Media Releases

Kiwi virtual reality and augmented reality getting real

The New Zealand virtual reality and augmented reality (VRAR) industry sector’s forecast revenues are estimated to be worth more than $320 million within two years, a report release today says. The publication was commissioned by the New Zealand Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Association (N

October 19, 2017

Industry News

Fresh tech advances driving growth in fintech

New Zealand financial sector will be able to provide their clients with unprecedented online advice from next year and a leading fintech expert today urged companies to start looking to the process sooner rather than later as the FMA is expecting substantial submissions early next year. FinTechNZ 

October 18, 2017

#Fintech

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NZTech Update - AI and Digital Transformation

Hi Readers, If you emailed me recently, I apologise if I haven’t replied. My only excuse is that I turned off my phone and had a couple of weeks away, returning to a few hundred messages. Despite living in technology filled world, there is nothing quite like a digital holiday to cleanse the mind.

October 16, 2017

Industry News, NZTech News

More Kiwis buying into artificial intelligence

New Zealanders are buying into the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) as it is creeps into many walks of everyday life, an AI specialist says. New Zealand needs to actively embrace artificial intelligence at a faster rate as an extraordinary opportunity and challenge for New Zealand’s futur

October 16, 2017

#Artificial Intelligence

Media Releases

Leading NZ tech businessman honoured

A leading tech businessman, who has possibly done more to improve trade ties with Vietnam than any other New Zealander, was last night recognised for his leadership at the Auckland University of Technology Business School’s NZ Business Support Excellence awards. Augen director, NZTech and FinTech

October 11, 2017

Industry News

China investor superstars seek tech opportunities

Source: https://exportertoday.co.nz/news/china-investor-superstars-seek-tech-opportunities   A high profile group of investors from China are coming to New Zealand seeking to learn more about opportunities with New Zealand technology companies. New Zealand technology companies are invited t

October 11, 2017

#Fintech

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NZTech Update - Digital Nations & Techweek'18

Hi Readers, I thought you may like a quick update on significant NZTech event projects that are currently in development: Mark your diary for 19-20 February for Digital Nations 2030. This Summit brings together leading digital governments and international thought leaders alongside local leaders t

October 9, 2017

NZTech News

My year as the NZTech Board Intern

Last year, when I was appointed to the NZTech Board, I knew it was going to be an exciting internship. As a young executive in the tech world I was looking forward to exposing the board to fresh thinking, but at the same time learning about board governance. Admittedly, I wasn't sure what exactly t

October 8, 2017

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NZTech Update - Creativity & collaboration in education

Hi Readers, With business as usual, I have been able to return some of my energy to the new Digital Technologies curricula due to be launched in 2018. This change, if well implemented, provides New Zealand’s education system with an opportunity to evolve. The World Economic Forum recently releas

October 2, 2017