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Online auction to help struggling Kiwi hospo businesses
Trade Me

Online auction to help struggling Kiwi hospo businesses

Hospitality businesses in New Zealand are getting a helping hand through an online auction called Hands Up 4 Hospo.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021
Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities
Not for profit

Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities

The company has supported more than 1000 charitable organisations since 2002 with donations totalling over $43 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
Profit-for-good, connections creation company heads to NZ
Not for profit

Profit-for-good, connections creation company heads to NZ

meetmagic curates meetings between IT leaders and problem solvers from leading tech companies, and donates at least half to a worthy charity.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
PaySauce's payroll feature simplifies charity donations
Human Capital Management

PaySauce's payroll feature simplifies charity donations

PaySauce, a local employment solutions provider, is encouraging more people to get into the spirit of giving to charity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Global Stories

Not for profit (NFP) stories

Amazon Web Services commits $40 million to help advance health equity
Hyperscale

Amazon Web Services commits $40 million to help advance health equity

AWS has announced a new global program to enhance health outcomes for underserved or under-represented communities.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Google Workspace is now available to anyone
Google

Google Workspace is now available to anyone

Google Workspace, including Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, is now available to individuals and groups.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021
Micro Focus' CyberRes named leader in Gartner MQ for Application Security Testing
Application Security

Micro Focus' CyberRes named leader in Gartner MQ for Application Security Testing

Micro Focus' CyberRes Fortify portfolio has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jun 2021
Microsoft and Avanade join forces with WHO to develop a World Health Data Hub
Health Technologies

Microsoft and Avanade join forces with WHO to develop a World Health Data Hub

The World Health Organization, Microsoft, and Avanade are partnering to develop a World Health Data Hub to streamline global health data.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021
Cognizant commits $250 million to global corporate social responsibility initiatives
Health Technologies

Cognizant commits $250 million to global corporate social responsibility initiatives

Cognizant pledges $250m to promote economic mobility, educational opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and health and well-being worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Cloudbric's pandemic response recognised at 2020 Golden Bridge Awards
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cloudbric's pandemic response recognised at 2020 Golden Bridge Awards

Cloudbric, which offered free cybersecurity services to several vulnerable industries, was honoured for its work to keep businesses safe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech
Microsoft

Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech

Microsoft launches pilot program to help people with disabilities excel in technology careers, promoting a more diverse workforce.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
HPE powers Edinburgh International Data Facility
DevOps

HPE powers Edinburgh International Data Facility

University of Edinburgh partners with HPE to support its International Data Facility, benefitting over 1000 organizations with $125m investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation
Firewalls

Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation

Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Facebook unveils product and business updates as it outlines Future of Work vision
Hybrid & Remote Work

Facebook unveils product and business updates as it outlines Future of Work vision

Facebook outlines its flexible work vision, updates products for the evolving workplace, enhancing remote connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19

Hootsuite is offering free access to its pro plan for non-profits and small businesses until 1 July 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Leveling the business playing field for women
Facebook

Leveling the business playing field for women

Facebook partners with SheOwnsIt NZ to empower female entrepreneurs with free marketing training, addressing bias and enabling a fairer business landscape.

By Melinda Petrunoff • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Not for profit (NFP) stories

Interview: Blockchain's opportunities for NGOs, charities & not-for-profits
Fintech

Interview: Blockchain's opportunities for NGOs, charities & not-for-profits

The third ledger' could transform the way that organisations interact with each other, says Dr Sanjaya Kuruppu.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020