NZTech News

The 10 job skills you will need by 2020!

In less than five years, over a third of skills that are considered important in the workplace today will have changed. We stand on the brink of a technological revolution known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution that will fundamentally transform the way we live and work. Also known as Industry 4.0

May 24, 2016

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More than $16 billion worth of tech talent on show at this week's NZ Hi-Tech Awards

The New Zealand technology sector which is the fastest growing sector in the country with more than 28,000 companies generating in excess of $16 billion worth of GDP, will soak in the glam and glitter on Friday night at the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards. The hi-tech industry is one of the largest ex

May 18, 2016

Events, Industry News

What makes kiwi innovation truly unique?

Hear international judges share their perspectives on New Zealand’s innovation ahead of the NZ Hi-Tech Awards Gala Dinner on 20 May. View the video clip here

May 18, 2016

Industry News

Grow fast or die slow: why unicorns are staying private

McKinsey & Company reports that  fast-growing technology companies have fewer reasons to go public than they did in the past. In recent years, an increasing number of tech companies have achieved ‘unicorn’ status, that is valuations over $1b in private markets. At the end of 2015, 146 priva

May 13, 2016

Events

AmCham DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards launch

The American Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the 2016 AmCham – DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate business achievement between New Zealand and the United States.  AmCham works closely with its members and companies trading with the USA to enhance and exp

May 11, 2016

Industry News

Edtech will be a $200 billion global market

Education technology will be a $200 billion global market by 2017, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. NZTech is organising a major New Zealand education technology summit in Auckland on July 5 and 6 for schools, tertiary institutes, edtech organisations and relevant government departments

May 10, 2016

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New visa for entrepreneurs great boost for NZ

The Government’s launch of a new global impact visa will expand the developing New Zealand story of resourcefulness, integrity and care for the people and land, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. NZTech has been an advocate of the visa to encourage more young entrepreneurs to New Zealan

May 9, 2016

Industry News

VEX Robotics World Champions again!

For the eighth year in a row New Zealand earned the right to call themselves World Champions at  the VEX Robotics World Championships held in Louisville this weekend. Lynfield College achieved the ultimate accolade being crowned the winners of the High School Excellence Award. They join an elite gr

April 26, 2016

NZTech News

Get your geek on: What skills and experience are IT employers looking for?

The information technology (IT) industry in New Zealand is booming and desperate for fresh talent. The number of jobs in the digital/IT field is expected to grow by up to 50% in the next 10 years. Tech is no longer the domain of the introverted maths genius. These days there are plenty of creative

April 22, 2016

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