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Vaughan Rowsell (@rowsell) talks to Aliesha Staples who comes from a 13 year film industry and VR/AR content creation background. Aliesha is the founder of Staples VR, a production studio for the creative technologies sector, and Staples Rentals, an emerging technology equipment rental company.Aliesha was the winner of the High Tech Awards Young Achiever of the year award for 2017 (Idealog story) and her company Staples VR is the finalist for both innovation and emerging business categories of the 2017 Westpac Business Awards. She has produced Virtual and Augmented experiences for the likes of Warner Brothers, Paramount, Disney and TVNZ.Some great insights into the world of AR, VR, MR and 360 – and the differences between them all.  Aliesha also talk about sharing insights and knowledge as they learn their way through the industry, which helps grow the industry as a whole too.------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, sta

Natalia Albert (@nataliaalbert) is currently a Project Manager at Stats NZ after having tried her professional hand at many roles both inside and out of the public sector.Moving to NZ from Mexico Natalia discovered how insular NZ can be when it comes to "experience gained elsewhere" and so, to prove she can do the work that makes her smile she set up events - there's nothing like showing someone you can do it!Based on this experience Natalia, alongside her day job which she loves, is setting up an event in the new year that will provide experience for similar women - those that can do, but Kiwis don't believe it because they've not done it here.ANd all through this Mike and Natalia talk diversity, feminism and how men can support by getting out of the way.------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining

Miki Szikszai (@mikiszikszai, LinkedIn), CEO Snapper, talks to us about change, how things change and why we need to change. We learn how Snapper evolved quickly to create a solution that customers flocked to and now they are exporting the technology globally.Miki has a background in technology innovation in New Zealand having led the development of new markets and capability for Telecom NZ that include it’s Fixed and Mobile Internet Content businesses, deployment of NZ’s first 3G Mobile network and the establishment of an in-house Innovation team.Snapper also work with Summer of Tech to grow new talent in the industry, Miki talks us through how that works.------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj Khushal (@nzRaj) background is in video, desig

This was our last system Error session for 2017 and we had an open invitation for anyone that wanted to come along. Along with Mike and Raj, we had Lukas, Dave, Rochelle, Kay and off-course Mauricio.The session covered:* Intergen conference* The countdown to Christmas (yay or Uhhh depending on your point of view)* Gift giving – minimalism vs consumerism * What happens when the internet (connectivity to the web) goes down?* New smartphones and the dramas that come with them* 2degrees are shutting down 2G without helping customers adjust, companies help users when this happens?* Community interaction and education about technology (and where Tech companies fit in to that)* The evolution of the local library * The rate of change today, compared to the last generation* Why cant people learn technology?* The old battle between Mac, Windows and Google Chrome* Will every child go to school with their own personal AI in the future?* Why does Lukas’ Mac have only one port! #DongleLife* Every Fitbit Mauricio has have a

We talk to co-founder Rachel Hatch (@rachelnzvr) about the VR kiwi project that has been 8 years in the making and the journey to make an idea into a viable product ready to ship. VR kiwi provides the missing link, the freedom to be able to naturally and physically walk and run within virtual reality. This system includes both hardware and software allowing custom made experiences delivered – “plug and play”.We also talk about what inspired and motivated Rachel to do what she does  ... Viewmaster ;)------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj Khushal (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.All our past shows are on our websitehttps://www.accessgranted.nzFollow and Like us on:https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps

“Making life better through technology is my thing” Lukasz Zawilski (@lukaszfromwelly) is the Chief Information Officer at New Zealand Qualifications Authority.An internationally experienced executive and leader with a unique blend of skills and experience gained through working with some of the world's leading organisations. Relocated to New Zealand in 2002 and have been fortunate enough to work with some great organisations across New Zealand & Australia since then.Our discussion leads us to the changing tech world (open data, chat bots, messaging apps, social platforms, cloud services, security etc) and the struggles people face during this change including the impacts on the education sector.Lukas is an entertaining and informative person, it was so much fun talking to him and you can sometimes join him at our recordings of System Error.Bonus: We also chat about the idea of having a Govt CTO.------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand

