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Four Victoria University students plan to make life easier for business owners with a digital assistant that helps with the day-to-day tasks of running their operations. The idea formed part of the winning entry for the national MYOB IT Challenge. Their idea is to develop an application that allows users of cloud-based accounting software to … Continue reading "Wellington students win IT award by pushing boundaries"
10 July 2017
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Agri business using IoT will jolt the NZ economy
A new research study has identified agri-business as one of the best opportunities to use the internet of things (IoT) for economic advantage in New Zealand, mainly because of the contribution that agriculture already makes to the Kiwi economy.
02 July 2017
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Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold
Cities will become safer and more desirable to live in when the internet of things (IoT) takes hold a research study report says.
02 July 2017
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IoT could be worth more than $2.2 billion to NZ over 10 years
An historic and landmark national research study estimates the roll out of IoT (internet of things) is likely to produce a benefit for the New Zealand economy of billions of dollars. The study found that just across a mere nine common IoT applications the potential net benefit over 10 years could be $2.2 billion in … Continue reading "IoT could be worth more than $2.2 billion to NZ over 10 years"
29 June 2017
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The Internet of Things – Accelerating a Connected New Zealand
The Internet of Things – Accelerating a Connected New Zealand was launched on 29 June in Wellington by the New Zealand IoT Alliance. Read the Executive Summary or the full research report.
29 June 2017
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IoT will be supported by artificial intelligence by 2020
It is predicted that within three years 100 percent of all effective IoT efforts will be supported by cognitive or artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, a landmark New Zealand IoT Alliance study says.
29 June 2017
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Why political correctness is hurting diversity
Within a mere ten days, I have bounced between speaking in front an audience comprised of just five percent women to another skewed at 99 percent. The former audience included over 800 Chief Information Officers (CIOs) for The New Zealand CIO Summit 2017, the latter around 60 young girls during ShadowTech Day. During this time, … Continue reading "Why political correctness is hurting diversity"
28 June 2017
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What It Means To Be ‘Human’ In A World of Technology
I’ve been truly honoured to Chair the 2017 New Zealand CIO Summit, helping Conferenz and IDC create an event to engage, recognize, and delight national technology executives. During my opening speech, I introduced myself by saying, “I’m Rachel and I’m the Human that will be guiding you over the next two days”.
25 June 2017
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Local software company signs major deal with Mexican Government
Wellington based company, Solity Software New Zealand has won a substantial contract with Mexico’s agriculture ministry, Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA).
25 June 2017