Peter talks to Lawrence Gasman, the founder of news and research company Inside Quantum Technology, who says that quantum computing and the changes it will bring is now just around the corner.

Whether you’re a total quantum newbie or an industry stalwart this interview will give you something to think about.

We also dig into the latest tech news, including Supie’s downfall and the surprising ups and downs of Big Tech’s Q3 results.

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Peter talks to Lawrence Gasman, the founder of news and research company Inside Quantum Technology, who says that quantum computing and the changes it will bring is now just around the corner.
Whether you’re a total quantum newbie or an industry stalwart this interview will give you something to think about.
We also dig into the latest tech news, including Supie’s downfall and the surprising ups and downs of Big Tech’s Q3 results.
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The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin and BusinessDesk Technology editor Ben Moore.  Every week they take a deep dive into emerging technology and news from the sector to help guide the important decisions all Business leaders make.
Issues such as cybersecurity, retaining trust after a cyberattack, business IT needs, purchasing SaaS tools and more.
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Quantum’s coming, will you be ready?

This week's guest, venture capitalist, founder of PhaseOne and former early employee of Canva Mahesh Muralidhar, shares invaluable insights into the necessity for New Zealand's software startups to expand into the lucrative US market.

He discusses the unique benefits of Kiwi founders on the global stage and some of the cultural things that might be holding them back.  

Plus, the Auckland teen caught smishing with specialised hardware and how China exploited backdoors that US telcos were made to leave open due to regulation.

The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.

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This week's guest, venture capitalist, founder of PhaseOne and former early employee of Canva Mahesh Muralidhar, shares invaluable insights into the necessity for New Zealand's software startups to expand into the lucrative US market.
He discusses the unique benefits of Kiwi founders on the global stage and some of the cultural things that might be holding them back.  
Plus, the Auckland teen caught smishing with specialised hardware and how China exploited backdoors that US telcos were made to leave open due to regulation.
The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/business-of-tech-nz-tech-should-be-taking-on-the-world-now">Reading list</a>

NZ tech should be taking on the world, now

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Can AI ever be truly trustworthy when the stakes are high? That's what machine learning and artificial intelligence researcher Jessica Zosa Forde hopes to achieve with her studies at Brown University.

She joins us to discuss her work on ensuring less common languages don't get forgotten - and how efforts with te reo Māori are leading the way. 

She also highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in these technologies as they become more pervasive in our lives.

Plus, an interview with HP's president of personal systems Alex Cho about how AI-powered PCs may enhance worker satisfaction and productivity.

The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.

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Can AI ever be truly trustworthy when the stakes are high? That's what machine learning and artificial intelligence researcher Jessica Zosa Forde hopes to achieve with her studies at Brown University.
She joins us to discuss her work on ensuring less common languages don't get forgotten - and how efforts with te reo Māori are leading the way. 
She also highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in these technologies as they become more pervasive in our lives.
Plus, an interview with HP's president of personal systems Alex Cho about how AI-powered PCs may enhance worker satisfaction and productivity.
The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/business-of-tech-what-it-takes-to-make-ai-truly-trustworthy">Reading list</a>

What it takes to make AI truly trustworthy

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In this sponsored episode, 2degrees chief technology and information officer Stephen Kurzeja talks about the intricate process of merging the systems of two large telecommunications companies: 2degrees and Vocus.

Kurzeja shares the thought process behind choosing what to keep and what to retire, where to add new products, and where to reign it in.

He discusses company culture, AI and maintaining a laser focus on customer experience during such massive transitions.

Plus, ComCom's call for better coverage maps and Australia's mulling of mandatory AI guardrails.

The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.

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In this sponsored episode, 2degrees chief technology and information officer Stephen Kurzeja talks about the intricate process of merging the systems of two large telecommunications companies: 2degrees and Vocus.
Kurzeja shares the thought process behind choosing what to keep and what to retire, where to add new products, and where to reign it in.
He discusses company culture, AI and maintaining a laser focus on customer experience during such massive transitions.
Plus, ComCom's call for better coverage maps and Australia's mulling of mandatory AI guardrails.
The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/business-of-tech-when-two-become-2degrees-managing-a-major-systems-merge">Reading list</a>

When two become 2degrees - managing a major systems merge

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