Alex is passionate about digital technology, and enjoy exploring ways to embrace its full potential. His academic background lies within the fields of media studies, ICT law and technology enterprise, while my professional background is in journalism.Alex created PressPatron, which makes it easy to support media outlets online. In a few simple steps, supporters can make monthly and one-off contributions to their favourite online publishers – which Access Granted love and are part of.We talk about many ways the media landscape is changing and how some media outlets are dragging their heals (like many industries in a state of flux). After that we talk about Wireless headphones and Poo Animoji’s“I’ve never seen a Poo so expressive before” ------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting

Vic Crone, CEO of Callaghan Innovation joined NZ Rise members in Wellington to discuss their experiences with Callaghan Innovation and shared her views on where she believes Callaghan Innovation can play a role in supporting the local eco-system.The interview was with Miki Szikszai, CEO of Snapper, and provided by NZ Risehttps://nzrise.org.nz/The interview was hosted by Equinox IThttps://www.equinox.co.nz/------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj Khushal (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.All our past shows are on our websitehttps://www.accessgranted.nzFollow and Like us on:https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps://facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps://linkedin.com/company/access-granted-podcastSubscribe to

Chris created Koha and has spent the last 17 years refining his creation. Chris has worked for a few companies but his core focus has been Koha throughout his career.Koha is a fully featured, scalable library management system. Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies worldwide.Chris is a "stealth Maori" and he explains how he uses his Maori culture around the world – funny story.An amazing open source tale.------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj Khushal (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.All our past shows are on our websitehttps://www.accessgranted.nzFollow and Like us on:https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps://facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZhtt

Pascale, one the team, talks to Murray Clode about art, tech and what happen when the two worlds collide. Tucked upstairs in a nice new sunshiny office at Basestation coworking space in Tauranga CDB, Murray share how he has followed his passion for exploring his inner-creative while at the same time helping unleash others.If you are into non linear journeys, Murray’s story is one of a kind. From the world of Telecommunications to Architecture to heavy industry then on to management and Business Improvement through Six Sigma and Lean and onto IT services business management as General Manager and Company Director and now onto Art.He’s made his business to improve his own happiness by leaving big business behind to combine his business knowledge with his art talent and venture into ‘artpreneurship’.As many times in any entrepreneurial journeys things take a turn for the better [mostly] when a community element is added and happy collisions with techies happen to deliver more than just apps. So tune in to find o

Vivian Chandra (@vivster81) is passionate about many things, CRM’s, data, and ensuring kids are not left behind.Being involved with OMGTech! since day one and offering to help out at the launch event she was hooked from the very first moment.  We talk about how technology needs to be integrated into the school curriculum not just an add on (optional) subject.------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj Khushal (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.All our past shows are on our websitehttps://www.accessgranted.nzFollow and Like us on:https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps://facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps://linkedin.com/company/access-granted-podcastSubscribe to the show however you want:https://www.accessgran

Wow this conversation went in every direction possible. Around the table were Troy, Mauricio, Mike, Raj and Gavin.We jabbered about:Usability, functionality, serviceUsing AI botsRecruitment techLinkedIn spam (“Hi Troy you have a nice face”)Paring down your social channelsEmail is broken (still) but which messaging app to go to? The old battle between Windows vs Mac vs Google Buzz word BSData – Analytics and patterns/trendsTelcos, they just don’t get itiPhone X and Facal recognition Keeping your device safe whist travellingGun policy at work (in America off course), Everyday carry (EDC) and a few of gun stories.NZ talent trend – Qualifications are becoming less important.Also – #WellyTech Christmas Party coming up on the 30th November register here------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, c

Jordan Carter (@jordancarter) has been CEO of Internet New Zealand since 2013, leading the organisation as it builds a better New Zealand through a better Internet.He is a policy expert on many of the issues raised by the Internet, especially policy, regulation, and social impact as well as being a a leader of teams, strategist in terms of organisational development and achieving policy outcomes, and experienced at working with and for Boards.We talk about the way we use the Internet now and also how we used to live/work without it “back in the day”.We urge everyone to get along to NetHui (9 & 10 November at Auckland's Aotea Centre) to share your voice to help drive a better Internet for all Kiwis.------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj

We have had Anna on many times talking about the amazing campaigns that are on Pledgeme.co.nz This time we actually talk about PledgeMe itself and its amazing growth path and some very interesting news. *Cough* Australia.Women in Tech - its a thing, its a thing people are talking about. Anna shares some cool insights.Note, this episode contains many pop culture references from the 90’s.------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj Khushal (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.All our past shows are on our websitehttps://www.accessgranted.nzFollow and Like us on:https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps://facebook.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps://linkedin.com/company/access-granted-podcastSubscribe to the show however you

Kat is on a mission to increase the number of data insights actioned. There is a growing gap between analytics teams and decision makers, stemming from a breakdown in communication. This is why Kat started Rogue Penguin.

