Global Stories

Alibaba Cloud commits to 'Tech for Change' initiative

By providing access to its tech expertise and cloud resources, Alibaba Cloud hopes to promote IT education around the globe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019

Unified Communications

Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law

If you find yourself in a tricky situation - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Entrepreneur

SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture

Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Data Analytics

Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff talks about the power of disruption and the value of having a beginner's mind in the technology industry.

By Chris Pemberton • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

South Island youth set to benefit from $100k investment

The Government and Ngai Tahu Funds will each invest $50,000 to support a range of programmes, including skills development in STEM subjects.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Gamification

New Zealand companies need more scale, says Infosys co-founder

Nilekani says what struck him about Kiwi companies was they weren't used to dealing with scale because of the country's small population.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015

Network Infrastructure

Kiwi tech veteran takes top ANZ Dell role

Angela Fox appointed Vice President and General Manager of Dell Australia and New Zealand, replacing Joe Kremer.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014

Stories from Other Regions

ATEED

Te Haa o Manukau: Auckland's newest coworking space

Te Haa o Manukau has opened in South Auckland, offering modern coworking spaces and makerspaces aimed at nurturing local entrepreneurs and innovators.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

Blockchain

Meet Amino, the NZ computing network with huge blockchain goals

You don't have to look far to find local tech firms that are taking on blockchain and turning it into commercial potential.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018

Schools

Kiwi firm Code Avengers exports EdTech to Chile

A Hamilton tech innovator has scored a breakthrough deal with the Chilean government that will benefit 1500 disadvantaged students in Chile.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018

EduTech

New education platform empowers Kiwi teachers in the digital age

The Digital Passport has been created by 12 Mind Lab educators to enable teachers to develop skills and understanding to deliver the new curriculum.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Investment

Akina Foundation launches Impact Investment Report

Ākina Foundation unveils a transformative Impact Investment Report, charting a course for New Zealand's social and environmental funding.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017

Supply Chain

Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise

The Government's funding of $1.85m for New Zealand's social enterprise sector is welcomed by Akina, says CEO Alex Hannant.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017

EduTech

Rotary Club and Ākina Foundation team up to kick-start social enterprise

Now in its third year running, there is $10,000 cash to be won to help kick-start social enterprises - last year was an online NCEA tutorial platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

NZTech

Govt puts up $270k to help young women into tech sector careers

Government invests $270k in Shadow Tech Days, a programme encouraging young women to pursue careers in tech. #womenintech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017

Cisco

Cisco named best employer of 2016

Cisco Systems named Best Employer of the Year at Aon Best Employers awards lunch in Sydney. Cisco recognised for workplace flexibility and gender equality.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2016

Payment Technologies

Pushpay to raise $13.8 million from shareholders

NZ mobile payment app developer Pushpay Holdings aims to raise $13.8m from shareholders through discounted share offer.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2015

Payment Technologies

Huljich loans Pushpay $4 million to fund US growth plans

Pushpay Holdings, the NZAX-listed mobile payment app developer, has secured a $4 million funding line from cornerstone shareholder the Huljich family.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015