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Auckland Uni celebrates 40 entrepreneurs under 40

Auckland Uni lauds entrepreneurial grads, spotlight on success stories like Facebook's Bowen Pan and mPort's Dipra Ray.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018

Study finds social media for businesses is more than just marketing

A Hootsuite study reveals that businesses leveraging social media reap benefits beyond marketing, including community engagement and market insights.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018

Unified Communications

Agritech firm releases open source water monitor built on Raspberry Pi

Agritech firm Autogrow releases its new root zone monitor as an open source DIY project for technology developers and small growers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018

Robotics

Agricultural robotics firm appoints new CEO as it prepares to go global

It was the right time to add a professional chief executive to a high-calibre team, especially after strong growth and funding.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Unified Communications

Facebook video creators can now monetise 'Ad Breaks'

Facebook has rolled out Ad Breaks for New Zealand businesses who want to make money from their Facebook videos.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Blockchain

Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults

Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018

Software-as-a-Service

'Don't be like Silicon Valley': Kiwi SaaS firms encouraged to look after their own

New Zealand's tech sector gathers at the Southern SaaS event in Auckland to focus on achieving faster and smarter growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Agricultural Technology

Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm

Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Agricultural Technology

NZ agritech innovators touch down in Silicon Valley

Thirty of New Zealand's agritech innovators have finally landed in Silicon Valley this week as they get ready to put their innovations to the test.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018

Digital Transformation

Cofounder of NZ-born firm Adeption lights up Times Square

Carl Sanders-Edwards, cofounder of NZ-born Adeption, celebrated his NASDAQ Milestone Makers graduation by lighting up Times Square with the firm's logo.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

Schools

NZ and Aussie tech girls become superheroes in Silicon Valley

The next generation of New Zealand and Australian female entrepreneurs had the chance to pitch their apps to Silicon Valley's top executives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

Agricultural Technology

Silicon Valley connection to boost NZ's agritech sector

An upcoming agritech conference in Silicon Valley may have a huge impact on New Zealand's agritech sector, even from thousands of kilometres away.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018

Fintech

Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm

Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018

Fintech

Xero backs down on plans to retire older expense claims functionality

Xero has made a U-turn on its decision to retire its older expense claims functionality and replace it with the new Zero Expenses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Fintech

Xero recruits longtime partner into US expansion efforts

Xero teams up with US payroll firm Gusto to enhance its US presence, offering full-service payroll across all 50 states and deeper technical integration.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018