The role of the Chief Information Officer is changing faster than ever, with artificial intelligence pushing the position well beyond its traditional focus on technology management. At the NZ CIO Summit in Auckland, Jonathan Rickard, Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft CX at Fusion5, explained that CIOs are now expected to guide digital transformation across the …
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The Trump administration has unveiled plans for its Golden Dome missile defence initiative, a $175 billion program designed to create a four-tiered protective shield over the United States. According to a government presentation obtained by Reuters, the project is expected to reach operational readiness by 2028, a deadline described as highly ambitious given the system’s …
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Three years after the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western nations continue to maintain significant levels of trade with Moscow. Billions of euros and dollars in energy and commodity imports, ranging from liquefied natural gas to uranium, still flow into the US and European Union, while India has rapidly expanded its purchases of …
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Trade between India and the United States is huge, and it touches many things we use every day, from T-shirts and phones to medicines and almonds. When tariffs (import taxes) go up, costs often rise across these supply chains. We’ll break down what’s going on, who’s affected, and what comes next; all based on the …
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Apple has announced plans to invest an additional $100 billion in US manufacturing over the next four years, marking a significant expansion of its domestic operations. The declaration was made during an event at the White House on August 6, 2025, where CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump. The move is part of a …
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The United States and China are preparing for a new round of trade talks in Stockholm, with the goal of prolonging a temporary pause on further tariff increases. The talks, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, come ahead of an August 12 deadline when the current ceasefire in …
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Matt Lyteson, Chief Information Officer at IBM, has embraced a thoughtful approach to artificial intelligence, balancing enthusiasm for its potential with a careful assessment of its challenges. His AI strategy is shaped not by hype but by a clear-eyed focus on sustainable transformation. While he acknowledges that AI is far from a fleeting trend, Lyteson …
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A recent report by The Information suggests that Microsoft and OpenAI are reviewing specific aspects of their collaboration, with a key focus on a clause related to artificial general intelligence (AGI). Under the existing terms, Microsoft’s access to AGI developed by OpenAI would cease once that level of intelligence is attained. Microsoft is reportedly requesting …
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As economic uncertainty and operational volatility persist into 2025, AI has become a focal point in boardroom discussions. Despite its prominence, the actual impact of AI across enterprises remains limited. Research indicates that only a small fraction of organizations have successfully integrated AI into core business processes, signaling a widespread gap between AI ambition and …
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Amid rising concerns over AI reshaping the job market, Bill Gates has shared a firm stance regarding the future of programming. While acknowledging that AI is poised to displace a range of professions, Gates maintains that software development will continue to be driven entirely by humans, even in the distant future. With the rapid progress …
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