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Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion

Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
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IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards open for applications

Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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The IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards are now accepting applications, inviting global recognition for innovation and excellence in the FinTech industry.
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NZ tech start up wins innovation award

Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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CarbonClick CPO, Jan Ivar Czaplicki, has been named International Michael Page Innovator of the Year for 2019.
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eBay sells out: Viagogo buys ticketing platform StubHub for billions

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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eBay has ridded itself of its massive ticketing marketplace StubHub – and sold it to controversial ticketing platform viagogo.
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Singapore to make acquaintance with Group-IB's CyberCrimeCon

Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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Group-IB's CyberCrimeCon is making its Singapore debut on 29 November, featuring top cybersecurity experts and organisations like INTERPOL and the CSA.
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Muso wants to take live music to all corners of Australia

Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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An Australian company called Muso is on a mission to rejuvenate the country's music scene and create as much live music in as many locations as possible.
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Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Christchurch startup Vxt, founded by University of Canterbury students, seeks to end voicemail woes with an app converting messages to text.
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Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Despite some diversity initiatives, women constitute 39% of the labour force and only 25% of management positions worldwide in general.
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'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.
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New marketing technology consultancy STITCH launches

Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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Auckland-based STITCH launches to aid businesses in enhancing customer experiences, utilising data and marketing tech. Led by Adnan Khan and Simon Wedde.
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Kiwi startups head to San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt

Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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Kiwi startups to shine at TechCrunch Disrupt in the US, with ecentre's NZ Pavilion highlighting local innovation.
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Paessler prepares for expansion with new CEO appointment

Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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Paessler appoints Helmut Binder as CEO to spearhead expansion into the ASEAN market and launch new solutions, following Christian Twardara's departure.
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Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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As industries invest heavily in IIoT, Claroty co-founder Galina Antova is pioneering advancements in cybersecurity while championing gender diversity in tech.
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Cambridge startup celebrates 10 years in the business

Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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A student flat in leafy Waikato town of Cambridge started as the home of a software startup called Rocketspark.
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Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
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Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.
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ecentre business incubator showcases NZ's upcoming startups

Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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Sprint Global, the business incubator hosted by Massey University, selected 11 startups to take on the challenge of 'going global'.
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NVIDIA releases newest RTX graphics cards

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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NVIDIA's new RTX 2060 SUPER and 2070 SUPER graphics cards launch with a 25% speed boost, custom partner models, and a game bundle promotion till August 18.
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Sydney & Melbourne amongst world's top places for women entrepreneurs

Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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Sydney and Melbourne ranked amongst world's best cities for women entrepreneurs, according to Dell's 2019 Women Entrepreneur Cities Index.
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ESET's MSP program extends cloud business solutions

Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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ESET specifically shaped the program so it's easier for providers to work with a trusted industry leader and to reach a rapidly growing customer base.