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NZICT invitation to Technology Innovation Week 2013

Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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NZICT extends invites to Technology Innovation Week 2013 in Auckland, a must-attend for those charting a tech company's success journey.
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First ever Telework Week launched in NZ

Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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Amy Adams launched New Zealand’s first ever Telework Week, highlighting the social, economic and environmental benefits of working from home.
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Silicon Valley tech trip fast-tracks business growth

Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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Successful trade mission to America for Kiwis as companies follow up potential breakthrough leads in the industry.
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Startup Weekend winners all smiles

Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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Social entrepreneurship company Smile Today picks up top prize as well as audience choice award; so who won the trip to San Francisco?.
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Compac Sorting Equipment takes top Hi-Tech award

Mon, 14th May 2012
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Compac Sorting Equipment, Auckland-based manufacturer of fruit and vegetable sorting, has taken out the top award at the 2012 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
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NZICT broadens scope to match changes in tech industry

Fri, 30th Mar 2012
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Membership rules changed to include ‘high technology’ companies and other stakeholders in the New Zealand technology ecosystem.
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Huawei shut out of Australian broadband project - Updated

Tue, 27th Mar 2012
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Huawei banned from participating in Australia's National Broadband Network due to cyber-attack concerns from China.
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Huawei execs to inspect NZ tech

Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Huawei's top brass to visit NZ, eyeing tech collaborations. A significant chance for local ICT firms to spark global partnerships.
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NZICT to host govt IT procurement workshop - Updated

Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Events in Auckland and Wellington sell out as resellers jump at chance to learn more about pitching to government.
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Tech & nature dominate Deloitte Fast 50

Fri, 11th Nov 2011
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Tech and nature businesses surge in Deloitte NZ's Fast 50, showcasing innovation and growth in uncertain times.
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Finding scarce talent

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Skills shortages have become a real concern in the IT industries globally as well as in New Zealand. Henrietta Kjaer takes stock of the IT workforce.
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Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money

Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL’s deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.
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NZICT names new CEO

Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Candace Kinser, former CEO of Biomatters, has been appointed as the new head of NZICT, replacing outgoing CEO Brett O'Riley.
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Three new members for NZICT board

Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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NZICT board welcomes new faces from Datacom, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard, injecting fresh expertise into the industry group's leadership.
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Simpl appoints new CEO

Fri, 29th Jul 2011
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Verdon Kelliher steps in as the new CEO of software company Simpl, bringing a history of fostering growth through teamwork.
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Microsoft event enters 16th year

Mon, 18th Jul 2011
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Tech.Ed's 16th year promises to be a landmark event, drawing over 2,500 IT pros to Auckland. Tickets are selling quickly!.
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Huge increase in ICT job ads

Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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New Zealand's ICT job market booms with a 60% increase in ads, highlighting industry growth and rising competitiveness.
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ASB boss named CIO of the Year

Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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ASB's Russell Jones earns CIO of the Year for steering his team through extensive change, highlighting the importance of unity and innovation.
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IT industry to recruit at RWC

Tue, 28th Jun 2011
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Rugby World Cup's 'Cloud' venue to host IT recruitment drive in New Zealand, tackling skills shortage and wooing global talent.
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NZ lets its guard down

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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NZ risks credit card fraud as 180,000 merchants fail to meet PCI Security Standards with the Rugby World Cup just weeks away.