How the coronavirus could impact NZ’s financial sector

Auckland -   A leading New Zealand fintech experts says the coronavirus is significantly affecting the Kiwi financial sector and the economy. FintechNZ general manager James Brown says the impact has begun, but he is not sure for how long. He says there are different ways the virus could change the fintech landscape

Virtual health tech could play a big part during COVID-19

Auckland - Virtual healthcare should be playing a big part in reducing the risks of major global issues such as the current outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), NZ Health IT chief executive Scott Arrol says. New Zealand has not yet widely adopted virtual healthcare throughout the country, apart from the national

Cyber security concerns grow because of COVID-19

 Auckland - The corona virus (COVID-19) is causing increased cyber security concern with more people having to work from home, New Zealand Health IT chief executive Scott Arrol says. A growing number of organisations, businesses and people are using their laptops and other devices working from home because of the virus threat.

COVID-19: the impacts on technology

Auckland - As the COVID-19 outbreak spreads into its third month, the virus is covering much of the world and things could get worse. The global financial markets have plummeted in what could be similar to the Global Financial Crisis, 60 percent of people across Asia are worried for their financial security. London

Steps to building trustworthy AI in Aotearoa

Wellington - The AI Forum of New Zealand today published a set of guiding principles to help build public trust in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) across New Zealand. Forum executive director Emma Naji says the principles provide overarching high-level guidance for anyone involved in designing or developing AI

Women’s day Sunday – Kiwi women fitter than men

Christchurch - Sunday is international women’s day and Exercise NZ says while globally New Zealand has a poor physical activity statistic rating, Kiwi women in many age groups beat men in terms of exercise stickability. Women are more focused on fitness than men, ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says with 54 percent

AI Forum of NZ backs set up of new digital council

Wellington - The AI Forum of New Zealand today came out in support of the government taking digital understanding to the next level with the announcement of the new Digital Council. “We are thrilled that included in the council line up is one of our executive members, Rachel Kelly,” Forum executive director Emma