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NZ can learn from the Baltimore cyberattack

New Zealand can take lessons from Baltimore in the United States which until a few days ago, was offline following a ransomware cyberattack for more than a week, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. What does New Zealand need to do to prevent one of its major cities being offline for over

May 21, 2019

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NZTech Inform - Techweek19 is here!

Kia ora Readers, Techweek is here! This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the sell-out Techweek opening event in Auckland. The 7am start didn’t deter over 400 people from celebrating the beginning of Techweek – Good for the World.  The event brought together leaders in CleanTech

May 20, 2019

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Techweek starting around NZ today

Techweek, which kicks off in more than 30 cities and towns around New Zealand today, has grown 10 times in just three years, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. As the global thirst for digital knowledge rapidly accelerates, tech is growing exponentially all over New Zealand and, annually

May 20, 2019

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Few NZ companies have adequate cyber protection

Barely six percent of business and companies in New Zealand have adequate cyber protection which means they are not prepared for cyber-attacks, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. He says the impact of these attacks on the insurance sector would be greater than natural disasters. Brow

May 15, 2019

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NZTech Inform - Why Is Tech Important For All Kiwis?

Kia ora Readers, This morning, I am attending another Future of Work Tripartite Forum strategic session with representatives from across Government, the business community and unions. Every time I am involved with the Tripartite Forum I realise just how incredibly diverse everyone’s take is on

May 13, 2019

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NZ IoT Alliance produces landmark paper for the future

The New Zealand IoT Alliance’s spectrum working group has produced a landmark paper highlighting the importance of IoT spectrum for New Zealand. Technology is advancing so fast, and IoT spectrum will create many new opportunities for businesses to use the technology, to drive more efficiencies

May 13, 2019

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Sweeping changes about to flow through fintech in NZ

Auckland – New Zealand should change its financial tech systems to drive the Kiwi economy or the country may miss out on sweeping changes, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. One of the biggest banks in the world, JP Morgan, is worried about the impact of AI and fintech so much th

May 8, 2019

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NZTech Inform - Attracting and inspiring the best tech talent

Kia ora Readers, Last week, I was chatting with the team at LookSee Tech that attracted more than 48,000 applications for 100 tech roles when the campaign was run 18 months ago. This year, as employers start offering interviews, LookSee Tech will host monthly cohorts. Additionally, rather than

May 7, 2019

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NZTech Inform - What does job automation mean for Kiwis?

Kia ora Readers, After a lengthy renovation, we moved home during Easter. As we carried boxes into the house, I considered how useful it will be, in the future, to have robotic assistance. Later, tidying up outside, I was weed whacking for four hours, wishing for robot help! I had plenty of tim

April 30, 2019