NZTech stories - Page 3
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Should NZ tech firms jump at business opportunities in Hong Kong?
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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hong kong
NZTech CEO Graeme Muller highlights Hong Kong's favourable conditions for Kiwi tech firms, including substantial investment funds and robust legal protections.
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Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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nz government
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identity
The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.
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NZ's growing tech sector creates job boom
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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growth
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straker
New Zealand's tech sector has created 3200 new jobs this year, surpassing the 2830 jobs in 2017, highlighting a booming and high-paid industry.
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NZTech to launch new digital identity organisation
Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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identity
Next week, Digital Identity NZ will become New Zealand's first formal digital identity organisation, promoting open standards and innovation.
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NZTech’s Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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tax
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nz government
NZTech’s chief executive describes why he thinks the government’s research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.
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NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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nz government
NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.
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Silicon Valley connection key to Kiwi growth, says expert
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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silicon valley
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agritech
Graeme Muller says that he has returned from the Bay Area with an understanding of just how valuable the Kiwi-Cali connection will be.
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Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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agritech
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mentorship
Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.
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NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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silicon valley
NZTech's Graeme Muller sees agritech as a potential saviour for New Zealand's economy, joining 30 delegates in Silicon Valley to explore this promising sector.
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Exclusive: The opportunities and challenges for Kiwi tech companies
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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Kiwi tech businesses face challenges in accessing talent, capital, and larger customer markets, according to Augen Software Group director Mitchell Pham.
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NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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reannz
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the instillery
The Instillery CEO Mike Jenkins and REANNZ CIOO Angela Nash join the board of the not-for-profit organisation that supports the $16b NZ tech industry.
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Top tech entrepreneur to be awarded Kea World Class NZ Award
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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augen
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There's often resistance from Asian businesses because they don’t know about New Zealand’s tech ingenuity – something Mitchell Pham finds frustrating.
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Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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r&d
Muller says NZTech has ‘critical’ concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.
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Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards
Wed, 30th May 2018
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rocket lab
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awards
The Awards are an opportunity to recognise the very best among New Zealand’s community of Kiwi innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek ’18
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
An increasing number of Kiwi tech designers are collaborating with businesses to produce a fast-growing segment of the industry.
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NZTech programme aims to encourage more young girls into tech
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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girls in stem
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shadowtech
NZTech's ShadowTech 2018 pairs girls with female mentors in the IT sector for a day to tackle the gender imbalance and inspire future tech careers.
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Kiwi SMB integrates blockchain to verify supply chain
Tue, 15th May 2018
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blockchain
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food security
Auckland's Olivia, a pioneering small business, adopts blockchain to boost food traceability and sustainability, exporting over NZD $2 million annually.
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Wellington businesses promote ICT opportunities to the region’s teenage girls
Mon, 14th May 2018
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edutech
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software development
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nztech
Next Monday, 35 Wellington companies will host 150 secondary school girls for a day, gaining first-hand experience of ICT.
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How technology will impact New Zealand by 2030
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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digital nations
Over 500 tech experts are gathering in Auckland today for the Digital Nations Summit to discuss the future of New Zealand's technology sector.
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Tech execs, academics coming together to shape AI in NZ
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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ai
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new zealand ai forum
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nztech
Top tech companies and experts will gather in Auckland for New Zealand's biggest AI event, showcasing the impact of artificial intelligence on people's lives.