In 2017, the New Zealand IoT Alliance undertook a major research project and published The Internet of Things – Accelerating a Connected New Zealand. Following the report’s publication, the key working groups were identified to further advance IoT.
Key Highlights
New Zealand is well positioned for IoT
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However uptake in New Zealand is low
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Yet the economic opportunity is enormous
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Better use of IoT could create at least $2.2 billion in net economic benefit for New Zealand over the next 10 years.