Focus Technology Group Celebrates Reseller News WIICTA 2026 Innovation Finalist

Focus Technology Group Celebrates WIICTA 2026 Innovation Finalist

Focus Technology Group is proud to celebrate the recognition of one of its own, our Marketing Manager Tina Guina, who has been named a finalist in the Innovation category at the Reseller News Women in ICT Awards 2026 (WIICTA).

Now in its tenth year, WIICTA continues to recognise outstanding women across New Zealand’s ICT sector, with this year’s finalists selected from a record-breaking 217 nominations spanning 77 organisations across the telco, partner, vendor, and distributor landscape.

This recognition marks a significant milestone not only for Tina, but for Focus, reflecting the kind of work being built within the business, work that focuses on making technology more accessible, practical, and meaningful for the organisations it supports.

A different approach to innovation

Innovation in the ICT industry is often associated with technical development, large-scale systems, or emerging technologies.

At Focus, innovation has also taken shape in how technology is communicated.

Helping businesses understand what technology means for them, how it impacts their operations, productivity and growth, is just as important as the technology itself.

Bringing ideas to life

Over the past few years, this approach has been reflected in a number of initiatives developed at Focus:

The Better Business Series, highlighting real client stories and how technology is used in everyday business
The Digital Roast Podcast, creating space for practical conversations around technology and business challenges
The Better Business Roadshow, helping organisations explore real-world applications of tools such as Microsoft Copilot

These initiatives were designed with a clear purpose:

To turn complex technology into something businesses can understand, engage with, and apply.

Tina’s recognition as a finalist reflects this broader view of innovation, where creativity, execution, and real-world impact come together.

A proud moment for Focus

Being recognised at a national level is a proud moment for the team at Focus Technology Group and reinforces the importance of continuing to create work that delivers meaningful outcomes for clients.

It also highlights the role that different perspectives including marketing, communication, and storytelling play in shaping how technology is adopted across the industry.

What’s next

Winners to be announced at a celebration lunch at the Cordis in Auckland on 17 June 2026.

As highlighted by Reseller News, this year’s finalists exemplify the leadership, innovation, and impact shaping the future of New Zealand’s ICT sector.

Focus extends its congratulations to Tina and all finalists recognised in this year’s awards.