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Why 5G and AI will determine cybersecurity strategy for the next decade

5G and AI are poised to reshape cybersecurity strategies for the next decade, warn experts from BI.ZONE and the World Economic Forum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

Financial Systems

How AI is reshaping financial services

AI is revolutionising financial services, shifting operations and reshaping competition. A new WEF and Deloitte report outlines profound industry changes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018

Data Analytics

New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum

The Initiative has the goal of sorting the global skills gap and addressing job displacement arising from automation - with a number of big partners.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018

Data Analytics

Australia leading the world in AI technology

Australian businesses are spending big on AI technology, investing on average $6 million a year - a huge sum that is second only to the US.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

Supply Chain

NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally

NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

World Economic Forum (WEF) stories

Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019

eLearning

Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?

Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

Disaster Recovery

New Zealand the world’s ‘innovation lab’ for climate change

Rising climate risks are pushing planners to urge stronger resilience in communities, buildings and disaster recovery across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Supply Chain

Forum celebrates Asian and Kiwi construction sector collaboration

Asian firms already add more than GBP £3.8 billion a year to New Zealand construction, as a new forum seeks smoother collaboration.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018

Auckland Council

Funding and financing inquiry compromised by terms of reference

Excluding asset recycling from the review could leave councils without a key option to fund roads, water and housing as costs rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

Education, Learning & Training

New scholarship for women in construction

Women in construction will be able to apply for full funding towards a safety certificate, with applications opening on 1 July.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2017

IT Budget

New Zealand's strong ICT sector ranked 17th on global index

New Zealand's ICT sector is strong, ranking 17th out of 139 countries, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016

IT Budget

Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report

The World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report paints a rosy picture of Australia's ICT sector, placing it 18th out of 139 countries.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016