Opinion stories
Ageing networks and tighter budgets are pushing operators to use data to cut outages, prioritise maintenance and stretch asset life.
Rising fraud, shipping costs and AI-driven shopping are set to squeeze retailers' margins this holiday season unless customer data improves.
Organisations that delay could face costly rushed upgrades as attackers already harvest encrypted data they plan to crack later.
Enterprise software is shifting as AI lets firms create new workflows on the fly, while keeping core data standardised and auditable.
Retailers risk losing loyalty when AI acts on fragmented data, as shoppers now expect instant, relevant responses to every signal.
Rising complexity is pushing enterprise buyers to demand clearer outcomes, as AI and shifting expectations reshape technology decisions.
Connected store systems are helping retailers cut costs, react faster to demand and keep shelves, pricing and campaigns up to date.
Higher false positive rates are slowing onboarding and draining compliance teams as sanctions screening volumes rise across Australia and New Zealand.
Enterprise AI projects are stalling because legacy networks and siloed data cannot support the scale, speed and security modern workloads demand.
A decade-old cloud ERP move let Linen House shift from wholesale to direct sales, with more than half its revenue now coming consumer-facing.
Australian buyers are weighing convenience against control as desktop PC demand rises, with local warranties and faster access swaying choices.
More than 90 credit union and community bank executives will discuss economy, AI and growth at Eltropy's invitation-only summit in Monterey.
Businesses that treat AI as a mere efficiency tool risk missing bigger gains from redesigning workflows, according to One NZ's Chief Executive Officer.
Lower feed-in rates and evening demand can make home batteries worthwhile, but only if your solar use and backup needs justify the cost.
Public trust in AI depends on clear policies, mandatory staff training and plain-language explanations of how systems use people's data.
Banks now face a capped GBP £85,000 reimbursement bill per claim as synthetic identity fraud turns into a direct liability under tighter UK rules.
Hidden legacy systems are draining budgets through maintenance, manual workarounds and cyber risk, turning deferral into an expensive future liability.
Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.
Poorly governed AI agents could trigger outages, compliance breaches and boardroom liability as Australian firms rush to deploy them.
Breaches across New Zealand are increasingly exploiting human trust, with thieves using logins and one-time codes to steal data and funds.
