Sarah Wood

Join Paul Spain and guest Sarah Wood, CEO of realestate.co.nz as they discuss realestate.co.nz innovative steps to improve customer experience through a mobile app launch, AI tools and improved data analytics. They also look into Tech news from the week including:Aotearoa Aerospace AcademySurveillance tracking system concernsChatbot launched helps tenants and landlordsTwitter's rebrand to XData Regulation ChallengesAirline phone scams through Google listed numbersIs Microsoft 365 Copilot worth the cost?

Join <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> and guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjanewood/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Wood</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.realestate.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">realestate.co.nz</a> as they discuss <a href="http://realestate.co.nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">realestate.co.nz</a> innovative steps to improve customer experience through a mobile app launch, AI tools and improved data analytics. They also look into Tech news from the week including:<ul><li>Aotearoa Aerospace Academy</li><li>Surveillance tracking system concerns</li><li>Chatbot launched helps tenants and landlords</li><li>Twitter's rebrand to X</li><li>Data Regulation Challenges</li><li>Airline phone scams through Google listed numbers</li><li>Is Microsoft 365 Copilot worth the cost?</li></ul>

Sarah Wood - CEO realestate.co.nz + Tech News of the week

James Sampson

Join Paul Spain and James Sampson CEO of FileInvite, as they discuss data privacy practices and protecting against cybersecurity breaches with FileInvite. Plus the latest tech news, including:Acquisition of SeratoSparks 5G standalone updateIndia's moon missionThe rise and drop-off of ThreadsTesla, Twitter collaborations with xAI Russian state TV gets hackedDukaan CEO replaces 90% of staff with AI chatbot

Join <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> and <a href="linkedin.com/in/jamessampson-nz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">James Sampson</a> CEO of <a href="https://www.fileinvite.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FileInvite</a>, as they discuss data privacy practices and protecting against cybersecurity breaches with FileInvite. Plus the latest tech news, including:<ul><li>Acquisition of Serato</li><li>Sparks 5G standalone update</li><li>India's moon mission</li><li>The rise and drop-off of Threads</li><li>Tesla, Twitter collaborations with xAI </li><li>Russian state TV gets hacked</li><li>Dukaan CEO replaces 90% of staff with AI chatbot</li></ul>

NZ Tech on the Global Stage + more - James Sampson CEO of FileInvite

Paul Spain and Justin Soong Founder of Authsignal, discuss pressing issues of banking scams and the evolving landscape of social media, plus the latest in tech news, including:Meta Threads vs TwitterHope for diabetic 'life-changing' tech funding in NZCanada's Online News Act Bill repercussionsYearly public cloud revenue reaches half a trillion dollarsHow Authsignal are helping businesses stay secure

<a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsoong/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Soong</a> Founder of <a href="https://www.authsignal.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Authsignal</a>, discuss pressing issues of banking scams and the evolving landscape of social media, plus the latest in tech news, including:<ul><li>Meta Threads vs Twitter</li><li>Hope for diabetic 'life-changing' tech funding in NZ</li><li>Canada's Online News Act Bill repercussions</li><li>Yearly public cloud revenue reaches half a trillion dollars</li><li>How Authsignal are helping businesses stay secure</li></ul>

Solving NZ banking scams + Meta Threads vs Twitter

Join Paul Spain and Ulrich Frerk, the founder of Adroit, as they delve into the incredible potential of sensor networks, real-time data collection, and AI tools in improving data analysis and implementation here in New Zealand. Plus tech news from around the world including:NZ Ministry of Education on generative AI for educatorsQuantum Computing breakthrough for Google?Recent MOVEit cyber-attacks on PWC and EYTwitter limits amount of tweets users can readTech firms criticise EU’s AI Act proposalGoogle Domain to shut down

Join <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefrerk/?originalSubdomain=nz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ulrich Frerk</a>, the founder of <a href="https://adroit.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Adroit</a>, as they delve into the incredible potential of sensor networks, real-time data collection, and AI tools in improving data analysis and implementation here in New Zealand. Plus tech news from around the world including:<ul><li><a href="https://www.education.govt.nz/school/digital-technology/generative-ai-tools-things-to-consider-if-youre-thinking-of-using-them-at-school/#sh-generative%20AI" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Ministry of Education on generative AI for educators</a></li><li>Quantum Computing breakthrough for Google?</li><li>Recent MOVEit cyber-attacks on PWC and EY</li><li>Twitter limits amount of tweets users can read</li><li>Tech firms criticise EU’s AI Act proposal</li><li>Google Domain to shut down</li></ul>

Environmental Monitoring with IoT, Ministry of Education AI Guidance + more

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. 

On this special <a href="https://www.hitech.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Hi-Tech Award</a> Winners episode, host <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-grainger-easycrypto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Janine Grainger</a> Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://easycrypto.com/nz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Easy Crypto</a> 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.

Janine Grainger -  IBM Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual of the Year 2023

Guy Haddleton

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. 

On this special <a href="https://www.hitech.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hi-Tech Award</a> Winners episode, we listen to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyhaddleton/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Guy Haddleton</a>’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.

