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Microsoft appoints Nick Walton as NZ Managing Director

The appointment strengthens Microsoft's push in New Zealand as businesses weigh AI adoption, cloud investment and data-residency demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026

Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft's AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company's NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Robotics

Robot bricklayer set to build the world

Rapid urbanisation and housing demand could give the Hadrian X a role in up to 600,000 low-rise builds a year within five years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Global Stories

EY-Parthenon stories

Digital Transformation

EY revenue hits USD $57 billion as AI demand surges

AI-related work helped push EY's annual revenue to USD $57 billion, with clients shifting from trials to wider business use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

SMEC AI opens Pathfinder to 1,500 Australian founders

The free eight-week course could become Australia's largest AI founder programme, with small businesses most likely to lack in-house expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

Digital Transformation

EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus

EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

EY launches Studio+ to drive customer-centric AI transformation

EY launches Studio+, combining design, sales, marketing, and AI expertise to help businesses transform customer experiences and drive growth amid digital shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

GenAI crowned top opportunity for tech businesses in 2024 by EY

EY ranks Generative AI (GenAI) as the most significant opportunity for tech firms in 2024, kick-starting a potential industry revival, but warns of tech maturity and associated risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Power / Energy

EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition

EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Digital Transformation

GenAI leads tech opportunities in 2024, says EY report

EY report hails GenAI as top tech opportunity for firms in 2024 amid global economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

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Digital Transformation

Irish CEOs upbeat on growth as geopolitical risk rises

Geopolitical tensions are now the top worry for Irish bosses, even as 92% expect revenue growth and a stronger competitive position.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Singapore CEOs see geopolitical risk as top concern

Singapore boardrooms are shifting towards disciplined growth, as 71% of CEOs rank geopolitical uncertainty above all other business risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Digital Transformation

UK chief executives boost M&A as AI drives dealmaking rise

EY-Parthenon says dealmaking is shifting towards AI and technology as 87% of UK chief executives expect their M&A appetite to rise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

The three-year spend will expand local cloud capacity, boost cyber defences and train millions of workers as demand for AI grows.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Study finds Singapore businesses struggle with tech scaling

Businesses in Singapore are heavily investing in emerging technologies like GenAI and 5G, yet face challenges in transitioning from pilot phases to full implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025