New Zealand has a strong digital sector, but we need to match our ambition with action. Talent development alone isn’t enough—we must lift professionalism, recognition, and accountability to build a sustainable digital economy. Part 2 on the response to our governments Going for Growth strategy.

The Government have released their Going for Growth strategy. This is the first blog in a series considering their objectives, specifically developing talent and pathways into the workforce.

The latest Technology Investment Network snapshot of the tech sector reveals solid growth despite tough economic times, but with the first reduction in headcount in several years as our tech firms restructured to cut costs.

The video games sector is thriving, thanks in part to a tax subsidy designed to avoid the industry losing talent to Australia.