Startups stories - Page 21
HPE invests $140m to help boost start-ups within new APJ headquarters
Wed, 10th May 2017
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At the opening of its new Asia Pacific and Japan headquarters in Singapore, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveiled their InnovateNext program.
Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint
Wed, 10th May 2017
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startup weekend
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dyslexia
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mashup
Teen start up weekend Mashup happened last weekend. This year's winners came up with an exciting, tech-based product to help dyslexic students.
Salesforce launches $60k comp for Aussie startups
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce calls for startups to enter its first ever PitchComp at Salesforce World Tour Sydney event on March 21st, 2017.
New report finds major work to be done on 'fragmented' Aussie fintech security
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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startups
Australia's National Fintech Cyber Security Summit has shown that the industry for fintech security is fragmented and 'disparate'.
3 Dunedin-born startups take home $60,000 worth of GigStart funding
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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Three Dunedin startups, CoDrivr, Swiftlet, and Codelingo, secure NZD $60,000 in the final GigStart Fund allocation to boost UFB technology-driven projects.
IDC spotlight: Innovative start up vendors
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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cloud services
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network monitoring
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analyst report
Innovative cloud-based network monitoring startups secure multi-million dollar investments, according to IDC report.
What the U.S election means for the tech sector
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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apple
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facebook
As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.
Rise of digital start ups could be the end for other industries
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
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software development
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modernisation
Digital start-ups pose a threat to 83% of Asia Pacific and Japan businesses, according to research by Dell Technologies.
Stripe and their role in the digital economy
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
Stripe fortifies digital trade, streamlining payments for giants and startups alike, shaping the GDP of the internet.
Kiwi finalists gear up for Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative' contest
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Four innovative Kiwi startups are amongst the finalists in Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative', with a $70,000 prize up for grabs.
Aussie start-up RangeMe gears up for massive growth
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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startups
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partners
Australia's RangeMe, the online marketplace that connects retailers with suppliers, has caught the attention of serial US entrepreneurs.
Nigerian entrepreneur launches new startup in Brisbane
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Charis is gearing up to launch his third startup, the iKON Tracker, which has already been recognised as one of the top 30 startups at DEMO Africa.
Aussie tech start-up acquired by GE, sets sights on bigger markets
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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cloud services
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it industry
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intelligent systems
Current by GE acquires Australian start-up Daintree Networks to bring intelligent building solutions worldwide.
Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.
Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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disruption
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ar
Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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safety
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sotw
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startups
Elisha Fleming, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has developed Intrude A Lock, a device that monitors checked luggage for tampering.
Cisco closes in on IoT with new Sydney innovation centre
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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iot
Cisco earmarks $15M for Sydney IoT hub, backing innovation across smart tech sectors and projecting vast economic uplift.
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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ios
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apple
Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.
Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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uc
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collaboration
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jobs
Government tees up digital marketplace to enable more ICT suppliers to nab some of the $5b annual government ICT spend and a cyber security centre.
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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gigatown
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ufb
Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city's Gigatown win.