"I believe this award is particularly significant as it is acknowledgement from our peers in the information security industry and from across the private sector."
Some small businesses are feeling less confident about the road ahead, with business confidence falling to a nine-year low in the June quarter.
WelTec and ANZ acknowledged the outstanding achievements of two Bachelor of Technology graduates, Shanini Kumari and Erik Poulsen.
ANZ Investments does not invest in companies that are involved in manufacturing controversial or nuclear weapons, or manufacturing tobacco products.
The survey took responses from over 200 firms, comprising micro (up to 5 staff) and intermediate businesses (6 to 20 staff).
Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.
Yet, as with everything conceptual, there are wide-ranging views of what human-centred design actually means.
"I think New Zealand industries want to do the right thing, and most farmers are keen to adapt farm practices and invest where they can."