, access to talent, startups and the creation of fast growing companies that are creating the high value jobs and export growth that will fuel New Zealand in the coming years, says NZTech’s chief executive, Graeme … Continue reading

15 September 2023