NZTech stories

NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.>>

NZTech says it's time for the Government to put funding into educating Kiwis about how to avoid being a victim of cyber crime, just as it does for road safety.>>

New Zealand’s technology sector is in great need for more digital apprenticeships and internships, according to a new survey.>>

"Digital technology businesses are having problems attracting, developing and retaining people with tech and creative skills needed to help New Zealand grow faster, especially out of the COVID pandemic.">>

"In a world where digital technology underpins every part of our society and economy, we must not risk our digital future.">>

“We are seeing sectors like the game developers growing exports at exponential rates, local IT companies working through the night helping other sectors rapidly become more digital.">>

But it seems larger studios are taking a large chunk of the export pie.>>

NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says a review of New Zealand's immigration settings is imperative.>>

New Zealanders are not adjusting their behaviours around cybersecurity fast enough.>>

Technology should be flying high when it comes to government investment and commitment from New Zealand's political parties. But is it?>>

"If we can provide the environment for entrepreneurs to build the next Xero or Rocket Lab, we will see thousands of new technology businesses established.">>

With the most diverse board ever, Muller has released a statement that highlights greater inclusion as the tech sector thrives in a pandemic-hit NZ.>>

"The New Zealand technology sector continues to thrive and support the New Zealand economy during the global pandemic.">>

The tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future.>>

"Almost overnight, born of necessity, the government, businesses and people gained first-hand experience of a more digital world.">>

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis appears to have 'dramatically lifted' the Government's understanding of how critical technology is for New Zealand, says NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller. >>

FintechNZ general manager James Brown says that the virus could change the fintech landscape across industries.>>

Technology is the fastest growing sector in New Zealand and digital trade is especially important for the New Zealand economy.">>

"With massive increases in scams and phishing, criminals are benefiting from Kiwis cyber ambivalence, stealing more than $3.8 million in the last quarter alone.">>

“Not just the tech sector, but all sectors of the economy will suffer, if schools don’t successfully introduce digital skills.”>>

"Businesses and organisations must act to prevent future cyber hacks, which is now costing New Zealand vast sums annually.">>

"We need to consider AI in all sectors, including health, education, agriculture and banking. AI will be useful in almost every way of life in New Zealand.">>

"New Zealand is not coping with enough tech change and the current tech changes are too slow and too few.">>

Grinding Gear Games’ hugely successful RPG Path of Exile has showcased the local gaming industry – last year Tencent purchased Grinding Gear Games for more than $100 million.>>