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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 211
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Disrupting Hollywood: Inside a $2B Market Shift
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 …
Are we ready for Musk's Bluetooth Brain link, NBN 'smashed' by Starlink and more
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…
Spark NZ chat: IoT Expansion and new 3-year strategy
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 t…
Big news for NZ Space sector, Google Bard vs ChatGPT, NZ 5G to improve
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 a…
Southern SaaS 2023 Highlights with Bruce Jarvis, Bernard Hickey and Graham Grant
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…
Samsung earnings plunge, Starlink at Scott Base + Wireless EV charging in 2024?
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 e…
Skills shortage slows fibre installs, Satellite outage stops tractors, Amnesty for ChatGPT cheats
Paul Spain is joined by journalist Bill Bennett to discuss the latest technology news from around the world including:
- Satellite outage impacting farmers
- Fibre install delays due to skills shortage
- Amne…
Tackling Diversity and Cyber Security Skills Gaps - with Microsoft and TupuToa
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 …
AI disinformation + data leaks, Operation 'Cookie Monster', Samsung Galaxy hands on review and more
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 …
Focus on Space with Zenno Astronautics + 100% mobile coverage for NZ, Mobile phones turn 50
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 satelli…
ChatGPT data leak, Moore's Legacy, CompTIA ANZ and ProjectPartner
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
Cybersecurity with SafeStack CEO - Laura Bell Main
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 …
Josh Purcell – Founder at NZA Simulations
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 o…
Campbell Brown - CEO and Co-Founder of PredictHQ
Paul Spain is joined by Campbell Brown, CEO and Co-Founder of PredictHQ to discuss how PredictHQ utilises data to help businesses anticipate and prepare for the impact of events on their operations.
Martin Sharrock - Chief Technology Officer, 2degrees
Martin Sharrock (CTO, 2degrees) joins Paul Spain to discuss cyclone recovery efforts in keeping New Zealanders connected, and the latest insights from 2degrees and the world of telecommunications.
Telco Resilience lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle, Artificial Intelligence and Humanity
Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence, Cyclone Gabrielle lessons on Telecommunications Robustness, Meta Verified and more with Tim Warren (Ambit) and host Paul Spain (Gorilla Technology).
Ian McCrae, Founder and former CEO – Orion Health
Paul Spain joins Ian McCrae, founder and former CEO of Orion Health, as he shares his journey to creating one of the leading providers of health care software. Ian reflects on the challenges and succ…
Dave Rouse - CEO at CarbonClick
Paul Spain is joined by Dave Rouse (CEO, CarbonClick) - discussing learnings in the tech and startup worlds + how CarbonClick is helping people and businesses to take action in reducing carbon emissi…
Robots and coding with KaiBot creator Bruce Jackson
Paul Spain is joined by Bruce Jackson Founder of Kai's Education, as they discuss how the award winning KaiBot is helping Children to learn coding, as well as looking into self-driving and the 3d pri…
A silver lining for NZ in US Tech Layoffs? Could ChatGPT lift NZ's economy or break our education?
Paul Spain is joined by Bill Bennett as they discuss the darker side of ChatGPT, and new Prime minister Chris Hipkins' potential impact on New Zealand's tech sector and other tech news from the week…