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The Business of Tech

The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin. 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 @businessdesk_nz Proudly sponsored by

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41:29

Digging deep into 2degrees Shaping Business 2023

The Business of Tech ·

2023/08/09

This week's episode is sponsored by 2degrees and takes a deep look at the telco's Shaping Business report for 2023. Ben interviews a guest panel that includes: 2degrees chief business officer Andrew Fairgray, Mitre10 CEO Andrea Scown, and Founder of Valocity, Data Insight and Generate Zero Carmen Vicelich. Plus, Ben and Peter share their own views on some of the key findings. Subscribe on iHeart Radio or wherever you get podcasts. From our browsers to yours – recommended reading from across the

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45:52

Can good data help tackle climate change?

The Business of Tech ·

2023/08/02

This month was the hottest in recorded history, and the evidence that humanity is at fault is irrefutable. That's why episode 14 is all about how using data and digital tools could help start to move the needle on greenhouse gas emmissions. From next year, listed companies are going to be expected to disclose their emmissions in their annual reports. KPMG director and data specialist Greg Scott joins to explain what that means and what the benefits to both planet and businesses could be. That's

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43:54

The benefits of rocket fishing, with Peter Beck

The Business of Tech ·

2023/07/26

It's episode 13 and Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck joins to talk about why the company gave up on catching rockets with helicopters to focus on fishing them out of the ocean instead. Beck also gives detail into what's happening at Rocket Lab and where he sees Aotearoa New Zealand on the global space industry stage. News topics: Twitter is out, X is... well, Twitter's called X now. Cutting costs of contracting with cozy consultants. Are we ready for an all-AI ad agency? Subscribe on iHeart

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43:04

Tāwhaki is building a South Island space hub that's...

The Business of Tech ·

2023/07/19

Tāwhaki chief exec Linda Falwasser and BryceTech managing director Simon Potter join this week to talk about the big plans for an aerospace hub on the Kaitorete Spit in Canterbury, and how it can help rejuvenate the surrounding land and water. We also speak to Brooke Lord from the NZ and Aus recruitment peak body RCSA about the sudden drop in tech job listings. Our news topics include: Monopoly concerns over Microsoft acquiring Activision AI in Hollywood - actor strikes and Oppenheimer's

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47:28

Nigel Latta on the psychology of scammers

The Business of Tech ·

2023/07/12

No one is 100% immune to being scammed and for businesses, one simple mistake can cost dearly. We talk to Nigel Latta who has returned to NZ's screens with You've Been Scammed, a deep dive on the business of scams in Aotearoa and has some top tips for who to be wary of and how to avoid becoming a victim yourself. Tech news covered: Should we have a sovreign cloud for AI? The impending end of 3G mobile networks. Twitter v Threads (because we can't help ourselves). From our browsers to yours,

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46:46

Neil deGrasse Tyson on the power of a cosmic perspective

The Business of Tech ·

2023/07/05

In episode 10 we talk to science communicator extraordinaire Neil deGrasse Tyson. In an interview with Ben, Neil shares his views on commercialising space, the cesspit of social media, science's racist history, and more. They discuss his latest book, in which Neil asks what people, governments and businesses can learn by looking at the world from a cosmic perspective. Ben and Peter also discuss the shifting sands for One NZ and Spark, Twitter's latest floundering, and the launch of UK-based fintech

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67:01

What's in store for Aotearoa, with Kiwi futurist Ben...

