ICT sector stories
A shortage of local AI talent risks leaving New Zealand a downstream consumer of overseas research unless ministers set a coordinated strategy soon.
New Zealand’s blockchain sector is growing fast, but regulators risk falling behind as firms and startups draw global attention.
Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.
A delayed appointment could leave New Zealand without digital leadership as the government seeks to build a thriving tech economy by 2030.
Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.
Spark expands TaaS portfolio, adding contact centre, cloud security, and unified communication services, enhancing end-to-end solutions for government agencies.
Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.
Technology is spreading beyond startups in New Zealand, lifting banking, farming and tourism while making tech the fastest-growing industry.
Workplace chat tools are now used by 43 per cent of employees, though most still doubt conversations on them are private.
Demand for desks is pushing average rates up in London and the US, as flexible workspace expands at double-digit pace worldwide.
The summit is expected to draw more than 300 delegates, giving New Zealand firms and officials direct access to global digital leaders.
Record export growth has fuelled multi-million-dollar development and sales across Hawke’s Bay, with a planned GBP £0 new berthing facility at Napier Port.
Digital farming could add up to NZD $448 million to New Zealand’s economy as growers face rising costs and tighter regulation.
Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.
Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.
Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.
A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.
Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.
Private equity giant Partners Group snaps up Civica for a hefty £1 billion, bolstering public sector services globally.
Asia Pacific's biggest names in technology have topped the list at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan ICT Awards, held in Singapore last night.
