The document discusses the importance of the technology sector in New Zealand. It notes that the global software market is over $450 billion and growing rapidly, but that New Zealand only has less than 1% of the global market. It outlines statistics on the size and growth of the New Zealand technology sector, including that it employs 40,000 people and accounts for 10% of annual export earnings. The chief executive of the NZICT Group advocates for the technology sector to lead New Zealand's economic growth and be the largest contributor to GDP by 2017.