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NZTech Update - Trade Agenda 2030, FinTech, IoT and more

Hi Readers On Friday, the Prime Minister announced increased focus on international trade and released the government’s Trade Agenda for the next 10 years. It was great to see the tech sector and digital exports highlighted as areas of focus to help improve New Zealand’s export diversification.

March 27, 2017

Industry News

Infographics: global fintech landscape

Want to see the global fintech landscape summed up in an easy on the eye and effortless to digest infographics? You have come to the right place – this excellent infographics has it all, from the hottest start-ups today and those to watch in 2016 to the most supportive countries and governments

March 23, 2017

#Fintech

Media Releases

NZTech backs cyber security stance

NZTech today backed the Government’s continued focus on the New Zealand cyber security strategy and action plan as rogue cyber attacks continue to plague nations and businesses worldwide. New Zealand is not exempt to major security risks which could impinge on the economy and livelihood as a na

March 23, 2017

Industry News, Media Releases

Trade Agenda report heartening, tech leader says

The government’s future trade agenda is heartening and provides exciting export growth, a New Zealand tech sector leader says. NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says the tech sector is a proponent of free trade and to sustain New Zealand’s prosperity the country must continue to grow its e

March 23, 2017

Industry News

Research underway on the impact of IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) will soon become critical to helping New Zealand raise its productivity and prosperity, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. Much of the current hype around IoT has been derived from consumer IoT such as fitness trackers and intelligent fridges. The real value t

March 19, 2017

#Internet of Things

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NZTech Update - Techweek kick-off, IoT research and skills shortage

Hi Readers It has been a busy week for the entire NZTech team, starting last Monday with the Techweek kick-off for event hosts in Auckland. With around 200 events scheduled across New Zealand during Techweek, it is essential they run smoothly. On Tuesday morning we caught up with the GCIO team in

March 19, 2017

Industry News

'Pushing the barriers with fintech,' Kendall Flutey, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Banqer

"The establishment of both a national body, and a sector Accelerator in the same year adds a layer of structure to what was a healthy but fragmented fintech sector in New Zealand. More than anything the collective voice will be what sees fintech continuing its high growth rate in New Zealand..."

March 14, 2017

#Fintech

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NZTech Update - Gratitude, tech talent and what's on!

Hi Readers It is with regret that I announce that Bennett Medary has stepped down from his role on the NZTech Board, following a six and a half year tenure. Bennett has been instrumental in the success of NZTech establishing itself as the leading voice of the tech community for New Zealand. Now tha

March 12, 2017

Industry News

NZTech Women #BeBoldForChange

The World Economic Forum predicts the gender pay gap won’t close entirely until 2186!   What if the world stepped up sooner and took bold action?  NZTech Women met for lunch in Wellington on #IWD2017 to hear BNZ’s Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Lana West discuss how to #BeBoldForChange towa

March 9, 2017

#Women in Technology