From making artificial intelligence a business reality to closer ties to human colleagues, robotic process automation is gearing up for a strong 2019.

“Through This is IT, we want to help people better understand the problem of today’s linear “take, make, dispose” thinking around IT products and its effects like e-waste, pollution and climate change."

“Unbundling fibre will provide retail service providers with a flexible future-proofed platform regardless of what tomorrow brings."

Half of all patents for AI have been published in the last five years – a marked upsurge since the initial boom that started in 2001.

Techday spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.

This means any application handling PNG files that have been carefully crafted by an attacker can end up running the attacker’s code.

This makes the second leak three times bigger than the Collection #1 dump leaked last month.

Whereas once people and organisations craved novelty, excitement and instant gratification, we now crave quiet and meaning in a noisy world.

Theta has plans to become a $50 million business by the end of 2020.

As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.

Hype & Dexter is an Auckland-based agency that specialises in providing organisations with marketing automation solutions.

As the number of mergers and acquisitions grow, a major law firm report has explained just how technology is helping the activity along.

Reckon continued its investment in growth throughout the year with a development spend of $14.3 million.

Until now, organisations have only spoken about innovative technologies somewhat theoretically. This has left people without a solid understanding of how they will ultimately manifest in our work and personal lives.

If you’re keen to learn a few words of Māori – or as much as 90% of the language, you may want to check out an Android and iOS app called Drops.

“Hong Kong could provide massive opportunities for NZ tech businesses."

The CDO title is declining, 40% of us will be working with bots, the Net Promoter Score will be key to success, and more.

"94% of people are concerned about the security of personal data but many are not taking appropriate steps to protect themselves online."

“We're truly thrilled to be trialling our 10Gbps fibre service, a service we know will underpin New Zealand's digital future."

Put down your mobile phone if you’re driving – or risk getting snapped.

The fastest-of-the-fastest growing apps focus on identity-driven security, indicating that companies are taking Zero Trust seriously.

The cloud-based finance and accounting solution provider is aiming to expand its local presence with the appointment of a dedicated NZ executive.

The IT industry is growing with no sign of slowing and CompTIA says it is time to focus on being holistic, not what’s hot.

The Kiwi digital commerce partner has appointed a Sydney-based director to oversee the expansion of the company’s Australian footprint.

An attacker could target a rider, and then cause the scooter to suddenly brake or accelerate.

"Downloading a fake app can open users’ devices and, consequently, networks, up to a range of dangerous implications, including data breaches and bank account depletion." 

Users are invited to trial the new program, that promises to halve the amount of time spent on the compliance process.

New Zealanders will supposedly experience more changes in financial technology in 2019 than ever before.

Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.

Initiatives related to the sustainability of our planet are gaining great traction - and for good reason.

Microsoft has unleashed a new healthcare bot that provides cloud-based conversational AI to help patients take healthcare into their own hands.

The radio frequencies required for full commercialisation of 5G have limited range and do not easily propagate through walls or buildings.

Paper-based proof of delivery processes could be holding you back.

“Data automation is the fastest growing app category on the Xero app marketplace so we know there is a hunger for these types of tools."

Creative HQ will work with Asia-Pacific based professional consultancy firm Beca on a partnership that will bring Beca’s services closer to A/NZ innovators.

With the acquisition of Allegorithmic, Adobe takes on the industry leading 3D textures and materials creation software for Creative Cloud.

New IDC forecast expects the Internet of Things spending in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan to reach US$381.8 Billion by 2022.

With 11 new EcoTank printers that give an average user two years of printing and cost just $17.99/colour to refill, Epson is ready to change the game.

We’re now at the point where technology doesn’t even need an entire image of someone to identify them.