Open Data stories
Is New Zealand overly focused on technology rather than data? Microsoft's National Technology Officer raises the question.
Advisors and financial service providers need innovative technology, solutions and intelligence to make financial wellness a reality for everyone.
Open data is the way forward for online commerce, according to BigCommerce, which has launched a new product suite based on open data integrations.
Singapore's Ocean Protocol to unveil a blockchain-based platform for safe, borderless data sharing at month's end, aiming to revolutionise global data economy.
Hybrid working is driving up waste and costs in offices, as building managers struggle to predict occupancy and energy demand.
First in New Zealand to release its research datasets on the Registry of Open Data on Amazon Web Services (AWS), using AWS' Open Data Sponsorship Program.
Businesses in banking and finance are turning to innovative technology for credit decisions, with machine learning playing a key role.
New Zealand's reopened borders are drawing in foreign fintech and banking tech groups, intensifying pressure on local firms to innovate.
Open contracting could cut delays and waste, as public infrastructure data remains too sparse to curb USD $18 trillion in forecast shortfalls.
Public access to near real-time snow data should help alpine operators, rescuers and tourists plan for New Zealand winters.
The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.
A digital product database could trim consenting costs and lift New Zealand builders' productivity, with gains to GDP estimated at up to NZD $220 million.
Lockdowns have boosted support for digital tools, wastewater monitoring and investment as utilities grapple with falling revenues and rising demand.
The Treasury’s new pipeline forecast could help contractors invest in staff and kit by giving clearer visibility of future government work.
Households and utilities are using phone-linked apps to spot leaks, cut waste and keep water systems working in minutes, not weeks.
Water utilities could cut costs, improve transparency and secure data as blockchain promises a decentralised way to share records.
Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.
Free browser access lets users track 30 years of shifting surface water, with satellite data showing major land gains and reservoir growth.
Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.
Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.
