'Sliding away' - NZ tech boss on local control of 'the data centre economy'

PremiumHome / BusinessUpdatedChris KeallTechnology Editor/Senior Business Writer·NZ Herald·31 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM10 mins to read‌Datacom group chief executive Greg Davidson.Datacom group chief executive Greg Davidson.New Zealand needs a discussion on who owns, and profits from, data centres in our country, says Datacom group chief executive Greg Davidson.

The boss of our largest homegrown IT services firm – with 2026 revenue of $1.6 billion – also revealed his top tips for dealing with surging AI

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'Sliding away' - NZ tech boss on local control of 'the data centre economy'

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