Overview

It consists of

• NZICT - Group of 40 New Zealand ICT companies
  
• Ministry of Economic Development (MED)
  
• New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
• Other industry partners

A New Zealand SKA Industry Consortium (NZSKAIC) has been formed with NZICT Group, NZTE and MED working in partnership to achieve positive economic development outcomes from our involvement in the project.   New Zealand’s industry group will be chaired by Dougal Watt, on behalf of NZICT.  NZICT Group is the industry organisation representing IT software, hardware, networks, services, education and training providers, and is represented by NZICT CEO Brett O’Riley. Work is underway to develop a framework for the consortium and its activities, and a strategy around New Zealand’s involvement in conjunction with other stakeholders.