Silicon Valley stories - Page 6
Silicon Valley connection to boost NZ's agritech sector
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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agricultural technology
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ai
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startups
An upcoming agritech conference in Silicon Valley may have a huge impact on New Zealand's agritech sector, even from thousands of kilometres away.
Research before implementation: The importance of understanding AI
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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edutech
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ai
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r&d
Continental strengthens global AI efforts with a new partnership, joining forces with UC Berkeley DeepDrive to optimise and implement cutting-edge AI research.
Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...
Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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hybrid & remote work
Polycom co-founder Jeff Rodman speaks about his journey in the tech industry and the power of innovation in the age of digital transformation.
What the U.S election means for the tech sector
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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apple
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facebook
As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.
SingularityU New Zealand Summit fast approaching - be prepared for the future
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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iot
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ai
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3d printing
This event is the first of its kind in Australasia, giving participants the opportunity to delve into accelerating technologies and how we can adapt.
YOU'RE INVITED: SingularityU New Zealand Summit - Silicon Valley is coming to town
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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ai
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3d printing
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singularityu
The experts from Silicon Valley are coming to town this November to get together with leaders of today and tomorrow from New Zealand and Australia.
A Silicon Valley CEO's presentation notes
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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digital entertainment
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netguide
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digital music
Peach CEO's latest presentation left audiences baffled with bizarre boasts of 900,000,000% more innovation and offers to trade kidneys for new X-Phones.
Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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healthtech
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apple
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cto
New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
Announcing New Zealand's next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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opinion
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debtor daddy
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banking
Christchurch blossoms into NZ's tech scene; promising to be the latest innovation hub with big names investing for a high-tech future.
Kiwi startup bringing Silicon Valley ideals to local businesses
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
API Talent is bringing Silicon Valley's DevOps ideologies of experimentation, failure acceptance and innovation development to local NZ businesses.
Kiwi company named APAC's Best Startup for Social Impact
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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open source
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healthtech
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talent unleashed
New Zealand's oDocs has been named Asia Pacific's Best Startup - Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed awards.
Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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nzqa
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māori students
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young innovators
The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.
Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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healthtech
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talent unleashed
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be intent
A Kiwi social enterprise creating affordable healthcare solutions for those in need is in the spotlight as a APAC finalist in the startup awards.
Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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talent unleashed
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sme
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startups
NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.
Intel's legendary former CEO Andy Grove dies
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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semiconductors
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apple
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intel
Tech titan Andy Grove, Intel's pivotal figure and former CEO, passes away at 79, leaving an indelible mark on Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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startups
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managing director
Wharf42 has announced two of Silicon Valley's thought leaders will visit NZ to share what they know about the current tech and investment landscape.
Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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kiwi landing pad
Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.
Silicon Valley trip encourages Kiwi students to choose ICT
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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edutech
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intergen
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qualifications
This year, 39 Wellington East Girls' pupils were taken on a trip to the United States to see what the ICT sector is like.
Gartner examines the #FAIL safe way to start a tech business...
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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analyst report
You're a technologist, and you want to know how to start a company or a product, how to generate a division or develop a new opportunity. Get rejected: Fail.