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Shadow IT day shaping up as a big success

If the numbers are any indication then the inaugural Shadow IT day being put on today across Auckland is shaping up to be a huge success. The initiative, aimed at encouraging more young women to choose a career in technology, is the brainchild of NZTech and MIT. Over 20 technology companies have vo

August 27, 2014

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NZTech welcomes progress in the move to open up access to government agencies data

The New Zealand Technology Industry Association (NZTech) is welcoming progress on a business transformation project that will make it easier for business to interact with government agencies. The potential that APIs and access to backend government data might simplify transactions with government w

August 4, 2014

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NZTech announces three new board members

The country’s technology industry association has elected three new members to its board at their latest AGM in Auckland. New Zealand Technology Industry Association (NZTech) promotes the technology industry's role in accelerating economic and social advance for New Zealanders, through direct col

August 1, 2014

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Technology Policy Platforms

The policies promoted by NZTech on behalf of our members in the lead up to the 2014 NZ government elections. Vision To make New Zealand the world's most connected nation. Rationale To increase the prosperity and well-being of all New Zealanders we must make strategic use of technology. We need to su

June 30, 2014

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Tech talent connects in Texas

The CEO of one of New Zealand’s fastest growing software companies is praising New Zealand’s involvement in the South by Southwest (SXSW) trade show in Austin, Texas and the follow up online TechConnect event, as much-needed initiatives to attract more tech talent to New Zealand. The SXSW trade

February 24, 2014

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Collaboration promotes Kiwi tech in Texas

A unique collaboration between the private and public sectors will help promote Kiwi tech innovation, recruit investors and attract qualified specialists at next month’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. The New Zealand Technology Industry Association (NZTech) is teaming up wit

February 12, 2014

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Beehive Shows Confidence in Kiwi Innovation

The Patents Act 2013 was voted into law by Parliament in Wellington today. Commerce Minister Craig Foss has created new law that raises the bar for New Zealand patents. It means Kiwi innovators can patent their world leading inventions, without discrimination, in all fields of technology. “Kiwi

December 13, 2013

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Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards

The fastest growing industry sector in New Zealand has reacted strongly to an international report that shows New Zealand has slipped backwards in education standards when compared to other OECD countries. The latest OECD PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) survey revealed that Ne

December 5, 2013

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NZICT applauds the Patents Bill amendments

Changes to sixty-year old legislation will protect inventions and encourage technical innovation Last week, the Government released a progress report on Building Innovation. One of the objectives mentioned in the report is to improve intellectual property settings for the country. As part of this, t

August 30, 2012

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