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There seems to be real momentum developing across New Zealand, as people and organisations collaborate, to help ensure our country is ready to make the most of the digital era. Across the Tech Alliance we are helping prepare future generations for the digital work force, helping startups find winding, promoting our most successful tech firms to the … Continue reading "NZTech Inform – Collaboration That’s Good For The World!"
25 February 2019
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NZTech Inform – Celebrating tech innovation
Last week, I caught up with the NZ Hi-Tech Awards team as we work to integrate the awards as part of the Tech Alliance
18 February 2019
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NZTech Update – Improving digital skills for the future of work
Kia Ora, In January, I was in Hong Kong building connections with their tech sector and investors as there is growing interest in the market from New Zealand tech firms. With a separate legal system to China, good intellectual property protection and a tough anti-corruption force, Hong Kong provides a safe entry point into North … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Improving digital skills for the future of work"
04 February 2019
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NZTech Update – Have your say on R&D
Kia Ora, This week is your last opportunity to have your say on the proposed R&D tax credits bill with submissions closing on 14 December. Your feedback is needed so please don’t be one of those who complain about it in hindsight. Instead, just click the link and write a couple of lines about what … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Have your say on R&D"
09 December 2018
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NZTech Update – Ensuring safe digital identity for everyone
Kia Ora At the Digital Nations Summit in February, we hosted five future focused forums bringing together tech leaders, international experts, government agencies, Ministers and NGO’s to workshop the impact of technology on our economy and society. Separate forums discussed Future of Education and the Workforce, Future Health, Future Finance, Future Production and Future Society. … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Ensuring safe digital identity for everyone"
03 December 2018
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NZTech Update – Dreaming of kitset assembly robots!
Kia Ora One thing about technology is that if you know what you’re doing, it helps you find an awesome bargain! Driven by massive discounts, Black Friday sales may have reached $23 billion in the US, but here in New Zealand Black Friday sales didn’t live up to the hype with many retailers running regular … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Dreaming of kitset assembly robots!"
25 November 2018
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NZTech Update – Collaboration that’s good for the world!
Kia Ora I love it when we all work together as NZ Inc! When I returned home from Europe four years ago, I was amazed at how fragmented the New Zealand business, Government and not-for-profit ecosystem was. Following research that found 66 tech industry groups individually trying to engage with Government, NZTech was formed in … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Collaboration that’s good for the world!"
18 November 2018
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NZTech Update – Sharing insights beyond tech
Kia Ora It’s no secret, I enjoy being busy! This morning I am in Wellington catching up with MBIE and then Minister Wood. I am looking forward to chatting about the CTO role, amongst other things. Then, I have the privilege of presenting to the Future of Work Tripartite Forum who already have a significant … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Sharing insights beyond tech"
13 November 2018
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NZTech Update – The real digital impact in local schools
Kia Ora Last week, I had an interesting experience that drove home to me the need to consider more than just computers and the ability to teach digital technology. I visited Point England School to meet with Russell Burt, the school principal and convenor of the Manaiakalani schools cluster. If you haven’t heard about this … Continue reading "NZTech Update – The real digital impact in local schools"
04 November 2018