\We're diving into data with Snowflake's New Zealand country manager Tony Shaw.

Shaw shares how any size of organisation can benefit from data analytics and AI, emphasising the importance of having high-quality, consolidated information to drive business outcomes. 

He also talks generative AI and the role that good data practice has in realising its potential and mitigating risks.

Plus, tech under Trump: the influence of tech billionaires in the recent election, what it might mean for tech policies, and how it may impact NZ's tech industry.

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

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\We're diving into data with Snowflake's New Zealand country manager Tony Shaw.
Shaw shares how any size of organisation can benefit from data analytics and AI, emphasising the importance of having high-quality, consolidated information to drive business outcomes. 
He also talks generative AI and the role that good data practice has in realising its potential and mitigating risks.
Plus, tech under Trump: the influence of tech billionaires in the recent election, what it might mean for tech policies, and how it may impact NZ's tech industry.
The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.
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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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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.
New Episodes out every Thursday. Follow or subscribe to get it delivered straight to your favourite podcatcher.
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How to put your data to work, plus tech under Trump

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Peter was in California for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying more satellites to support One NZ's satellite to mobile connectivity.  

We dig into the details of that deal, including whether competitors can possibly keep up.

Then, our featured guest is Alex Kendall, one of NZ's most successful tech expats in recent years.

Alex Kendall is the founder of Wayve, an autonomous vehicles company that raised US$1 billion earlier this year. 

He talks about his journey from being raised on a farm in Canterbury, to leading one of the most promising artificial intelligence companies in the world.

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Peter was in California for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying more satellites to support One NZ's satellite to mobile connectivity.  
We dig into the details of that deal, including whether competitors can possibly keep up.
Then, our featured guest is Alex Kendall, one of NZ's most successful tech expats in recent years.
Alex Kendall is the founder of Wayve, an autonomous vehicles company that raised US$1 billion earlier this year. 
He talks about his journey from being raised on a farm in Canterbury, to leading one of the most promising artificial intelligence companies in the world.
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Wayve's Alex Kendall, a billion dollar Kiwi founder. Plus, is SpaceX ready for One NZ's promises? 

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Last year, we prematurely dubbed 2023 the year of AI but how could we have know what 2024 would bring.

Generative AI has solidified it's position in the pantheon of disruptive technologies as hype settled into pragmatism and tech talent across the world put it to work.

We've assembled three AI experts from across NZ's industry to talk about the year in AI that was, and look ahead at what to expect in the year to come.

Our panel consists of Callaghan Innovation chief executive Stefan Korn, Simply Privacy director and principal Frith Tweedie, and Supahuman AI founder and chief executive Dave Howden.

Plus, Peter and Ben can't help but share their own views on where AI is headed.

Additional music by Aberrant Realities from Pixabay

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Last year, we prematurely dubbed 2023 the year of AI but how could we have know what 2024 would bring.
Generative AI has solidified it's position in the pantheon of disruptive technologies as hype settled into pragmatism and tech talent across the world put it to work.
We've assembled three AI experts from across NZ's industry to talk about the year in AI that was, and look ahead at what to expect in the year to come.
Our panel consists of Callaghan Innovation chief executive Stefan Korn, Simply Privacy director and principal Frith Tweedie, and Supahuman AI founder and chief executive Dave Howden.
Plus, Peter and Ben can't help but share their own views on where AI is headed.
Additional music by Aberrant Realities from Pixabay
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AI year in review and what's coming next

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New Zealand's big bet on fibre has paid off in spades, according to a new report by Deloitte that found the $5.5 billion that government and private companies invested into the super fast internet infrastructure has delivered $31b in value due to productivity gains.

Two economists from Deloitte Access Economics, Liza Van Der Merwe and Mayuresh Prasad, walk us through the findings from that report, and what the future may hold for fibre in NZ.

Plus, the first part of a new segment where Garth Bray upgrades from an iPhone 8 to an iPhone 16 and lets us know what he thinks of the latest in smartphone tech.

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

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New Zealand's big bet on fibre has paid off in spades, according to a new report by Deloitte that found the $5.5 billion that government and private companies invested into the super fast internet infrastructure has delivered $31b in value due to productivity gains.
Two economists from Deloitte Access Economics, Liza Van Der Merwe and Mayuresh Prasad, walk us through the findings from that report, and what the future may hold for fibre in NZ.
Plus, the first part of a new segment where Garth Bray upgrades from an iPhone 8 to an iPhone 16 and lets us know what he thinks of the latest in smartphone tech.
The Business of Tech is sponsored by 2degrees for Business.
Subscribe on <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-business-of-tech-114330718/">iHeart Radio</a> or <a href="https://pod.link/1686022906">wherever you get podcasts</a>
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Fibre's impressive return on investment in Aotearoa

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How to put your data to work, plus tech under Trump

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