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NZTech Inform – Developing Our Economy And Society Towards 2050

Kia ora readers, During Singapore FinTech week, I closely observed the pace that Singapore is successfully adopting and leveraging technology to make the country better for its citizens. I am pleased that New Zealand is taking a leaf out of the Singaporean playbook and is developing in

November 18, 2019

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NZTech Inform – supporting fintech growth

Kia ora readers, Good morning from Singapore! The New Zealand contingent for the Singapore FinTech Week has swelled to over 70 now and I’m proud to be here, working closely with NZTE, supporting these amazing people who are taking New Zealand fintech to the world. Over the past

November 11, 2019

Industry News

MedCan2020 will help launch the Kiwi medical cannabis industry

The medicinal cannabis industry will significantly boost the New Zealand economy, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says. If the regulations around this new productive industry sector is managed correctly, the trade could prove to be extremely lucrative. More than 60 countries are l

November 11, 2019

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Chatbot or digital humans part of daily life in NZ

More New Zealanders every day are becoming used to chatbots or digital employees who serve customer requests which saves companies money. The AI Forum of New Zealand’s recent research report says chatbots are increasingly being used in New Zealand to resolve any queries or issues. Support c

November 7, 2019

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NZTech Inform – How Impressive Is Local Tech Export Growth?

Kia ora readers, Another year goes by and another $1 billion is added to the revenues of the largest New Zealand tech exporters revenues.  Thanks to the annual release of the TIN report which surveys 1,000 New Zealand operated tech exporters, we know the top 200 tech firms grew re

November 4, 2019

Industry News

Fintech helping NZ to becoming a global digital nation

New Zealand is becoming more and more a digital nation and Kiwis expect transactions to be seamless and painless, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. Fintech is the fastest growing part of the tech sector, with new contactless payment about to make a dramatic change to transactions in Ne

November 4, 2019

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Tech will soon reduce deaths from breast cancer

More than 600 women die from breast cancer each year in New Zealand. With an AI augmented screening programme, many of these deaths might be preventable according to the AI Forum of New Zealand’s latest research report. The programme could pay for itself, given that the cost of breast cancer i

November 4, 2019

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AI about to speed up hospital processes – big time

The days of hospital specialists spending more time treating patients and less time processing referrals may soon be over. The AI Forum of New Zealand’s recent health research report says tens of millions of dollars are being spent to come up with an artificial intelligence system to speed up

October 31, 2019

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NZTech Inform – Tech Is The Answer For Wellbeing

Kia ora readers, Recent Statistics New Zealand research showed that nearly a quarter of all New Zealanders experience poor mental wellbeing and struggle to access help as health services are reportedly stretched beyond capacity.  Last week, Xero launched the 2019 Small Bus

October 29, 2019