Christchurch-based technology company, Webtools Energy, has been bought by the Auckland-based software company, Agility CIS.  The deal saw customers, products and staff of Webtools Energy transition to Agility CIS on 31 October. Both companies specialise in building software solutions for the energy retail market, helping companies enhance end-user customer experience, […]

Notice is given that the 2020 Annual General Meeting of Canterbury Software Incorporated (trading as Canterbury Tech) will be held on Tuesday 1 December 2020. Time: from 5:30pm – 8:30pm (AGM from 6pm – 6:45pm – followed by quiz) Cost: This is a free event for members only. Included: 2 drink tokens will be […]

Christchurch-headquartered global software company on a talent hunt to support continued growth; Seequent increases investment in technology innovation to help customers in over 100 countries solve important earth, environment and energy challenges CHRISTCHURCH, NZ, 19 November 2020 – Global geoscience software company Seequent has been recognised for its impressive revenue increase in the annual Technology Investment Network (TIN) […]

Canterbury Tech is calling for nominations for the 2021 Canterbury Tech committee. There are two (2) positions to be elected.  Voting will take place from 16 – 24 November 2020 via an online voting platform. As per our constitution, 2 elected members must step down each year or stand for re-election.  This year we have […]

Seequent and Microsoft Partner in Global Water Sustainability Commitments CHRISTCHURCH, NZ, 25 September 2020 – Global geoscience software company Seequent was this week highlighted as one of four global partners working with Microsoft and its customers to drive change for good around water quality and conservation. Microsoft President, Brad Smith, announced Microsoft’s commitment […]

Article by Ian Wells – Canterbury mentoring programme volunteer Thanks again for everyone who volunteered their time to make our mentorship programmes a success. This is our second year of running the mentorship programme and this year we held two mentorship sessions. One was aimed at mid-career professionals based on […]

This article was originally published in The Spinoff by Canterbury Tech member Steven Moe Opinion – Steven Moe They’re two cities with identical amenities, identical schools and equally beautiful hinterlands. So why don’t more people choose the one where houses are half the price? A friend with a young family […]

Due to the extension to current Covid Alert Level 2 announced by the government yesterday (Monday 14th September) Canterbury Tech Summit will be postponed from 24th September to 17th November still to be held at Rydges Hotel, Latimer Square.   Whilst the next government review on Monday 21st September may […]

Most of you will be aware that the current Covid 19 alert level for all of New Zealand (other than Auckland) is Level 2, and this will be reviewed by the government on Monday 14th September, with any changes taking effect from midnight on 16th September. We clearly don’t know […]

A Psychosocial Approach to Investigating Women’s Wellbeing in New Zealand’s Tech Industry Are you a woman working in tech and keen to be a part of a research initiative aimed at improving the experience and outcomes for women in tech? Dr Natalia D’Souza, Lecturer and associate Professor Kaye Thorn are part […]

Tickets for the Canterbury Tech Summit are now on sale! But that’s nuts given the current situation in Auckland we hear you say! No really, we’ve thought it through and have a cunning plan. Please read on … Yes it’s been a challenging time to plan a conference. Despite the […]

  We are thrilled to announce that once again Canterbury Tech Summit is on in 2020.  Registrations for the annual Canterbury Tech Summit will open soon!! Date: Thursday 24th September 2020 Morning Session: 8.30am – 1.30pm (includes light lunch) Afternoon Session: 1.30pm – 6.30pm (includes light networking drinks) Where: Rydges […]