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New Zealand can do better in the world of agritech because it has such great potential for its agriculture industry and monetising big tech investment offshore, a San Diego-based Kiwi from Wellington says. Arama Kukutai is a partner in American investment company Finistere which has built and backed companies worth more than $US5 billion. He … Continue reading "NZ can do better in the world of agritech"
16 May 2018
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Beyond the Hype – A Practical Use Case of Blockchain Technology
Mitchell Pham shares his perspective on the applications of Blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies: Many Blockchain conversations seem to focus on crypto finance – the issuance of currency or tokens to raise capital for projects or businesses. Very quickly, these conversations move into listing the tokens on crypto exchanges, and then token value and trading volume, and … Continue reading "Beyond the Hype – A Practical Use Case of Blockchain Technology"
15 May 2018
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NZ fintech businesses helping the wider Kiwi public
New Zealand fintech businesses are working toward an inclusive society despite some experts saying the gap between the have and have nots is getting wider, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. Smart new tech innovation companies such as Sharesies is seeking greater support and involvement from people in the middle to lower income areas, Brown … Continue reading "NZ fintech businesses helping the wider Kiwi public"
15 May 2018
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Aotearoa gears up for biggest tech festival ever
This year’s week long festival promises to be the biggest and best ever, with nearly 480 events around the country. Techweek’18 runs from Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 May and showcases all things tech and industry specific applications. Major headline events include Good for the World Open Days in Auckland, 10 Billion Mouths in Tauranga, … Continue reading "Aotearoa gears up for biggest tech festival ever"
13 May 2018
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New Zealand seriously needs a national AI strategy
New Zealand seriously needs a national AI strategy to keep pace of global change in technology, the Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand (AIFNZ) research report, just released, says. AI is emerging as a transformative set of tools and technologies to solve many business and social problems. The report says more than half of New … Continue reading "New Zealand seriously needs a national AI strategy"
06 May 2018
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AI Forum’s research report, Artificial Intelligence: Shaping a Future New Zealand.
This evening, we proudly launched the AI Forum’s research report, Artificial Intelligence: Shaping a Future New Zealand. The report is the culmination of nearly a year’s work with research partners IDC and Sapere, examining the local and international AI landscapes and investigating potential impacts on New Zealand’s economy and society. The report identifies key opportunities … Continue reading "AI Forum’s research report, Artificial Intelligence: Shaping a Future New Zealand."
02 May 2018
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NZ fintech sector out pacing rest of the world
New Zealand is the least corrupt country in the world, but it needs to learn from larger fintech markets like Australia, Singapore and London and more rapidly adapt to technologies such as blockchain and crypto-currencies, a Kiwi fintech expert says.
02 May 2018
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AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity
Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform lives of New Zealanders just like the arrival of electricity 130 years ago, according to a landmark new research report released today. The report says AI has the potential to increase New Zealand’s gross domestic product by up to $53 billion by 2035 across 18 industries.
02 May 2018
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AI tech at tipping point
AI is being increasingly used to make lives easier and more productive. The potential of AI can be found across every facet of society, including business, entertainment, finance, health, manufacturing and more, he says.
02 May 2018