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August 5, 2026
Part 3: “Treat model choice as a strategic decision. Closed frontier models where you need the edge, open local models where control matters the most.”
In part 3 of this 3-part series, Liz Knight and Jake Kim discuss how AI governance can scale realistically for mid-sized organisations, why evaluation criteria are central to safe autonomy, and why AI model choice has become a strategic and sovereignty issue.
August 5, 2026
Part 2: “The problem is there is no shared AI mental picture, a map.”
In part 2 of this 3-part series, Liz Knight and Jake Kim continue discussing how organisations should think about agentic AI, AI governance, token use and the changing role of people in an AI-enabled workplace.
August 5, 2026
Part 1: "We became one of the first companies in Korea to build a RAG system” - Lessons from a decade in AI
In part 1 of this 3-part series, Liz Knight, Head of Cyber Security at Theta, speaks with Jake Kim, Theta’s Principal Consultant specialising in generative AI. The conversation focuses on how generative AI has rapidly moved from a novelty to a board-level priority, and what organisations should be thinking about as they move from experimentation to practical, governed adoption.
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May 7, 2026
Microsoft AI Tour – Key Takeaways
Microsoft AI Tour came to Auckland on 21 April, its one-day New Zealand stop on a global roadshow that has run across dozens of cities this year. The event coincided with CEO Satya Nadella's visit to New Zealand, a relatively rare occasion, and drew a large local audience of IT and business leaders.
April 28, 2026
Why GenAI Proof of Concepts Fail in Production and How to Fix It
Moving from the early success of a promising GenAI demo/proof of concept to a reliable, scalable solution used every day across the business is often where the real challenge begins.
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April 15, 2026
Episode 10: Why GenAI Proof of Concepts Fall Short in Production
Many New Zealand organisations are excited by generative AI but stall between proof of concept (POC) and production. Why is this?
March 4, 2026
Tech Trends Shaping Business in 2026
Businesses are navigating a rapidly evolving tech landscape. At Theta, we explored these trends in a two-part podcast series, drawing on insights from a series of executive events held across the country. Attendees used a custom web app to swipe right for trends they see as relevant in the next 12 months, giving us a real-time snapshot of what business leaders are prioritising. Here’s a summary of the key tech trends for 2026 identified by New Zealand business leaders.
January 22, 2026
Watch Now — The Innovation Circuit EP 9: A guide to data protection with Microsoft Purview during the AI revolution
In this episode, we’ll be discussing how to ensure your organisation’s sensitive data remains secure and confidential with Microsoft Purview.
November 11, 2025
Watch Now — The Innovation Circuit EP 8: Swipe Right, Tech Trends leaders are backing for 2026 — Part 2
In this two-part series, we’re diving into emerging tech trends and their potential impact as we look ahead to 2026. The topics we explore are based on insights from a series of executive events we recently hosted with our customers.
October 9, 2025
Watch Now — The Innovation Circuit EP 7: Swipe Right, Tech Trends leaders are backing for 2026 — Part 1
In this two-part series, we’re diving into emerging tech trends and their potential impact as we look ahead to 2026. The topics we explore are based on insights from a series of executive events we recently hosted with our customers.