Sue and Guy Haddleton - 2023 Flying Kiwi Award

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. 

On this special <a href="https://www.hitech.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Hi-Tech Award</a> Winners episode, host <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leachos/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">David Leach</a>, CEO of <a href="https://www.cin7.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cin7</a>, 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.

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

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.

On this special NZ Hi-Tech Award Winners episode host <a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-bex-r-6a712937/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bex Rempel</a>, co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.zerojet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZeroJet</a> - 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.

ZeroJet - 2023 Punakaiki Fund Hi-Tech Startup Company of the year

David Downs

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.

Join us on this special episode as <a href="linkedin.com/in/daviddowns" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">David Downs</a>, Chairman of the High-Tech Trust joins host <a href="paulspain.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> to discuss the highlights from this year’s <a href="https://www.hitech.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NZ High-Tech Awards</a> 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.

Celebrating Success: Insights from the NZ High-Tech Awards 2023 with David Downs

Alex Wilson

Stephen Phillips

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 online security.

<a href="https://www.paulspain.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> is joined by guests <a href="linkedin.com/in/alex-wilson-cissp-yubico" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Wilson</a> (<a href="https://www.yubico.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Yubico</a>) and <a href="linkedin.com/in/stephenp-ciso-cto-ae" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen Phillips</a> (<a href="https://snyk.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Snyk</a>) 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 online security.

Cybersecurity Authentication with Alex Wilson and Stephen Phillips

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.

Covering the top tech available in New Zealand, this is certainly one of the best.

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Jack Dorsey

Paul Spain takes Tesla Autopilot on an NZ road trip, NZ Transport Agency careless data breach, Apple unveiling, Vodafone NZ investing $10m in customer service upgrade, Nokia 4.2 first look, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey meeting PM Jacinda Ardern NZ Tech Podcast Paul Spain Gorilla Technology 1500kms of free Tesla Supercharging

Paul Spain takes Tesla Autopilot on an NZ road trip, NZ Transport Agency careless data breach, Apple unveiling, Vodafone NZ investing $10m in customer service upgrade, Nokia 4.2 first look, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey meeting PM Jacinda Ardern <a href="http://NZTechPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Tech Podcast</a> <a href="http://PaulSpain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> <a href="http://GorillaTechnology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a> <a href="http://paulspain.com/gettesla" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1500kms of free Tesla Supercharging</a>

NZTA data breach, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey in NZ, Tesla Autopilot NZ hands on, Vodafone $10m service upgrade

Twitter's political ad ban, Google acquires Fitbit for US$2.1B, AirPods Pro testing, DJI Mavic Mini, Spark Americas Cup 5G trial fires up for Team NZ as Vodafone NZ move towards public 5G launch, Apple TV+ arrives, Spark Sport wrap-up.NZ Tech PodcastPaul SpainGorilla TechnologyFree Tesla SuperchargingSpecial thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast:Vodafone NZVocusSumo LogicHPSpark NZSamsung

Twitter's political ad ban, Google acquires Fitbit for US$2.1B, AirPods Pro testing, DJI Mavic Mini, Spark Americas Cup 5G trial fires up for Team NZ as Vodafone NZ move towards public 5G launch, Apple TV+ arrives, Spark Sport wrap-up.<a href="http://nztechpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Tech Podcast</a> <a href="http://paulspain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> <a href="http://gorillatechnology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a> <a href="http://paulspain.com/gettesla" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Tesla Supercharging</a>Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: <a href="https://vodafone.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vodafone NZ</a> <a href="https://vocus.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vocus</a> <a href="https://sumologic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sumo Logic</a> <a href="https://hp.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HP</a> <a href="https://www.spark.co.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark NZ</a> <a href="https://www.samsung.com/nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samsung</a>

Twitter vs political adverts, wearing Apple AirPods Pro,  DJI Mavic Mini, Spark 5G trial for Team NZ

Jason Foden

Freeview futures with CEO Jason Foden, Vodafone 5G and Vodafone TV refresh, satellite cell towers, Sky Sport vs Spark Sport, T-Mobile and Sprint merger, don’t take my intellectual property, podcast popularity surging says Roy Morgan NZ Tech Podcast Gorilla Technology Podcasts NZ Paul Spain Tesla Referral code - for free Supercharging (1500km)

Freeview futures with CEO Jason Foden, Vodafone 5G and Vodafone TV refresh, satellite cell towers, Sky Sport vs Spark Sport, T-Mobile and Sprint merger, don’t take my intellectual property, podcast popularity surging says Roy Morgan <a href="http://NZTechPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NZ Tech Podcast</a> <a href="http://gorillatechnology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Technology</a> <a href="http://Podcasts.NZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcasts NZ</a> <a href="http://paulspain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Spain</a> <a href="https://ts.la/paul20354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tesla Referral code - for free Supercharging (1500km)</a>

Freeview futures with CEO Jason Foden, Vodafone 5G and Vodafone TV v2, satellite cell towers

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