Industry News

Entries open for 2016 NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Entries are now open for the 2016 NZ Hi-Tech Awards. The Hi-Tech Awards recognise the achievers of the NZ Hi-Tech industry right from start-up and emerging through to the coveted company of the year which was won in 2015 by Xero. In addition categories recognise excellence in the product space c

December 8, 2015

Industry News

New Zealand-created App, Fashion Ghost, wins Entrepreneur’s Auckland Start-up Weekend competition

New Zealand-created App, Fashion Ghost, wins Entrepreneur’s Auckland Start-up Weekend competition powered by Google; entering it into the Global Startup Battle. Now they need New Zealand to get behind their idea and vote for Fashion Ghost. Voting is open from 27 November to 4 December – and you

December 1, 2015

Industry News

Kiwi kids get set to join in global ‘Hour of Code’ campaign

New Zealand students can take their first steps into the exciting world of computer coding next week with the annual ‘Hour of Code’ campaign returning as part of Computer Science Education Week, 7-13 December. Microsoft New Zealand is partnering with computer education groups including OMGTec

December 1, 2015

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NZTech News

Offshore sellers will need to return GST on sale of digital products and services

As expected, the New Zealand Government recently introduced draft legislation that will require offshore sellers to return GST at 15% on sales of digital products and services sold to New Zealand private consumers (ie. B2C supplies). Thanks to the support of NZTech member PWC, NZTech's submission co

November 30, 2015

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NZTech News

Please share your stories with us

NZTech is currently conducting significant research on the impact of technology on New Zealand. Technology is complex, and explaining what it is and how it impacts on the economy is a lot easier with case studies to illustrate the concept and show the positive effects. We’re looking for case s

November 16, 2015

Media Releases, NZTech News

Most NZ companies unaware of cost of cyber security breaches

Most New Zealand companies and organisations are not aware of the probability of and real cost of cyber security breaches, a New Zealand tech expert says. The average global cost of a breach is now $US154 per record and the likelihood is now 22 percent of a breach over a two year period New Zeala

November 15, 2015

Industry News

Bringing Knives to a Gunfight?

Improving the sales efficiency of New Zealand Technology companies. New Zealand’s technology landscape is a remarkable picture of innovation and entrepreneurial courage, producing world leading technology solutions across a range of industries and applications. To maximise this we need to arm our

October 28, 2015

Industry News

Industry provides their view on the education challenge faced by NZ schools - Frances Valintine

Today I received an in-depth thought-leadership piece from David Eaton, the Chief Technology Officer at HP Enterprises, New Zealand. David is someone you want to be in your group of friends as he is insightful and smart, and he is also prepared to mobilise people to drive progress. His paper, ti

October 21, 2015

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Industry News

Can Technology Transform a Community? Yes!

Good things happen when a community comes together with the right opportunities. Can a technology implementation transform an entire community? I believe it’s possible, because I am starting to see it happen. Good things happen when a community comes together to support students and students bui

October 15, 2015

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