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NZ Tech Podcast

Each episode, Paul Spain and guests discuss what"s happening in the world of technology, gadgets and telecommunications around the world and in New Zealand.

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13:33

Janine Grainger - IBM Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/07/03

On this special NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners episode, host Paul Spain is joined by Janine Grainger Co-Founder and CEO of Easy Crypto and this year’s Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual of the year. Janine shares about the challenges faced by the crypto industry, her pride in the team and culture at Easy Crypto and what motivates and inspires her to continue to be a great leader and champion for the blockchain industry.

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12:48

Sue and Guy Haddleton - 2023 Flying Kiwi Award

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/07/01

On this special Hi-Tech Award Winners episode, we listen to Guy Haddleton’s acceptance speech for the Tait Communications Flying Kiwi Award on behalf of himself and his late wife Sue. Guy shares valuable insights and experiences from their extraordinary journey over the last 30 years through the landscape of Technology - from small beginnings to global tech companies, making the most of opportunities, and the importance of people and building winning teams.

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19:22

Cin7 - 2023 PwC NZ Hi-Tech Company of the Year

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/06/30

On this special NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners episode, host Paul Spain sits down with David Leach, CEO of Cin7, the winner of this year’s prestigious PwC NZ Hi-Tech Company of the Year Award. Join them as they delve into the story behind Cin7's remarkable achievement, exploring their approach to setting clear goals, scaling the business, and a strong company culture.

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23:24

ZeroJet - 2023 Punakaiki Fund Hi-Tech Startup Company...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/06/28

On this special NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners episode host Paul Spain is joined by Bex Rempel, co-founder and CEO of ZeroJet - winner of this year’s Punakaiki Fund Hi-Tech Startup Company of the year award. Bex shares fascinating insights into the development of their electric jet propulsion systems, the challenges they have faced, and the exciting potential of electric engines in the boating industry.

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10:05

Celebrating Success: Insights from the NZ High-Tech...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/06/27

Join us on this special episode as David Downs, Chairman of the High-Tech Trust joins host Paul Spain to discuss the highlights from this year’s NZ High-Tech Awards and celebrate the growth and diversity of the Tech sector in New Zealand. Watch out for more episodes over the next week as we chat with some of the winners of the 2023 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

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45:25

Cybersecurity Authentication with Alex Wilson and...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/06/20

Paul Spain is joined by guests Alex Wilson (Yubico) and Stephen Phillips (Snyk) to discuss the current state of security measures in technology, including the best ways to protect against identity theft and phishing attacks, and the impact of recent cyber-attacks. They also share their thoughts on the use of hardware-backed security keys, password managers, and biometrics as authentication factors. The episode concludes with advice for individuals and larger organizations on how to ensure their

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01:02:00

Can Apple make Augmented Reality something we all buy?

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/06/13

On this episode of NZ Tech Podcast, host Paul Spain is joined by guest Darrell Webster of Modern Work Mentor to discuss Apples latest developments including Apple Vision Pro - the latest virtual/augmented reality headset and 15” MacBook Air. They also discuss United Airlines' in-flight entertainment upgrades, Rocket Lab's acquisition of Virgin Orbit's key assets, NZ national space policy, EU’s investment into tech innovation, Microsoft 365’s AI capabilities for Copilot and more.

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54:54

Disrupting Hollywood: Inside a $2B Market Shift

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/06/06

In the last decade there has been massive changes in media, technology and connectivity. Paul Spain and Matthew Jackson (Alimentary Systems) delve into disruptive technologies and how they challenge existing market norms and give rise to new consumer behaviours. They also discuss the barriers to innovation in New Zealand and being willing to take risks to stay ahead of the curve.

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56:34

Are we ready for Musk's Bluetooth Brain link, NBN...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/05/30

Paul Spain is joined by Brett Roberts (kiwiSaaS) to discuss Neuralink's approval for human trials, NBN loosing customers to Starlink, HP printer dramas, Fibre expands NZ seismic zone research, taxing tech companies and more.

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57:40

Spark NZ chat: IoT Expansion and new 3-year strategy

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Renee Mateparae (Spark NZ) and Michele Wong (Spark IoT) join host Paul Spain to discuss Spark IoT growth milestones and Spark’s new 3-year strategy, they also discuss NZ's 2023 budget investment in tech, Amazon Prime Air drone dramas, 365-day online Banking and more.

