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For Western Union refugees and immigrants are the ultimate market

This article from Bloomberg depicts how globally- deployed financial technology (FinTech) impacts this social phenomenon and how it became a lucrative market for Western Union. Early in the summer of 2014, executives at Western Union offices around the globe began to notice something strange. The

June 21, 2017

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Bitcoin startups stalled by banks

A FinTech industry without cryptocurrency is simply absurd in this day and age.  Read all about this emerging market and the challenges facing bitcoin exchanges as they try to establish themselves in New Zealand.  There is a massive opportunity presented by cryptocurrencies and we need to be encou

June 21, 2017

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NZTech Update - Coworking, startups and social platforms

ALERT - Please make sure your company responds to the New Zealand Tech Skills Demand Survey. We need to know your needs if we are to help solve your skills and talent shortages! Kia Ora Readers After joining the NZTech board last year, a big focus of mine has been working closer within the New Zea

June 19, 2017

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NZTech Update - Coworking, startups and social platforms

ALERT - Please make sure your company responds to the New Zealand Tech Skills Demand Survey. We need to know your needs if we are to help solve your skills and talent shortages! Kia Ora Readers After joining the NZTech board last year, a big focus of mine has been working closer within the New Zea

June 19, 2017

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Only 14 percent of large NZ businesses have deployed IoT

New Zealand is well positioned for the Internet of Things (IoT), such as fast fibre, however a national tech leader urged for the country to do better. NZTech chief executive and chair of the New Zealand IoT Alliance Graeme Muller says only 14 percent of large businesses have deployed any IoT. Ar

June 18, 2017

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NZTech News

NZ agriculture needs to latch onto tech faster

New Zealand’s primary industries need to latch on to technology faster to support the economic growth of its agri sector and become a world leader in a fast growing agritech market, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. NZTech members have joined hundreds of other firms at Fieldays in Hami

June 13, 2017

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NZTech Update - Community connections, research and events

Hi Readers A few years ago, after having three knee surgeries, I discovered the gym. What I love about my gym is how it fosters a strong community, inclusive of everyone's strengths and abilities. It nurtures its community and doesn't leave anyone behind. It reminds us that we are the same, that we

June 12, 2017

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NZ needs to move faster in embracing technology

A leading Kiwi tech expert has slammed New Zealand’s slow progress to embrace technology. Rachel Kelly, deputy chair of NZTech and director of Waikato business growth company SparkTank, says New Zealand is lagging behind other countries in technology adoption. “Yes, we are slowly ramping up

June 11, 2017

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Tech is the real winner!

Last week, I was fortunate to be named a finalist in the AUT Business School Excellence in Business Support Awards. In my category, I feel honoured to stand alongside two well known leaders who have made amazing contributions to New Zealand businesses, and am excited to be joining other finalists ac

June 11, 2017

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