Cloud costs are rising as AI permeates core business processes

Cloud costs are rising as AI permeates core business processes

The latest data from Omdia shows that global cloud spending will reach US$110.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 29% year-on-year. The firm said growth is driven by AI, with demand expanding to storage and networking. Full-year spending reached US$399.6 billion, up 24% year-on-year. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are … Read more

Baby watching: This Apple service is available to parents in 25 countries – why is NZ missing out?

Baby watching: This Apple service is available to parents in 25 countries - why is NZ missing out?

“I want my daughter to feel free and confident, knowing that she can reach us whenever she needs, but I’m not ready to put a smartphone in her hands yet,” said one tech-savvy father of a 10-year-old. Herald. He said the service will change the lives of parents. “There are so many things that come … Read more