 Kat has worked across multiple industries, NZ and internationally. With both science and graphic design degrees and is happiest when making data come to life.We cover Data visualisation through graphic designBrandingConsistent changeAnalytics and insights------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things done. Raj Khushal (@nzRaj) background is in video, design, media and making things happen.All our past shows are on our websitehttps://www.accessgranted.nzFollow and Like us on:https://twitter.com/AccessGrantedNZhttps://facebook.com/AccessGran

We have Mike, Raj, Mauricio and new addition to the team AJ (graduate of the NZ Radio Training School) sitting around a table at Golding Free Dive we discuss “is radio still a thing” and what's happening to broadcast TV?NostalgiaWe have a nostalgic moment when talking about Palm (“Palm is coming back!”) and Windows in the 90’s and how things used to be.“The support process is broken”We discus many many fails and interesting stories in tech at the moment including but not limited to:Ring doorbellOnline back up fails.Microsoft Band vs Fitbit vs other Kick Starter failsWhy are apps/services disappearing faster and faster, without the ability to get your data out.We live in a disposable tech society Facebook Customer services support issuesAdobe Customer services support issuesData over-charges Google hardware issuesBonus failFake taxi image used on a political campaign (using Google images)So grab your favourite beverage and join us for a funny and insightful conversation.----------------------------------------

The lost episode. We recorded this one a while ago but unfortunately we misplaced it, until now. Kai Koenig (@agentK) works as a Software Solutions architect for Ventego Creative in Wellington, New Zealand. He also co-founded the company with two partners and is the CTO of Zen Ex Machina, a startup in the fields of digital & user experience consultancy based out of Canberra in Australia.Kai's work comprises a mix of consulting, training, mentoring and actual development work using a range of technologies, common themes being Java, CFML, JavaScript, Android etc. Occasionally Kai writes for magazines (currently mainly Heise's iX in Germany) or in his blog, publish a podcast, 2 Developers Down Under, with his friend Mark Mandel (@neurotic) from Melbourne.Since 2007 he's also been flying small, single-engine aeroplanes around New Zealand and sometimes Australia, currently working on is Commercial Pilot License.Side note: “Yey, I remember Macromedia!” – Raj (I miss Freehand)------------------------------------

Over the past few weeks we spent some time with the main party political parties and their ICT representatives in order to have them articulate their stance.== ICT representativesWe get to hear from:- Greens: Gareth Hughes, @GarethMP- NZ First: Tracey Martin, @TraceyMartinMP- National: Brett Hudson, @bhudson_nz- Labour: Clare Curran, @clarecurranmp- ACT: David Seymour, @dbseymour== Questions- What is your own tech background?- Can you sum up your parties ICT policy for us please?- What are the 3 differences between your policy approach and the other parties?- How will your policies speedup and increase the maturity of our IT deployments, specifically in government?- How will your policies help the ICT industry grow and develop and take the country forward?We then asked each MP a different 'Listener question', thanks to all that sent them in.Thanks so much to all the party representatives, and we hope this podcast gives you more of an insight into how each of the political parties see ICT and will help you dec

Growing up in Ethiopia and living in six countries has made Yoseph a global citizen driven to make positive impact through entrepreneurship. Yoseph works closely with the entrepreneurship community across NZ, Silicon Valley, and other hubs around the world.As a former New Zealand National Poetry Slam champion and TEDx speaker, and with a diverse background in resource management, startups, communications and government, Alina believes in the power of story above almost everything else.Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) incubates solutions to global problems from New Zealand and make a lasting positive impact on the world. If you are interested in joining the cohort get to www.ehf.org ASAP – Deadline is 1 Oct 2017------------------------------------------------------We share the stories from people that work in New Zealand tech, social media, startups. If you have a story or know someone that does - get in touch!Mike Riversdale (@MiramarMike) background is explaining stuff, connecting people and getting things do

Sam Daish started in recruitment to HR and strategy which lead to information management and analytics. These days Sam spends his time at Xero as Head of Data Innovation, so he’s all about how to use data and conveying information in interesting ways. Using data for business and automation but also for social good. Mike and Sam talk also about the art of play.