How not to build a national broadband network
Australia's National Broadband Network is in trouble, shedding 500 staff to cut costs and with declining subscriber numbers as telcos tout 5G wireless broadband services.
China’s experience with mobile payments highlights the pros and cons of a cashless society
Research on China’s experience with mobile payments suggests that people who pay with mobile devices are happier than those who do not.
Griffin on Tech: Bailouts and bans - how tech and politics have become increasingly entangled
From bailing out SVB to threatening to ban TikTok, the US Government's moves this week lead us into dangerous territory.
How green is our industry really?…
A discussion with passionate Massey students led to this blog post on how our lightweight industry actually casts a dark shadow over the environment.
Futurists predict a point where humans and machines become one. But will we see it coming?
Many features of a technological singularity promise amazing enhancements to our lives, but it’s a worry these AIs are the products of private industry.
Web3NZ - the new home for all things Web3 in Aotearoa
A new online community set up by Callaghan Innovation aims to be the go-to place to share ideas and gain advice for those working in the Web3 space.
Griffin on Tech: As tech companies tighten their belts, we should double down on digital skills
The tech sector's fortunes ebb and flow, but the need for advanced digital skills is growing and can add billions in value to the economy.
Want to support companies that support women? Look at your investments through a ‘gender lens’
Gender equity continues to be a significant problem in business globally. Here's a powerful way to tackle it...
Supporting women to thrive in the workplace, international women's day 2023
This is not another International Women's Day blog I promise. This is a post on how I am going to support women to thrive, and how you can join me too.
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The internet in 2023: We are highly connected, but significant disparities remain
As a nation we are more immersed in the online world than ever and overwhelmingly see the internet as a force for good. But...
Growing the industry: Education programme Tahi Run Toru Tech
16,000+ tamariki (children) were involved across the motu
1,900+ teachers learned more about the digital technology curriculum while supporting learners through the programme
80% of the 2022 nat…
