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Government must focus more on tech in schools

New Zealand tech industry leader Graeme Muller today encouraged the government to put more focus on the introduction of the digital technology curriculum for schools. In less than two months, from January next year, all schools are required to implement the new curriculum content for all studen

December 9, 2019

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NZTech Inform – why are our schools not ready?

Kia ora readers, Last week, we started the multi-city tour to develop a New Zealand Digital Technology Sector Industry Transformation Plan (ITP). Working with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and our regional partners, NZTech is gathering feedback from through

December 2, 2019

Industry News

NZ finance sector primed for AI – research report

The New Zealand financial sector is primed for AI (artificial intelligence), a new national research report says. The AI Forum of New Zealand’s research study says the financial and insurance sectors are probably better prepared to incorporate and reap rewards from AI implementation than other

December 2, 2019

#Artificial Intelligence

Industry News

AI a revolutionary force for the NZ insurance trade

AI is one of the most revolutionary forces for the insurance trade in New Zealand today, a major landmark national AI report just released says.   The recent intense interest in AI is a result of factors such as increasing computing power, increased accessibility to mass data, and burgeonin

November 28, 2019

#Artificial Intelligence #Fintech

Industry News

$6.4billion in labour efficiencies to be made in NZ’s economy

New Zealand urgently needs to increase its focus on an AI-enabled future, particularly investment, skills and talent, research, trusted data, ethics and regulation, a major new national artificial intelligent research report says. The AI Forum of New Zealand report has investigated the potential

November 27, 2019

#Artificial Intelligence #Fintech

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NZTech Inform – what do you want for the digital tech sector?

Kia ora readers, This week, we start the multi-city tour for the Digital Technology Sector – Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) workshops.  Working with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and our regional partners, NZTech is gathering feedback from throughout the c

November 26, 2019

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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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