PriyaPatel
TLDR: New Zealand tech leaders identify key 2024 priorities
Some key points from the article:
- New Zealand’s technology leaders are focusing on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity for 2024.
- Issues identified include AI talent, digital skills, and high-tech manufacturing.
New Zealand’s technology leaders are facing a critical point in 2024, as highlighted in a report by the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ). The report emphasizes the importance of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity as major priorities for the year ahead. In 2023, New Zealand slipped in the Portulans Network Readiness Index (NRI), reflecting concerns about AI talent, digital skills, and high-tech manufacturing among chief information officers and technology leaders.
The “TUANZ Aotearoa’s Digital Priorities in 2024” report, supported by One New Zealand, outlines significant digital trends and issues. Key themes include AI, cybersecurity, and digital equity, highlighting the need for innovation and collaboration with the government to regulate emerging technologies and ensure data privacy. Other priorities identified in the report include building resilience, embracing cloud technology, and promoting digital equity to support the digital transformation.
Business and technology leaders are urged to be adaptable and resilient in the face of unforeseen challenges. The adoption of cloud technology during the COVID-19 pandemic has paved the way for emerging opportunities in AI, allowing businesses to streamline processes and focus on higher value tasks. However, it is crucial to navigate data privacy and ethics policies to protect consumers while leveraging these tools for business advantage.
Overall, the report underscores the risks and opportunities facing New Zealand businesses in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. It calls for a strategic approach to harnessing technology for economic growth and global competitiveness. The full “Aotearoa’s Digital Priorities in 2024” report is available for download on the TUANZ website.
Source: Insurance Business New Zealand
