Sometimes you just want to see how products work. That’s the idea behind DEMO, in which technology vendors provide a “show and tell” experience of their new features or platforms, software and hardware. Hosted by Keith Shaw, DEMO brings you the...
Through the use of advanced conversational AI, Omilia enables better customer service automation for enterprises across several markets. John Diatto, an enterprise account executive with Omilia, demonstrates a fast-food restaurant drive-through scenario where the AI can not only understand the context of the human speaker, but make changes on the fly. Learn more at https://omilia.com/.
Air New Zealand Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar on the national carrier’s ambition to be the world’s leading digital airline, how the company has changed its operating model to uplift digital capability across the organisation, and how technology plays a huge role in its sustainability goals.
While generative AI dominated the headlines last year, there are some other amazing macro-trends in the world of technology that will have a big impact this year. Keith chats with Mike Bechtel, chief futurist and managing director at Deloitte Consulting, about the big trends for the year, as identified in the company’s Top Tech Trends report.
Technology becomes more critical to an organization’s success every day. That means the job of CIO is more complex and constantly changing. Find out what digital and technology officers told the executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles about their changing remit, what companies are looking for in future CIOs – including AI skills and oversight – and what it all means for compensation.
Join Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, NATO Chief Information Officer, as he discusses innovation in technology, leadership, a seat at the board table, cross-sector collaboration, and his inaugural role as the first CIO at NATO.
Tonkin + Taylor's Wayne Broekhals on his career journey from IT service desk support to CIO, how the organization integrates sustainability principles into its IT strategy, and what he values when dealing with external partners on projects.
Provident Insurance Chief Information Officer Paul Natac on how vendors can become valued partners, his journey from ‘command and control’ management to servant leadership, what he’s learned from his mentors along the way, and why he encourages...
Te Pūkenga Chief Digital Officer Teresa Pollard on the massive challenge of bringing 24 training and education organisations into one body, how technology can enable better educational outcomes for rangatahi (young people) in NZ, and the privilege o...
Harmoney Chief Digital Officer Richard Wyke on working in change-ready organisations, how limited resources at start-ups drives creativity and prioritisation, and why building a great culture should be a key focus for any leader.
Seeka Chief Information Officer Bryan Graham on what he is learning in his first CIO role, how the produce company is driving growth through automation, and why everyone from the exec to his IT team is encouraged to get out and experience their packh...
THL Chief Technology Jo Hilson on the company's global expansion and diverse portfolio of tourism and specialist products, what attracted her to her first technology role and how leaders need to trust in their teams more than ever in a hybrid-wor...
Miles Fordyce on the possibilities for artificial intelligence in real estate, what he’s learned working in a broad range of roles and industries, how change is taking shape in his organisation, and why he’s hopeful for the next generation coming...
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Chief Digital Officer David Healy on how his company is using geo-spatial technology and machine learning to help farmers become more productive, keeping a customer lens front and centre of transformational change, and why you...
Selwyn District Council Information Officer Trish Baird on serving a community with a high population of digital natives, why she talks about her failures with her team, and how she’s committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people in IT ...
Fidelity Life Chief Information Officer Billy Miller on using positive language to challenge people’s limiting beliefs, why innovation doesn’t happen without constraints, the importance of servant leadership, and what he learned working in the ai...
Andrew Haddad, CIO at One New Zealand, on the massive transformation the telco has been through as it moves away from the Vodafone brand, how the company is embracing new ways of working through its ‘Mahi Tahi’ approach, and why CIOs need...
Alliance Group Chief Digital Officer Tracy McElroy on uniting teams behind the value they deliver for their organisation and customers, why she is confident NZ will get more women into senior IT leadership roles, and the importance of leaders being a...
NZ Blood Service Executive Director for Digital Technology and Information Management Josh Bankers on how technology underpins the organisation's "vein to vein" mission, his focus on empowering his team to achieve their goals, and why he ...
Kiwi Property Group’s GM for Digital, Angela Henderson, on understanding the pain-points of your business before you make any change, making sure you have the right capability in your team, and why being told to \\\"kill people with kindness\\\" wa...
MTF Finance Chief Technology Officer Dan Wilkinson on why transformation needs an ignition point, how to change mindsets to embrace doing things differently, and the challenges that lie ahead as MTF acquires new businesses.
Mandy Simpson, Chief Digital Officer at Z Energy, on why she embraces working for high-change organisations, the need for IT teams to build up trust across the business, and why you should always go for a job that scares you a little.
Marc Hale, Chief Technology Officer, AIA NZ, on enabling healthier outcomes for customers and his approach to his own career transformation.n
Bill Moses, Chief Digital Officer at Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission, on the organisation’s ‘spirit of service’, keeping up to date on emerging trends, why digital leaders don’t need to come from technology backgrounds, and the grow...
Roxanne Salton, Chief Digital Officer at Southern Cross Health Society, on why the job of transformation is not just the job of the CIO, the need to get more women into IT leadership roles, and being mindful of uncertainty in the year ahead and how i...