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How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing
Unified Communications

How AI can improve service desk productivity & staff wellbeing

AI can drive automation, which could be anything from answering common questions to providing automated actions based on a particular request.

By Dion Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace
Human Capital Management

Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace

Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
How big data can solve big societal problems
Data Analytics

How big data can solve big societal problems

New Zealand's youth mental health crisis is exacerbated by a lack of access to services. Data-driven insights could hold the key to solving this problem.

By Chris Atkins • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace
Fintech

Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace

Xero offers its 2000 employees worldwide well-being leave to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?

Businesses that allow employees to work remotely also reap the benefits of increased employee productivity, happiness and health.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?
Surveillance

What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?

Aussie execs predict AI to join workforce soon, boosting revenues; facial recognition tech poses privacy concerns.

By Jordan Cullis • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
How to switch off when you're a small business owner
Fintech

How to switch off when you're a small business owner

Taking time out allows you to focus on those important to you and strengthen relationships, which can be a vital reboot.

By Craig Hudson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Maori business leaders recognised in UoA Awards
Auckland University

Maori business leaders recognised in UoA Awards

Māori business talents were honoured in this year's University of Auckland Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards, celebrating innovation and leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid
Cybersecurity

Nearly half of UK IT workforce overworked and underpaid

The UK's IT workforce is being stretched to breaking point with employers placing priority on cybersecurity and tech innovation.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Traditional healthcare stirred up by new VR tech
Health Technologies

Traditional healthcare stirred up by new VR tech

VR Inner Child has helped children overcome the fear of heights and has the potential to help children overcome other anxiety orders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ
Cyberbullying

$444 million: The devastating cost of cyberbullying in NZ

Can you put a dollar figure on the damage cyberbullying causes New Zealanders? One economist says that cost is around $444 million every year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Kiwi charities use technology to change young people's lives
Mental Health

Kiwi charities use technology to change young people's lives

Three charities from Taupō, Kerikeri and Palmerston North are on a mission to use technology in ways that will benefit New Zealand's young people.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Aged care residents live out their dreams in virtual reality
AR, VR & Metaverse

Aged care residents live out their dreams in virtual reality

Age is no excuse for experiencing the rich world of virtual reality, as three dementia patients from Sydney discovered for themselves recently.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
Wise Group selects Kordia for 54 site SD-WAN rollout
Network Infrastructure

Wise Group selects Kordia for 54 site SD-WAN rollout

SD-WAN will increase the overall flexibility, performance and capabilities of Wise Group's Internet-based applications.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
BizDojo co-founder Nick Shewring departs
BizDojo

BizDojo co-founder Nick Shewring departs

Shewring started BizDojo with co-founder Jonah Merchant eight years ago, popularising and scaling the concept of coworking spaces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Chch tech brains team up to solve city's challenges in hackathon
Hackathon

Chch tech brains team up to solve city's challenges in hackathon

WaiWatch was announced the overall winner for their innovative solution to the problem of inefficient and high volume residential water use.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries
BizDojo

UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries

The liquidator first report states that BizDojo Auckland Ltd has not been able to provide a balance sheet and does not own any assets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018