Nz Tech Podcast

What's driving the current craze in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies? Darcy Ungaro (NZ Everyday Investor), Paul Spain (NZ Tech Podcast), Janine Grainger (Easy Crypto), Brooke Howard-Smith (Entrepreneur) share insights on recent price rises and opinions on what the future holds. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Peter Griffin joins Paul Spain to delve into the mainstreaming of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies,  Cyber Security from the Reserve Bank, Trump and the regulation of Social Media + more. Watch live or listen later to NZ Tech Podcast via your favourite podcast app or athttps://nztechpodcast.com ( www.nztechpodcast.com ) https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

This episode we delve into Kogan’s NZ acquisition and recent dramas, Sky’s foray into Internet services, the New Year’s honours, autonomous tech and much more.   https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Delving into the business transformation story of NZ company Umbrellar - from a domain name and hosting provider (including Freeparking, Webdrive and other brands) to a dramatically different business. In this NZ Tech Podcast episode, host Paul Spain talks with Michael Foley (Executive Chairman, Umbrellar) and Dave Howden (General Manager & Head of Cloud, Umbrellar) https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

The TIN200 Report, Punakaiki Fund, Sharesies and Hatch all feature in this discussion about technology investment in New Zealand in 2020 – and it’s importance in NZ’s future as an alternative to other investments such as property. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

On this episode we discuss New Zealand broadband development progress, Huawei’s move into audio with noise cancelling headphones, a new Android Auto and CarPlay option, Kea Aerospace, Avast Secure browser and is AWS (Amazon Web Services) too dominant?

Paul Spain and Eugene Afanasy (Huawei) discuss changes to work, life, travel and much more – both now and in the years ahead and think about what the Next Normal could look like. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Paul Spain talks with James Coddington of Joy Business Academy (international education disruptor) about revenue falling off a cliff with the onset of COVID and how his tech startup has recovered and now thrives in a global market. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Paul Spain and Bill Bennett discuss the tech news of the week including talking about Hyperfibre, Apple, Microsoft, Huawei and more. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

In this episode of NZ Tech Podcast, Vodafone’s James Moore joins Paul Spain to discuss the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Sarah Putt and Paul Spain discuss the Google Antitrust case, DiDi the Chinese Uber competitor arrives, Quibi - the Death of a Disruptor, iPhone 12 hands on and more.  https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

This week focuses heavily on mobile - including Surface Duo in NZ + iPhone 12, Oppo Reno2 5G, NASA & Bell Labs 4G for the Moon. Plus an update on Tesla's refresh, Stretchsense and Influencer guidance from Advertising Standards Authority with https://www.paulspain.com (Paul Spain )and guest https://businessdesk.co.nz/journalist/henry_burrell (Henry Burrell (BusinessDesk)). https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

A discussion of the tech news of the week with Paul Spain and Denis O’Shea (Mobile Mentor) - Hacking Apple, Dogs using Virtual Reality, NZ Government vs Encryption, IBM reimagined, Microsoft hybrid work and more. Plus a look at international NZ firm Mobile Mentor. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Highlights on this episode with Sarah Putt and Paul Spain: IT guy wipes systems and get jail plus NZ$300,000 fine Spark / Team New Zealand have opened the 5G Race Zone Arrival of Google Nest Router and Wifi devices in the NZ market – via a partnership with retailers and Internet provider Orcon – though it is arriving 11-months after be launched in the U.S. Instagram is 10! New Zealand still clinging on to Windows 7 and Windows XP Could jail time be on the cards for those paying cyber ransoms? Scott Bartlett has stepped down as CEO of Kordia due to further issues following taking time off recently following multiple brain tumours – we wish him the best and hope to see him back soon https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://

Election 2020 is upon us and it's time to vote. Sarah Putt joins Paul Spain to discuss the role of technology and innovation in New Zealand's future and what is being said about technology by our political parties. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

LevelTwo say they are New Zealand’s only commercial laboratory and workshop facility growing deep technology startups. Today we discuss LevelTwo past, present and future – and how we should be planning NZ’s future with Chief Executive, Imche Fourie.  https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Kiwisaver Tech Investing with Movac and Kiwiwealth, Tesla Battery Day news incl sub NZ$50k autonomous electric car, Apple software/Watch/iPad refreshes, HP announces new laptops. Plus hands on with Samsung GoPro Hero 9 and Tab S7+. https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

This week KPMG Cyber Security boss Philip Whitmore joins Paul Spain on NZ Tech Podcast to discuss the state of the play from a security perspective and reveals some interesting details about the scale of invoicing scams locally. Also on the agenda - the arrival of Android 11, TikTok/Oracle Deal, Nvidia purchase of ARM, COVID tracing and more.   https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Damon Kelly joins Paul Spain to discuss the tech news of the week and a little about his firm Enlighten Designs. Topics include Covid Tracing, an autonomous future and Huawei’s take on the Apple Watch.  https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)

Paul Spain and Jonathan Reichental (former Chief Information Office, City of Palo Alto) discuss 'Smart Cities'. Discussing how cities can be made better, including rebuild situations such as Christchurch to the changes to modernise existing cities.  This podcast comes hot on the heels of Jonathan's new book - https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Cities-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/111967994X (Smart Cities for Dummies). https://nztechpodcast.com/ (NZ Tech Podcast)http://paulspain.com/ (Paul Spain) Special thanks to organisations who support innovation and tech leadership in New Zealand by partnering with NZ Tech Podcast: https://umbrellarconnect.com/ (Umbrellar Connect)https://sumologic.com/ (Sumo Logic)https://vodafone.co.nz/ (Vodafone NZ)https://hp.co.nz/ (HP)https://www.samsung.com/nz/ (Samsung)https://www.spark.co.nz/ (Spark NZ)https://vocus.co.nz/ (Vocus)http://gorillatechnology.com/ (Gorilla Technology)