Cybersecurity, Aerospace and New Zealand’s Digital Direction
NZ Tech Podcast

Cybersecurity, Aerospace and New Zealand’s Digital Direction

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 6, 20261 hr 1 min
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Host Paul Spain and Craig Young (TUANZ) to discuss TUANZ’s role as an independent voice for technology users, including its priorities for responsible AI, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and long-term technology planning. They also explore how AI-powered scams are getting faster, sharper, and harder to spot, and unpack sophisticated phishing and cloned voiced scams. Plus the latest tech news including: Cyber Smart WeekAerospace 2026 Summit'Ghost job' concernsBunnings new Buddy AI assistantItaly's top bank gets AI voice scammedSubsea cable internet disruptionTrump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ rebrand Special thanks to our show partners: SAP, Workday, Spark New Zealand, One New...

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You know, they've found a space where New Zealand people can utilize technology and actually create something that fits the market, meets the market, and is unique. And I think it's a good lesson for all of our technology sector, which is you don't have to be everything to everybody.

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You've just got to find the niche that works well for New Zealand and Kiwi. The New Zealand Tech Podcast brought to you by Gorilla Technology, proactive and strategic IT. Hey folks, greetings and welcome along to the New Zealand Tech Podcast.

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I'm your host Paul Spain. Joining us on the show today is Craig Young who is the Chief Executive of 2ANDS, the Technology Users Association of New Zealand. They're an independent organisation representing users of technology and connectivity across

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