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I think it’s time to have another rant about education! Recently, I have been to meetings and events where a recurring theme has emerged – the looming skills shortage. Just last week at the Woodflow Conference, I was asked how organisations can help their staff learn new skills on this digital journey. Are schools teaching kids … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Igniting the future with digital readiness"
01 July 2018
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NZTech Update – Real barriers to tech uptake
Tomorrow I am in Rotorua speaking at the Woodflow WoodTech Conference. My brief is to provide a holistic view of how rapidly changing technology is changing the way we do business. As I dusted off an exponential technology presentation that I delivered two years ago, it was quite amazing to review the predictions. In 2016, … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Real barriers to tech uptake"
24 June 2018
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NZTech Update – Supporting digital transformation
Kia Ora Today I completed my 169th consecutive day of running as I near the half way point of the ‘365 day challenge’, an attempt to run every single day this year. It takes a lot of commitment to get up every morning for a run, no matter the weather or where you are. Everywhere … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Supporting digital transformation"
19 June 2018
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NZTech Update – Maximising tech sector potential
Kia Ora Even though last week was a short week, it was still a busy one. It was great to get together with many of the country’s EDAs to start thinking about Techweek’19 and share notes on what we are all doing to help increase the uptake of technology throughout New Zealand. MBIE was also … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Maximising tech sector potential"
11 June 2018
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NZTech Update – Building A Digital Economy
Last Friday, submissions for feedback on the proposed R&D tax credits were due. For several years NZTech has been encouraging the introduction of some form of R&D tax credit system. However this is in the context of being an additional method of stimulating R&D and not as a complete replacement to growth grants. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Building A Digital Economy"
04 June 2018
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NZTech Update – UpStarters and Tech Wins!
How amazing was Techweek’18? I hope you were involved, either attending an event, watching TechweekTV or one of the many webcasts. Last week, Techweek’18 hosted 538 tech and innovations events across 36 towns, connecting tens of thousands of Kiwis to the potential of our future. Techweek connected international investors to the potential of our hi-tech … Continue reading "NZTech Update – UpStarters and Tech Wins!"
28 May 2018
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NZTech Update – Techweek Is Here!
We’ve made it! Techweek’18 is on now and all this week. The official count is 538 tech and innovation events throughout New Zealand, so please connect, learn and enjoy. A special thanks to the Prime Minister for joining us in the spirit of Techweek and allowing us to turn her into a hologram to launch the New … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Techweek Is Here!"
21 May 2018
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NZTech Update – Countdown is on!
Last week, it was good to see the Government reopen submissions for the CTO role. No doubt the Minister’s Digital Advisory Group will have their hands full with another wave of applicants. Earlier this year, there were 62 applicants and I’m sure this critical role for New Zealand will attract even more interest the second … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Countdown is on!"
14 May 2018
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NZTech Update – Shaping A Future NZ With AI
Last week, the AI Forum released a major study about the potential for AI in New Zealand. It is available free on the AI Forum website: 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 … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Shaping A Future NZ With AI"
07 May 2018