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It’s that time of the year again! Our annual national festival celebrating tech is only six weeks away. Techweek22 showcases tech creativity, innovations and opportunities throughout Aotearoa. There’s something for everyone, including interactive family friendly events to sector specific demonstrations. This year’s theme is Connect for a better tomorrow, Hono mai e whai hua ai ā taihoa and the preliminary … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – connecting for a better tomorrow"
04 April 2022
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NZTech Inform – digital free days
During the past year, as digital transformation continues, we have focused on the digital skills needed by the tech sector and other parts of the economy. These are the skills needed to create using digital technologies and the largest workstream in the Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) focusses on this. Last week, it was very interesting to see … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – digital free days"
28 March 2022
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NZTech Inform – increasing domestic skills
For the majority of members I meet, skills shortages continue to be their primary focus. This requires a continual drive to increase domestic skills as well as improving access to international talent. Last week on RNZ I highlighted the value of investments being made by firms like AWS, Microsoft and Salesforce in helping grow the domestic pipeline. … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – increasing domestic skills"
21 March 2022
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The rise of cleantech
There is an increasing interest in the role of tech in climate change and environmental sustainability. Callaghan Innovation recently reported a major increase in new funds and investment opportunities for cleantech innovators and an increasing number of developments in the New Zealand ecosystem. NZTech’s Board has launched a new Sustainability Sub-Board which will hold its first meeting this week to … Continue reading "The rise of cleantech"
14 March 2022
Industry News
Targeting new and emerging location technology
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11 March 2022
NZTech News
Creating a better tomorrow
Every week, NZTech members continue to reach out to me stressing that skills shortages are still the number one issue facing their businesses. NZTech and IT Professionals (our sister association, representing individuals in the tech sector) have both been working for several years with members and the Government on multiple ways to improve access to … Continue reading "Creating a better tomorrow"
07 March 2022
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NZTech Inform – Sharing our story!
Two years since the first case of COVID-19 was recorded in New Zealand, it’s encouraging to see the country settling into the next phase. Last week, I was in Wellington visiting members and staying connected with colleagues at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and IT Professionals as we … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Sharing our story!"
28 February 2022
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NZTech Inform – one more sleep!
It’s been great to see the ongoing successes of NZTech members as their companies grow internationally, with plenty of investment activity already underway in 2022. Congratulations to Soul Machines, who last week raised US$70m to advance the way digital people deliver interactive experiences in the Metaverse. Congratulations also to Verify Identity Services, also known as Cloudcheck, who were acquired … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – one more sleep!"
21 February 2022
Industry News