Welcome to episode one of The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin and BusinessDesk technology editor Ben Moore. 

This week, the pair talk about Ben's recent trip to Microsoft's HQ in the US and what the company has planned for OpenAI. Then, Peter interviews Judith Collins who shares her views on government's role in the tech sector.

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Welcome to episode one of The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist <a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/journalist/peter-griffin">Peter Griffin</a> and <a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/podcasts">BusinessDesk</a> technology editor <a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/journalist/ben_moore">Ben Moore</a>. 
This week, the pair talk about Ben's recent trip to Microsoft's HQ in the US and what the company has planned for OpenAI. Then, Peter interviews Judith Collins who shares her views on government's role in the tech sector.
New episodes every Thursday. Follow or subscribe to get it delivered straight to your favourite podcatcher.
@petergnz
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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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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.
@petergnz
@bentm_journo
@businessdesk_nz
Proudly sponsored by 2degrees Business!

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Judith Collins on AI and regulating tech, plus inside Microsoft HQ

Other than a few big-swing failures, it’s been a bit of a holding pattern for consumer technologies this year, with many minor improvements but nothing truly revolutionary.

This week, Peter and Ben are unpacking all that and more as they dive into the consumer products and services from 2024 they thought were good, bad, and just plain silly.

Topics include the series of disappointments that were built-in artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, Dyson’s $800 headphones, the AI services they actually found useful, hot digital travel tips, a skin-smoothing LED mask and a whole lot more.

This is the last episode for the year and The Business of Tech will be back again with more great guests and tech news analysis on Jan 23, 2025.

Additional music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay.

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Other than a few big-swing failures, it&rsquo;s been a bit of a holding pattern for consumer technologies this year, with many minor improvements but nothing truly revolutionary.
This week, Peter and Ben are unpacking all that and more as they dive into the consumer products and services from 2024 they thought were good, bad, and just plain silly.
Topics include the series of disappointments that were built-in artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, Dyson&rsquo;s $800 headphones, the AI services they actually found useful, hot digital travel tips, a skin-smoothing LED mask and a whole lot more.
This is the last episode for the year and&nbsp;The Business of Tech&nbsp;will be back again with more great guests and tech news analysis on Jan 23, 2025.
Additional music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay.
Subscribe on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-business-of-tech-114330718/">iHeart Radio</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://pod.link/1686022906">wherever you get podcasts</a>
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  Toasting and roasting 2024's biggest gadgets

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We're joined by four stellar journalists who discuss what they saw over the last year and look ahead to what may be yet to come. 

BusinessDesk’s senior markets reporter Rebecca Stevenson offers a deep dive into Rakon's failed takeover and unpacks Gentrack’s success – and the questions that success raises. 

Rob O’Neill, senior reporter at IT industry news outlet Reseller, unpacks the waves of redundancies and talks about AI in big business. 

Finn Hogan, a writer at startup-focused Caffeine Daily, talks through the coolest tech startup highlights, the ups and downs of finding funding, and the industries worth watching. 

The Spinoff founder and media writer Duncan Grieve outlines his concerns over the future of the news amid big tech’s continued domination of the media landscape.  

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We're joined by four stellar journalists who discuss what they saw over the last year and look ahead to what may be yet to come.&nbsp;
BusinessDesk&rsquo;s senior markets reporter Rebecca Stevenson offers a deep dive into Rakon's failed takeover and unpacks Gentrack&rsquo;s success &ndash; and the questions that success raises.&nbsp;
Rob O&rsquo;Neill, senior reporter at IT industry news outlet Reseller, unpacks the waves of redundancies and talks about AI in big business.&nbsp;
Finn Hogan, a writer at startup-focused Caffeine Daily, talks through the coolest tech startup highlights, the ups and downs of finding funding, and the industries worth watching.&nbsp;
The Spinoff founder and media writer Duncan Grieve outlines his concerns over the future of the news amid big tech&rsquo;s continued domination of the media landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/tech-in-2024-what-happened-and-whats-next">Reading list</a>

Tech in 2024: what happened and what’s next

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Steve Vamos' career in tech has spanned decades, starting with IBM straight out of university in the 1980’s, followed by stints at Apple, NineMSN, Microsoft, and Xero.

He says that connecting with people and being open to criticism are key skills for leaders navigating through times of major change.

Vamos also shares more specific advice on navigating change, having hard conversations, and the importance of character.

Plus, Ben and Peter discuss why the Australian social media ban may not be a great idea.

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Peter's Bluesky

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Steve Vamos' career in tech has spanned decades, starting with IBM straight out of university in the 1980’s, followed by stints at Apple, NineMSN, Microsoft, and Xero.
He says that connecting with people and being open to criticism are key skills for leaders navigating through times of major change.
Vamos also shares more specific advice on navigating change, having hard conversations, and the importance of character.
Plus, Ben and Peter discuss why the Australian social media ban may not be a great idea.
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/bentm.bsky.social">Ben's Bluesky</a>
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/petergnz.bsky.social">Peter's Bluesky</a>
<a href="https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/steve-vamos-says-an-open-mind-is-key-to-navigating-change">Reading list</a>

Former Xero CEO Steve Vamos says an open mind is key to navigating change 

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Judith Collins on AI and regulating tech, plus inside Microsoft HQ

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