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Survey to explore high-performing tech firms' marketing secrets
Digital Transformation

Survey to explore high-performing tech firms' marketing secrets

The ninth annual Market Measures survey aims to gain feedback from at least 300 New Zealand tech firms about how they market and sell their products.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
Kiwi businesses need to engage more with Asia opportunities - NZTech chair
Health Technologies

Kiwi businesses need to engage more with Asia opportunities - NZTech chair

Kiwi firms are keen to establish business ties with Vietnam and other Asian countries, according to Mitchell Pham, chairman of NZTech and FinTechNZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Kiwi company Milmeq wins innovation award after doubling export revenue in two years
NZTE

Kiwi company Milmeq wins innovation award after doubling export revenue in two years

Milmeq, which designs, engineers and manufactures systems for primary food processing, has doubled export revenue in the past two years.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Silicon Valley tech trip fast-tracks business growth
Oracle

Silicon Valley tech trip fast-tracks business growth

Successful trade mission to America for Kiwis as companies follow up potential breakthrough leads in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012
Building World Class Companies
Physical Security

Building World Class Companies

New Zealand's ICT sector is poised for global success, with government assistance from FRST and NZTE driving commercialisation and international growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2006

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Report - Nine tips for tech companies to maximise growth
Marketing Technologies

Report - Nine tips for tech companies to maximise growth

Kiwi high-growth companies have 40% more salespeople than non-high-growth firms, according to the 2018 Market Measures survey.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Nov 2018
IT community asked to give a little - or a lot - in fundraising drive
Microsoft

IT community asked to give a little - or a lot - in fundraising drive

The Kiwi IT sector has a chance to give back to a man who has given much to the sector, with a fundraising drive for cancer treatment for David Downs.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017
A brief history of Claudia Batten & her contribution to tech in NZ
Gaming

A brief history of Claudia Batten & her contribution to tech in NZ

Batten believes that New Zealand must be part of the digital world to close the geographic divide, remain relevant, and increase its prosperity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
There's no stopping this Kiwi startup
Callaghan Innovation

There's no stopping this Kiwi startup

Wellington-born startup, AREA360, has received $5.5 million investment from a US technology venture group, and is expanding into the American market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
Kiwi VMob expands into Japan and US markets
VMob

Kiwi VMob expands into Japan and US markets

Co-investment from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) spread over three years will help VMob expand into these markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Online advertising specifications
Gaming

Online advertising specifications

New specs for online ads unveiled: Formats include HTML to Flash with size limits set for optimal display across platforms.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2011
Print advertising specifications
Pacific Fibre

Print advertising specifications

NetGuide and TechDay unveil their latest print ad specifications, guiding businesses on how to prep for impactful visual marketing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2011
Pacific Fibre raises $5.5 million
Pacific Fibre

Pacific Fibre raises $5.5 million

Pacific Fibre secures NZ$5.5m to link Australia, NZ, and the USA with fibre optic cable, backed by San Fran investor Peter Thiel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2011
Dawn of War II collector's edition detailed
Gaming

Dawn of War II collector's edition detailed

THQ unveils collector's edition for Dawn of War II: Retribution, featuring exclusive wargear, art, and a treasure trove for fans, out March 4.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2011
Myspace on the ropes again
Pacific Fibre

Myspace on the ropes again

News Corp's struggling social network site is shedding half its global workforce as part of a major restructure.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2011
FileMaker begins 2011 with a 60% discount
Apple

FileMaker begins 2011 with a 60% discount

FileMaker launches a bold 60% discount on its business database app for iPhone and iPad, aiming to boost mobile productivity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2011
Verizon iPhone confirmed
Wireless Networks

Verizon iPhone confirmed

Verizon finally confirms iPhone 4 availability from Feb 10, ending months of speculation and pairing Apple's tech with Verizon's network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2011
Mighty Ape launches Marketplaces - squares up to Trade Me
Gaming

Mighty Ape launches Marketplaces - squares up to Trade Me

Mighty Ape challenges Trade Me with the launch of its innovative 'Marketplaces', transforming how people sell pre-loved entertainment items online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2011