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New Research Forum
established to help drive economic growth in New Zealand
The International
Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Inc. (IISEIE) and NZICT Group form the ICT Research Forum. The ICT
Research Forum (the Forum) will focus on bringing together industry,
academia and government research communities to conduct research and
make recommendations on the development and growth of the local
software economy. Research in ICT will assist with job production
and drive economic growth in New Zealand.
The Forum will provide an opportunity for IISEIE, NZICT Group
members and the broader research community to undertake research
into economic activity generated through the creation and
development of information and communication technology (ICT)
industries with an emphasis on local software economies. Using this
research, Forum members will recommend best industry practices,
including policy and programmes, in an effort to support the
sustainable growth of New Zealand’s local software and digital
economy.
IISEIE CEO Malcolm Fraser said that the forum will produce outcomes
that will lead to growth within the local economy by creating a
vibrant and sustainable software industry. “Based on the research
and benchmarking outputs, the forum will recommend various
programmes that are designed to identify and support exporting
opportunities as well as addressing issues in the local market such
as skilled training, demand generation and collaboration across all
relevant parties in the ICT industry.”
NZICT CEO Brett O’Riley noted that there is a great need for joint
research between the ICT industry, Government and academia.
“With the formation of the Forum and a high level of collaboration
across a number of parties, New Zealand will benefit from knowing
where we are and where we need to be as we enter the decade of
digital technology,” he said.
The official launch of the New Zealand ICT Research Forum was held
on January 28th at Microsoft’s conference facilities in Auckland
hosted by the Auckland ICT. A Wellington event will be held mid
February.
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