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You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy
NZTech

You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy

Upcoming edtech conference hopes to share insights with the education sector and connect educators with leading tech players.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
NZ's slow technology uptake could affect education
eLearning

NZ's slow technology uptake could affect education

Tech leaders in New Zealand are concerned about the country's slow progress in embracing technology, according to NZTech deputy chair Rachel Kelly.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future
NZTech

Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future

Ministry of Education focuses on te reo and digital literacy to revive indigenous language and prepare for tech-driven future.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
NZTech calls for nominations for Board representatives
NZTech

NZTech calls for nominations for Board representatives

NZTech seeks vibrant voices for its Board as the tech sector's influence on NZ's GDP surges ahead. Nominations are now open ahead of the AGM.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Manifesto to Kiwi MPs: No heads in sand - our digital future is here now
NZTech

Manifesto to Kiwi MPs: No heads in sand - our digital future is here now

What will New Zealand's digital future look like? Fast internet, cloud, big data and mobility are at the forefront, and our leaders must embrace it.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss
Artificial Intelligence

No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss

Artificial Intelligence to be discussed at first New Zealand AI Forum. Tech leader Stu Christie urges people to learn about AI's potential.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future
Cloud Services

Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future

Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next
NZTech

Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next

Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Wanted: Women for high-paid, diverse and exciting tech sector
Software Development

Wanted: Women for high-paid, diverse and exciting tech sector

UK tech's clarion call for women: Lucrative roles and gender balance boost gains in diverse and thriving sector.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
NZTech says immigration and education must equal a healthy tech sector
EduTech

NZTech says immigration and education must equal a healthy tech sector

NZTech says New Zealand is putting its focus overseas to attract tech talent, but it shouldn't be our only initiative.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
NZTech working closely with Govt on Cyber Security Strategy
NZTech

NZTech working closely with Govt on Cyber Security Strategy

NZTech applauds Govt focus on critical Cyber Security Strategy as global threats rise, seeking to protect NZ's growing digital economy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Govt puts up $270k to help young women into tech sector careers
NZTech

Govt puts up $270k to help young women into tech sector careers

Government invests $270k in Shadow Tech Days, a programme encouraging young women to pursue careers in tech. #womenintech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
IBM's MD steps down from NZTech board, Unitec and Oracle step in
IBM

IBM's MD steps down from NZTech board, Unitec and Oracle step in

IBM's managing director Rob Lee steps down from NZTech board, to be replaced by Eva Sherwood and Tom Chignell.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Former Vietnam refugee embraces 'most important opportunity' as NZTech chair
Cloud Services

Former Vietnam refugee embraces 'most important opportunity' as NZTech chair

NZTech is welcoming a former Vietnamese refugee to its ranks, as Mitchell Pham takes over as chair from Bennett Medary.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
NZTech chief Graeme Muller joins global tech alliance WITSA
Cloud Services

NZTech chief Graeme Muller joins global tech alliance WITSA

NZTech CEO Graeme Muller joins global tech board WITSA to stimulate economic growth and global connections for New Zealand tech firms.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016

Global Stories

NZ IoT Alliance: By 2020, 100% of IoT will be supported by AI
Internet of Things

NZ IoT Alliance: By 2020, 100% of IoT will be supported by AI

Within three years, 100% of all effective IoT efforts will be supported by cognitive or artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential
Internet of Things

NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential

The roll out of IoT across New Zealand could bring billions of dollars in benefits for the economy, a new report finds.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
NZTech

You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors

Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017