During 2020, location technology’s profile was boosted, largely due to the global impact of COVID-19. It quickly became clear how location technology is crucial to the management of the pandemic; mapping of cases, contact tracing, regional lockdown management and dashboards. Earlier this month, LocationTech held its launch event in Wellington, Christchurch and online. Location and spatial professionals …
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Since our last newsletter, there have been a couple of prominent elections. While there is little comparison between ours, here in New Zealand and the United States of America, both heralded change.
12 November 2020
As winter rolls into spring and the country rolls out of lockdown, it’s time to give thought to what role your organisation can play in furthering our industry. Our transition from SIBA to LocationTech is well underway and with it comes a renewed sense of purpose. There is a palpable sense of achievement, but also a …
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Next month’s international GIS Day is an opportunity for every organisation in New Zealand to demonstrate the power of location to everyone!
14 October 2020
Welcome to the first edition of the LocationTech newsletter. As a reminder, the Spatial Industry Business Association (SIBA) joined the New Zealand Tech Alliance and has been reinvented LocationTech.
10 September 2020
Sam Drummond replaces former Spatial Innovation Business Association (SIBA) Chair, Anne Harper who has resigned from the role after a successful six year tenure.
10 September 2020
LocationTech featured during Techweek2020, so we’ve collated the best Techweek highlights for you
19 August 2020
