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Inclusive collaboration needed to drive a digital NZ

The appointment of a chief technology officer for New Zealand is critical for the future of the country if we hope to be a thriving digital nation by 2030, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. He was speaking at the international Digital Nations Summit in Auckland today and reiterated that

February 19, 2018

Industry News, Media Releases

NZ should celebrate its great global tech success – Ian Taylor

Ian Taylor, one of New Zealand’s most prominent tech experts, says New Zealand must celebrate it digital successes as one of the leading tech countries in the world. Taylor received a huge ovation at the international digital nations summit in Auckland today for his impassioned plea to all Kiwis

February 19, 2018

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech INFORM - Digital Futures Spotlight

Last week, New Zealand didn’t get a CTO. While many people found this very disappointing (myself included) it is probably a good thing that the Minister put the brakes on the process until she has an advisory group surrounding her. This is an important role, as we need someone in Government who is

February 18, 2018

Industry News

Hard to consider a world without Uber…what next?

As the nation considers how New Zealand will look as a digital society in 2030, Kiwis need to take a moment to look back the equivalent period of the last 13 years, a prominent tech expert says. In 2005 there was no Uber, Tesla, Airbnb, WeChat, WhatsApp, Viber, Tinder or even a first iteration of

February 18, 2018

#Fintech

Media Releases, NZTech News

How will tech be impacting NZ by 2030?

More than 500 tech people are gathering at the international Digital Nations Summit in Auckland on Monday to share ideas and thoughts about what sort of country New Zealand will be like in 2030 and the role technology will play, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. Close to 200 international

February 14, 2018

Media Releases, NZTech News

Kiwi kids to give world tech experts coding lessons

Some of the world’s leading tech experts, including tech Ministers from other countries, will attend a coding session with a bunch of young New Zealand’s school children at the Young Coders Showcase during the international Digital Nations tech summit in Auckland next week. International and Ne

February 12, 2018

Newsletters, NZTech News

NZTech INFORM - What will NZ look like in 2030?

Hi Readers This week, it’s all go!  I’m in Christchurch tomorrow to attend the Canterbury Tech event, then the quarterly NZTech/EDA meeting, following by an NZTech Connect Event in Wellington on Wednesday.  On Thursday, our TechLeaders Executive host Minister Curran for lunch.  Sprinkled in

February 11, 2018

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NZTech INFORM - Hi-tech reputation strengthens

Kia Ora Readers Welcome to 2018!  I know, it's February already, but it was lovely to a have a break during summer. Last week, I was away for a couple of days, to speak at the global launch of a Kiwi tech firm, Ecosystm, based in Singapore.  Their plan is to democratise data across the global te

February 5, 2018

NZTech News

Celebrate International Women’s Day with us

Join TechWomen for lunch on 8 March, as we showcase local ‘When Diversity Counts’ stories in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Hear inspiring stories of when diversity in the workplace has changed the game! This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #PressforProgress, acknowledging

February 1, 2018

#Women in Technology