The Business of Tech ·

2023/06/28

In Episode 9 of The Business of Tech we quickly dip into the 2023 NZ Hi Tech Awards. Then, we catch up with Ben Reid, Aotearoa's leading futurist, the creator of the influential Memia weekly newsletter, NZTE Beachheads advisor, and business consultant. What do Kiwi businesses need to know about the generative AI revolution? Can robotics help transform our manufacturing sector, and is there still life in the metaverse? Tune in to hear Ben's take on all of this and insight on how we, in the words of

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40:54

Govt’s digital tsar on cloud, AI and regulating tech

The Business of Tech ·

2023/06/21

In episode 8, we feature an extended interview with Paul James, the government's chief digital officer, and the chief executive officer of Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). James is the man responsible for coordinating how government departments adopt technology and the work DIA does also has a key impact on how digital services are delivered to citizens and how aspects of the digital realm are regulated in Aotearoa. Our chat ranged far and wide, spanning the government’s

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41:01

NZ needs women founders, with Marian Johnson

The Business of Tech ·

2023/06/14

Special guest Marian Johnson, chief executive of the Ministry of Awesome, features in episode 7 to explain the benefits that women founders can bring to NZ's economy, and how we can best support women who decide to follow their own high growth startup dreams. Before that, Ben and Peter talk cybersecurity, with commentary from Microsoft's local national security officer Mark Anderson, following the Privacy Commissioner stating that two-factor authentication is now "a bare minimum" They talk about

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35:34

Apple's big VR swing, with Dr Sarb Johal

The Business of Tech ·

2023/06/07

This week, Ben and Peter are joined by Apple watcher Dr Sarb Johal from A+ Report to talk about the biggest Apple product drop since the Apple Watch - the Vision Pro. They ask what it will take for the device to catch on and who the actual customers could be. Sarb shares what he expects to see for the future of Apple's attempts at mixed reality and why he thinks Apple's share price dropped in response to its 'spatial computer' launch. Plus, they chat about the other news out of the Worldwide

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48:17

Who wants an AI buddy? With Ambit's Tim Warren

The Business of Tech ·

2023/05/31

This week it's all about generative AI and LLMs on episode five. Ben and Peter dig into the NZ Privacy Commission's 'expecations' around businesses using tools like ChatGPT and consider how it compares it to the EU's regulatory approach. They ask who will win the race to the AI personal assistant (and what does that even mean) and consider who will be the winners in the race to build infrastructure to support the AI revolution. Finally, Peter talks to AI chatbot expert Tim Warren, CEO and founder

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48:39

Startups, the budget, and bounties for bugs - with...

The Business of Tech ·

2023/05/24

This week, the state of NZ’s startup scene is on Ben and Peter’s minds following the release of TIN’s 2023 Technology Investment Report. They discuss key points from Ben’s interview with TIN managing director Greg Shanahan. They ask how good the 2023 budget was for tech and science. Then, Capture the Bug founder and CEO Ankita Dhakar explains to Peter why businesses should be putting out bounties for flaws in their systems. New episodes every Thursday. Follow or subscribe to get it delivered

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35:11

Inside 2degrees' satellite deal, with Mark Callander

The Business of Tech ·

2023/05/17

Welcome to episode three of The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin and BusinessDesk technology editor Ben Moore. This week we're joined by Mark Callander, chief executive of our sponsor 2degrees. The word of the day is satellites as Mark draws back the curtain on the telco's partnership with Lynk Global for its upcoming satellite-to-mobile tech to deliver cell service to customers out of the range of cell towers. Mark outlines what it does, how it works, and why it’s

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47:16

Ginny Andersen on tech in NZ, plus author Ashlee...

The Business of Tech ·

2023/05/10

Welcome to episode two of The Business of Tech, hosted by leading tech journalist Peter Griffin and BusinessDesk technology editor Ben Moore. It’s a two-fer this week on The Business of Tech as Peter and Ben pack their second episode full of tech talk. First up is Ashlee Vance, author of When the Heavens Went on Sale – a dive into the history of the commercialisation of space, including New Zealand’s own Peter Beck and Rocket Lab. Second, communications and digital economy minister Ginny Andersen

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43:39

Judith Collins on AI and regulating tech, plus inside...

The Business of Tech ·

2023/05/03

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. New episodes every Thursday. Follow or subscribe to get it delivered straight to your favourite

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