AI adoption in NZ and Australia: news and analysis for NZ businesses

What is changing in AI, automation and business systems, and what it means for organisations in New Zealand and Australia.

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AI adoption in NZ and Australia · 4 Nov 2026

Avanade survey: most ANZ firms can't show AI has paid its way

Avanade research released this week finds 68% of large Australian and NZ firms say AI hasn't yet justified its cost, and most have never formally measured it.

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AI adoption in NZ and Australia: news and analysis for NZ businesses

Avanade survey: most ANZ firms can't show AI has paid its way

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