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based on people , process and technology . This has helped to deliver a platform based on data-centricity , that is relevant to our people and business needs , and which is setting us up for a tech-savvy future .

“ KPMG NZ is on a journey towards becoming a sector-led , client-focused technology and data insights company for our clients ,” he adds . “ Information technology systems ( ITS ) is one of the primary drivers of value and efficiencies at the firm .”

Having undertaken its own transformation and been in its clients ’ shoes , KPMG NZ understands first-hand the steps businesses need to take to deliver exceptional change . Additionally , as the only one of the ‘ big four ’ auditors that is 100 % New-Zealand owned , KPMG NZ has an unparalleled understanding of the unique geographic region in which it operates .

“ At KPMG NZ everything we do ties back to our purpose of fuelling New Zealand ’ s prosperity ,” Pettigrew says . “ It ’ s our benchmark for the work we do , the clients we work with and the community projects we get involved in . We also have access to KPMG ’ s global network , drawing on our member firms in 155 countries worldwide . This gives us the freedom to develop IT services that suit our own environment , as well as working on bigger picture pieces that are for the entire network .”

With its feet firmly in both New Zealand and global markets , KPMG NZ has a wealth of expertise to draw upon . The firm provides services to a wide range of industry sectors including agribusiness , insurance ,

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