Where Strategy Meets the
Exponential Frontier
An independent advisory firm helping boards, technology leaders and organisations understand, navigate and capture value from emerging, disruptive and exponential technologies.
Independent thinking at the intersection of technology and strategy
Synaptec NZ is a New Zealand-based strategy and innovation advisory firm founded to help organisations navigate the transformative impact of emerging, disruptive and exponential technologies.
We work with boards, C-suite leaders, technology teams and strategy functions across government, enterprise and the startup ecosystem bringing independent analysis, structured frameworks and deep technology expertise to the decisions that matter most.
Our work spans the full arc of technology strategy: from horizon scanning and due diligence through to transformation roadmapping, governance design and executive education. We are specialists in the technologies reshaping industries, not generalist consultants.
What makes us different
Most advisory firms generalise. We specialise deeply in the technologies reshaping how organisations sense, reason and act in the world.
Independent & Unconflicted
No vendor relationships. No platform dependencies. Our advice is anchored entirely in your organisation's strategic interests - not ours.
Practitioner Depth
Our frameworks and advisory are built from real-world engagement not academic theory. 25+ years of frontline technology strategy, governance and transformation experience.
Exponential Lens
We look further forward than most. Our work is grounded in understanding how technologies compound, converge and disrupt not just what exists today.
Proprietary Frameworks
Synaptec has developed structured evaluation and due diligence frameworks that translate complex technology landscapes into clear, actionable strategy inputs for boards and leadership teams.
Global Network, NZ Focus
Deep connections across New Zealand's technology, innovation and governance ecosystem with international reach across Australia, Asia-Pacific, UK and the US.
Built for the Boardroom
Our outputs are calibrated for executive and board audiences - clear, evidence-based and structured for decision-making rather than technical implementation teams.
Kriv Naicker
Founder & Managing Director · Synaptec NZ
Kriv Naicker is a senior executive, entrepreneur, industry commentator and professional director with 25+ years' international experience in governance, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
He is the Founder and Co-Chair of the New Zealand Internet of Things Alliance, board member of IoT Alliance Australia and Founder and Managing Director of Synaptec NZ.
A regular commentator and lecturer on IoT, AI, telecommunications and emerging technologies, Kriv brings a unique blend of governance experience, industry insight and global perspective.
Speaking, Media & Events
A selection of keynotes, podcast appearances, seminars, panels and industry events bringing Synaptec's perspective on emerging technology to audiences across New Zealand and internationally.
Who We've Worked With
Synaptec has worked with some of New Zealand's leading organisations across technology, infrastructure, education and government.
