NZICT’s near-term ICT priorities plan for New Zealand has received praise from representatives of the New Zealand user community following its release on Monday.
However, some local ICT suppliers are concerned about the plan and the direction of the new industry lobby.
New Zealand has outperformed other Asia-Pacific countries with the performance of its
technology sector in a major annual survey.
Fifty-one New Zealand companies were included in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500
report.
NZICT, the group that represents ICT companies and organisations involved in the
provision of software, hardware, services and networks hailed the result, which comes
amidst a tough trading environment.
“Innovation is alive and well in New Zealand. This is a huge result that we must build on
to grow these companies further. This is a massive improvement on last year’s results,
which included 31 New Zealand companies,” said NZICT CEO Brett O’Riley.
“With four New Zealand ICT-related companies in the top 50 (NextWindow, Telesmart,
Sonar6 and TracMap NZ) it shows that New Zealand is strengthening its ICT position.”
While the report indicates that the New Zealand Hi-Tech sector is vibrant, O’Riley
commented that we need to ensure growth continues. Many of NZICT’s recently
released Near Future Digital Priorities focus on areas that influence growth.
“We are looking for support from government policies and improved infrastructure. The
forthcoming findings from the Capital Markets review are important in creating an
investment environment where capital is available through multiple investment tiers,”
said O’Riley.
“With ubiquitous high-speed broadband eventually reaching more places, New
Zealand’s technology sector will have a better framework to not only improve its
products and services in the domestic market, but internationally,” noted O’Riley.
As the global economy recovers from the recent recession, ICT and the digital economy
are increasingly seen as a driver for global economic activity and growth.
“New Zealand companies need support from both the public and private sectors
including investors to propagate ICT growth and export potential,” said O’Riley.
Related Information:
Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2009 - New Zealand Rankings (PDF)
Communications Minister Steven Joyce has given a guarded welcome to dozens of recommendations set out by NZICT.
Read the full article published by Dominion Post 14/12/2009
November 25, 2009
Media release
NZICT, the group that represents the supply side of ICT in New Zealand, has signed a community of interest agreement with the New Zealand Health IT Cluster.
11 Sept 09 NZICT Group today welcomed the rural broadband coverage targets announced by the Hon Steven Joyce, Minister for Communications and Information Technology.