Chief Digital Officer (CDO) stories

New Zealand's digital government ranking slips from ninth to sixteenth; accelerating cloud adoption could save billions and boost AI productivity by 2035.

Australian enterprises lead globally with 51% adopting AI, yet only 20% feel confident measuring ROI amid data readiness and security challenges.

AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.

New Zealand has formed an AI Expert Advisory Panel led by Professor Michael Witbrock to guide responsible AI use in the public sector.

Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.

A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.

Organisations in Australia are urged to consolidate cybersecurity vendors as 99% faced identity breaches, complicating efforts to manage security effectively.

NAB launches Portal Pay, a digital-first platform that streamlines property payments, ensures real-time transfers, and eases administrative burdens for buyers and agents.

Zespri's collaboration with Celonis has revolutionised their business operations, cutting vendor invoice cycle times by 27% and boosting purchase order conformance to 88%.

Novated Lease Australia has named Natalie Ashes as CMO. With 15 years of sector experience, Ashes aims to drive the company towards AUD $500 million in annual leases.

Backbase appoints Chris Shayan as Head of AI to drive innovation in its Engagement Banking Platform, marking a significant step in rearchitecting banking around the customer.

Majority of Gen Z Australians utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI), with an interest most prominent in socio-economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups.

Manchester's Zally boosts leadership team with ex-Barclays' Paul Wilshaw and former MiQ CTO, Prabhu Prakash Ganesh, as it gears up for beta launch and ambitious drive into continuous authentication.

Scrumconnect Consulting unveils a new office in Newcastle's Portland House, furthering its commitment to government transformations.

Hitachi Payment Services unveils Hitachi Money Spot Plus, a financial inclusion initiative aimed at extending its reach within underserved regions in India.

Ingram Micro launches the Xvantage mobile app, designed to improve IT reselling operations for global partners with real-time visibility and an intuitive interface.

Darabase targets a revolutionary stride in AR advertising with a platform to transform physical properties into AR adverts.

Stanley Street, New Zealand's largest agency, has joined forces with Channel Factory to enhance YouTube advertising strategies and reduce media wastage.

Sky has appointed Jennifer Sepull as their new Chief Technology Officer, as the company continues to expand their digital capabilities.

The full fibre broadband provider 4th Utility, appoints Steve Wilson, a top digital leader, as CEO of its newly created consumer business unit.