NZ's Information Technology, competing ahead

NEW ZEALAND takes a great and interesting leap in Information Technology worldwide. Over three
decades, the government has transformed New Zealand from an agrarian economy to a more
industrialized and globally competitive country. This dynamic growth has created a significant and
proficient impact in NZ's present economy and boosted technological capabilities among the
populace. Let's learn about short, interesting and relevant facts about NZ's IT industries at present.

1. ICT is a major and growing business for New Zealand, contributing over $30 billion to GDP in
2014.
New Zealand has earned a competitive global significance in ICT, naming a few includes the
PowerbyProxi, an excellent wireless system known internationally; NZ's "The Hobbit" with its creative
and surprising cinematography and Rex Bionics, significantly aiding rehabilitation and health care
facilities for an outstanding robotic exoskeleton for paralyzed patients.

2. $800 m+ is spent by universities on research annually

With more than 4 million population, New Zealand has openly ventured to competitive innovation
through research. This has effectively increased the country's GDP annually and managed to compete
among other countries. Definitely, this place right now is not only investing on agricultural growth, but
also created a specific field of growth to compete with a fast-pace and highly technological world.

3. Wellington-center of New Zealand's film and special effects industries, and increasingly a hub for
information technology and innovation
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and this city had made the exceedingly amazing films
which primarily includes "The Hobbit". Wellington directors Jane Campion and Geoff Murphy have
reached the world's screens with their independent spirit. Wellington has also one of the country's
highest turn-outs for the annual New Zealand International Film Festival.

4. Tech sector is a large contributor to the New Zealand economy – creating many jobs, GDP and
exports.
An Industry Report released this year shows there are over 28,000 companies, employing almost
100,000 people or 5% of the workforce. Specifically, this sector also exported $6.3b in 2015, 9% of the
country’s exports. And interestingly, the result shows that for every 4% growth in productivity within
the tech sector it generates 1% growth in GDP, equal to $2.7b. This means every dollar invested in
growing tech sector productivity brings a $3 Return of Investment.

5. NZ's IT Infrastructure supports larger Digital Economy

Information Technology Infrastructure is the backbone that supports every Facebook posts, Snapchat
and Tweet; as well as emerging technologies that are shaping the world and driving the digital sector
forwards. Definitely, connectivity powering innovations and transformations. This aims for an
industrial revolution through IT.

6. ITP (Information Technology Professionals) NZ

The government has supported young professionals to creative technological community. It is a
practical business architecture developing young, vibrant enthusiast for new trends in digital world. In
addition, prominent universities in New Zealand at present are encouraging this digital learning
strategies to compete internationally and exceed the global standards.

With this competitive and fast-paced world, NZ has made a significant and efficient leap to
Information Technology through these IT companies. This has made New Zealand strive to excellently
and amazingly compete with high-tech and advanced trends among other highly technological
nations. It has also help this country gain an international access, known internationally and took
advantage of creative quality works through this digital inclination.