Founders stories - Page 14
'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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investment
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technology funding
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beany
Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.
New marketing technology consultancy STITCH launches
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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martech
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cx
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digital advertising
Auckland-based STITCH launches to aid businesses in enhancing customer experiences, utilising data and marketing tech. Led by Adnan Khan and Simon Wedde.
XTransfer raises $15m funding to expand global network
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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fintech
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funding
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xtransfer
The company provides service solutions such as cross-border and local collection, payment, foreign exchange, lending, and other treasury management services.
Princeton Digital Group set for Asia Pacific expansion
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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data center management
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princeton digital group
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job moves
Princeton Digital Group has appointed four senior executives to drive its ambitious expansion across Asia Pacific, including new markets like India.
Kiwi startups head to San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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callaghan innovation
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massey university
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sprint
Kiwi startups to shine at TechCrunch Disrupt in the US, with ecentre's NZ Pavilion highlighting local innovation.
Paessler prepares for expansion with new CEO appointment
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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devops
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apm
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software development
Paessler appoints Helmut Binder as CEO to spearhead expansion into the ASEAN market and launch new solutions, following Christian Twardara’s departure.
Kenyan ICT provider first in Africa to embrace Open Compute Project
Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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hyperscale
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open compute project
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cloud services
Atlancis Technologies pioneers OCP use in African ICT, enhancing innovation for its cloud platform, Servannah.
Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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dei
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iot
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women in technology
As industries invest heavily in IIoT, Claroty co-founder Galina Antova is pioneering advancements in cybersecurity while championing gender diversity in tech.
Cambridge startup celebrates 10 years in the business
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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hybrid & remote work
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martech
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software development
A student flat in leafy Waikato town of Cambridge started as the home of a software startup called Rocketspark.
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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rbnz
Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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company-x
Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.
ecentre business incubator showcases NZ’s upcoming startups
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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incubator
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ecentre
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startups
Sprint Global, the business incubator hosted by Massey University, selected 11 startups to take on the challenge of ‘going global’.
NVIDIA releases newest RTX graphics cards
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nvidia
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.
Sydney & Melbourne amongst world's top places for women entrepreneurs
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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women in technology
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entrepreneurship
Sydney and Melbourne ranked amongst world's best cities for women entrepreneurs, according to Dell's 2019 Women Entrepreneur Cities Index.
ESET's MSP program extends cloud business solutions
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
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.
SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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food
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solar power
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agritech
Agri-tech visionaries gear up for SparkLabs Cultiv8 Demoday in Sydney, spotlighting sustainable food innovation.
Dunedin startups commit to waste minimisation
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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cleantech
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startup dunedin
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waste
Dunedin startups joined forces at Waste Jam, a 48-hour event, to innovate in waste minimisation, drawing support from local leaders and experts.
PayU strikes $65m deal for Singapore payments provider
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
PayU, part of Naspers, has acquired a majority stake in Singapore's Red Dot Payment for USD $65 million, marking its expansion into Southeast Asia.
Auckland startup raises $4.1m from top Silicon Valley investors
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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apm
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devops
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software development
Auckland's Termius secures USD $4.1m in seed funding from top Silicon Valley investors to revolutionise how network engineers manage SSH on multiple devices.
NZ owned e-scooter service rolls into Wellington
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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apps
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wellington city council
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transport
Following a growing global trend, New Zealand-owned electric scooter share company Flamingo is launching in the capital June 18.