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38:02

Big news for NZ Space sector, Google Bard vs ChatGPT,...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Paul Spain is joined by Stephen Phillips (Snyk) as they cover a wide range of topics including NZ governments allocation of 3.5GHz spectrum for faster 5G rollout. Space news from Zenno Astronautics and Dawn Aerospace partners with lynk and 2degrees for satellite-to-mobile trials. The latest from Google I/O including Pixel Fold and Bard, $148m giant data centre for Auckland CBD, and how Snyk is helping developers create more secure and safer software.

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59:34

Southern SaaS 2023 Highlights with Bruce Jarvis,...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/05/09

On this special episode we bring you some highlights from the Southern SaaS event held on March 30th 2023. Paul Spain sits down with Bruce Jarvis - Head of Kiwi SaaS, Bernard Hickey - Commentator and Podcaster, and Graham Grant - CEO of Seequent, as they share their insights on the great opportunities for New Zealand's SaaS sector.To find out more go to central.kiwisaas.com

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54:19

Samsung earnings plunge, Starlink at Scott Base +...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/05/02

On this episode host Paul Spain is joined by Craig Young (TUANZ) to discuss a range of topics related to technology and cybersecurity including the impact of ransomware payments, Samsungs quarterly earnings report, Starlink installed at Scott Base, wireless charging for electric vehicles, Tesla's FSD safety stats, ICON's Lunar 3D printing, video calling parrots and more.

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45:16

Skills shortage slows fibre installs, Satellite...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Paul Spain is joined by journalist Bill Bennett to discuss the latest technology news from around the world including:Satellite outage impacting farmersFibre install delays due to skills shortageAmnesty for ChatGPT cheatsSpaceX Starship rocket launch and explosionIndia illegal tech tariffsMusk plans on less bias AI"Plan Anzac" military intel and tech cooperationMerlin To Trial Autonomous Flights in Alaska

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50:24

Tackling Diversity and Cyber Security Skills Gaps -...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/04/18

Paul Spain is joined by Vanessa Sorenson (Microsoft NZ) and Maruata Reweti (TupuToa) to discuss their collaboration on a new cybersecurity skills programme aimed at addressing the skills shortage in New Zealand, plus tech news from the week including:Government’s $1.3m digital literacy training programme for seniorsMicrosoft secures land to expand Datacenters in New ZealandMicrosoft and Amazon sign memorandums of understanding with government Drone Delivery SkyDrop Wins Approval in New Zealand

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53:02

AI disinformation + data leaks, Operation 'Cookie...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/04/11

Paul Spain is joined by Ben Moore (BusinessDesk) to discuss AI disinformation and data leaks plus AI generated images, as well as tech news from the week including:Commerce Commission concern's over ConnexaSpark data centres expansion plansDigital identity regulationsOperation 'Cookie Monster'Russia's return to TwitterSatechi 165W PD GaN USB-C Charger reviewSamsung Galaxy A34 & A54 review

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46:46

Focus on Space with Zenno Astronautics + 100% mobile...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/04/04

On this episode Zenno Astronautics' CEO Max Arshavsky and CRO Erica Lloyd join Paul Spain to discuss Zenno's advances in satellite propulsion systems, Mobile Phones 50th Anniversary, NZ telco satellite connectivity and more.

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58:13

ChatGPT data leak, Moore's Legacy, CompTIA ANZ and...

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/03/28

Paul Spain is joined by Warwick Grey as they discuss ChatGPT data leak, Gordon Moore's legacy, Latitude Financial hack results, TikTok bans, plus CompTIA and ProjectPartner

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53:07

Cybersecurity with SafeStack CEO - Laura Bell Main

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/03/21

On this episode Paul Spain is joined by Laura Bell-Main, founder and CEO at SafeStack as they discuss the importance of Cybersecurity, as well as tech news from the week including:New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliamentBlackbaud to pay $3m to settle SEC charge over ransomware misleading disclosuresGoogle/Samsung phones - modem bugs found in Android devices Microsoft's AI ethics and society teams laid off

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54:58

Josh Purcell – Founder at NZA Simulations

NZ Tech Podcast ·

2023/03/19

Paul Spain is Joined by Josh Purcell, Founder at NZA Simulations to discuss how they are bringing New Zealand Airports to life in the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator updates, as well as tech news of the week including:Zero Latency VR game experience, launches in New ZealandBullitt's fob allows bluetooth satellite connectivitySilicon Valley Bank Collapse

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