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Independent analysis & stories from the Pacific

Technology insights, practical business guides, and stories about the people and organisations shaping Fiji's future. Written by Sahil Kumar, ArtWiz.

FijiAITechBusiness

A Deepfake Fiji TV Presenter Is Promoting a Fake Investment Scheme — And the UN Says the Whole Pacific Is a Target

An AI-generated video is impersonating a real Fiji One News presenter to sell a fraudulent investment scheme. Fiji TV and the Reserve Bank have both condemned it. The UN says this is just the beginning for the Pacific.

July 18, 20267 min read
FijiAIPolicyTech

Fiji Is Building Its AI Rules Backwards (On Purpose)

Fiji isn't rushing AI regulation. It's deliberately sequencing it last — built on top of cybersecurity, national ID, and cloud foundations first. The target is 2027. Here's what that actually means for businesses operating in Fiji right now.

July 9, 20266 min read
ITFijiTechBusiness

AI Is Rewriting the Economics of Outsourcing — Where Does That Leave Fiji?

Generative AI is automating the exact work that made BPO profitable: high-volume, rules-based tasks. Fiji is betting its economic future on growing that industry at precisely the moment the industry is changing shape.

July 7, 20268 min read
BusinessFijiTech

Xero vs MYOB for Fijian Businesses: What Local Accountants Actually Need to Know

Both platforms handle invoicing and bookkeeping. Neither is built for FRCS, FNPF, or Fiji's VAT system. Here's what that gap actually means for Fijian SMEs making the choice.

July 6, 20267 min read
ITFijiTechBusiness

Why Google Picked a Fiji Golf Resort Beach to Build the Pacific's Newest Data Center

Google is spending US$250 million to build a data center and cable landing station at Natadola, Fiji. Here's what's actually happening, what it means for Pacific connectivity, and what it still doesn't solve.

July 5, 20268 min read
ITFijiBusinessInfrastructure

IT Infrastructure in Fiji: What Most Businesses Get Wrong

Most Fijian businesses treat IT as a cost centre — something to fix when it breaks. After 8 years managing infrastructure across hospitality, retail, and construction, here's what that mindset actually costs.

July 1, 20266 min read
BusinessFijiTutorialTech

How to Set Up a Professional Business Email in Fiji (And Where to Get Your Domain)

Still using a Gmail or Yahoo address for your business? Here's how to get a professional email like you@yourbusiness.com — including where to register your domain in Fiji, and which email host is right for your budget.

June 21, 20268 min read
TechWeb DevProject

Building FinanceOS: A Free, Privacy-First Personal Finance App

Most budgeting apps cost money, track your data, or both. I built FinanceOS as a free, forever-private alternative — no backend storage, no subscriptions, your financial data never leaves your browser.

June 15, 20267 min read
TechTutorialITBusiness

Office 365 for Small Business in Fiji: A Complete Setup Guide

Microsoft 365 gives your business professional email, Teams, SharePoint, and 1TB of cloud storage for under $6 USD per user per month. Here's how to set it all up from scratch — no IT department required.

June 1, 20267 min read
ITBusinessFiji

Why Fijian Businesses Are Losing Money on Bad Software Decisions

Pirated Office, personal Gmail for business, Excel doing the job of five different systems — the pattern repeats across every industry. Here's what these decisions are actually costing you.

May 20, 20265 min read