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DSA study finds economic benefit of using MHz band
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Study shows that Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa could see billions in economic benefits from enabling unlicensed access to the 5925-7125 MHz band.
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Govt creates roadmap for growth in NZ's tech sector
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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software development
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The digital technology sector is now one of the country’s top earners, contributing an estimated $6.6 billion to the economy in 2019.
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eInvoicing the key to economic recovery in Australia
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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eInvoicing is hailed as Australia's economic saviour, with government agencies given less than five months to adopt the new system.
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New roundtable series by The Malaysia Global Business Forum to discuss threat matrix in digital economy
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) is launching a new roundtable series addressing the evolving threat matrix of the digital economy.
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New book reveals massive flaws in Australian cybersecurity management
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has been estimated to cost the Australian economy AUD$42 billion, according to a new book released by a UNSW cybersecurity expert.
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New Grover study reveals cost impact of consumer electronics around the globe.
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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supply chain systems
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Study reveals global expense of in-demand electronics, exposing supply chain shortages and currency fluctuations during pandemic.
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NZ businesses moved 40 times faster than they thought possible when COVID-19 hit
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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Five years of advances in digital transformation for New Zealand businesses has occurred in a period of eight weeks, due to COVID-19, a new report finds.
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What will bring success for New Zealand following COVID-19?
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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New Zealand urged to focus on innovation and knowledge economy to reset economic future in post-COVID era, says report.
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Kiwi tourism startups making tracks in NZ and abroad
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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tourism
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New tourism startups are making a name for themselves in New Zealand and abroad, fresh from a start with Lightning Lab Tourism.
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Biotech an ailing area of NZ economy
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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agritech
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mental health
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biotech
With New Zealand aiming to make tech our number two export by 2025, and primary industry already our number one, we need a clear path forward.
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Silicon Valley connection key to Kiwi growth, says expert
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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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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Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
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SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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financial systems
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44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.
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NZ IoT Alliance report: Simon Bridges on the Govt's role in NZ's IoT future
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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iot
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Internet of Things (IoT) could bring over $2 billion of economic benefits to New Zealand, according to a report by the New Zealand IoT Alliance.
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NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential
Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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The roll out of IoT across New Zealand could bring billions of dollars in benefits for the economy, a new report finds.
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More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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public cloud
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fintech
Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.
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Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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nz
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tertiary education
Barriers to innovation within New Zealand's tertiary education system have been identified by the Productivity Commission.
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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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iot
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data privacy
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australian government
Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.
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Wellington agency champions NZTech's 'Digital Nation' report
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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digital entertainment
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Wellington has immense value to the tech sector and will become more important as IT influence extends beyond the enterprise, WREDA says.
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Kiwi execs urged to apply for Govt business scholarships
Mon, 16th May 2016
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government
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nz
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economy
Government encourages NZ businesses to apply for 2016 Prime Minister's Business Scholarships, offering execs the chance to study at top business schools.