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Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?
Fintech

Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?

Kiwibank has announced the winners of its New Zealand Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator 2017. Who made the cut and what are their plans?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Vic Uni spin-out gets $450k from big NZ innovation investor
Marketing Technologies

Vic Uni spin-out gets $450k from big NZ innovation investor

EdPotential will deliver software-as-a-service products based on advanced algorithms and data analysis capability through cloud services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Anteater: Yummy insects
Health Technologies

Anteater: Yummy insects

Christchurch startup Anteater aims to become a premium supplier of edible insect products, tapping into the growing market for alternative protein sources.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Intergen CEO Simon Bright nominated for 2016 Wellingtonian of the Year Awards
Software Development

Intergen CEO Simon Bright nominated for 2016 Wellingtonian of the Year Awards

Intergen CEO named finalist in 'Business' category of Wellingtonian of the Year awards. Winners announced on November 10th.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups
Accelerator

$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups

New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups
Callaghan Innovation

Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups

Callaghan Innovation launches three new accelerator programmes in bid to develop start-ups in fintech, digital tech and energy sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016

Global Stories

Founders stories

The perfect launching pad for your Chinese expansion
Shared services

The perfect launching pad for your Chinese expansion

Amidst Shanghai's bustling start-up scene, Fountown's co-working spaces are the perfect base for firms eyeing Chinese expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley
Digital Transformation

Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley

Polycom co-founder Jeff Rodman speaks about his journey in the tech industry and the power of innovation in the age of digital transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
How CIOs can buck the status quo and drive business innovation
Opinion

How CIOs can buck the status quo and drive business innovation

Successful CIOs are changing business models in their organisation – they are becoming Disruptors. But what does that mean exactly?.

By Sebastian Grady • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
OpenView invests US$25m in ANZ workforce management company
Workforce Technology

OpenView invests US$25m in ANZ workforce management company

US$25m boost from OpenView set to fuel ANZ's Deputy, an innovator reshaping workforce management globally, including a major Sydney expansion.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Got a good start-up or idea? The UK is looking for you
Entrepreneur

Got a good start-up or idea? The UK is looking for you

The UK's Department for International Trade is looking for Australian and New Zealand companies to participate in the Startup Games.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
RedShield's CTO on the iSANZ win — and why he wants your security problems
Partner Programmes

RedShield's CTO on the iSANZ win — and why he wants your security problems

RedShield's CTO Sam Pickles discusses their iSANZ win and the company's mission to solve clients' unique security issues without needing developers.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
EduTech

New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore

Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Want to keep up with the digital era? How you can 'activate your data'
Data Analytics

Want to keep up with the digital era? How you can 'activate your data'

Here is an expert look into how data has evolved from being something that needed babysitting to a critical strategic asset for business growth.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Stripe's new 'caller ID' machine learning platform is tackling online fraud - and making card payments safer
Marketing Technologies

Stripe's new 'caller ID' machine learning platform is tackling online fraud - and making card payments safer

Radar works by using algorithms to detect patterns and instances of likely fraud. As it learns, its defences become more powerful over time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Founders stories

Fintech industry makes nod at gender diversity with new award for women
Fintech

Fintech industry makes nod at gender diversity with new award for women

Australian fintechs shine a spotlight on gender diversity, launching a Female Leader award amid industry equality concerns.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Deloitte bolsters digital marketing skills with Salesforce move
Data Analytics

Deloitte bolsters digital marketing skills with Salesforce move

Deloitte enhances digital prowess, acquiring Cinder to lead Australian Salesforce implementations and enrich customer engagement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016