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Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.
Cognizant names 21 locations that will epitomise the future of work
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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cognizant
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workplace of the future
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future of business
Asia Pacific cities such as Wellington, Da Nang, Shenzhen, Songdo, Haidian Qu, and Kochi have all been named as hotspots.
Yubico pledges to secure world's most at-risk organisations
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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mdm
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passwordless
Yubico is partnering with Microsoft to offer 25,000 free YubiKey security keys to high profile and high risk organisations across 31 countries.
Double Yolk's take on recruiting software devs in the remote work age
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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development
New Zealand development firm, Double Yolk, looks overseas for developers to help their business thrive in the digital world.
Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns
Tue, 12th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.
Hootsuite offers free pro plan to non profits and SMBs during COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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social media
Hootsuite is offering free access to its pro plan for non-profits and small businesses until 1 July 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Tauranga agtech firm recognised on the world stage
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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robots
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agtech
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it automation
Tauranga-based agtech firm Robotics Plus has received worldwide recognition on the Top 50 AgTech companies, as ranked on the THRIVE Top 50.
Chch voicemail-to-text startup eyes global market
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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voicemail
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The Christchurch-based SaaS company with 2500 active users is looking to expand to Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada by November this year.
Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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sports
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investment
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startups
Adelaide's Lumin Sports Technology seeks AUD $750K to finalise its sports tech platform for European and US markets, aiming to expand globally.
Generation Z holds more power in firms' tech purchasing decisions
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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apm
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low-code
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software development
Generation Z (Gen Z) is the newest generation in the global workforce, and already it is having an impact on how businesses harness technology.
NZ emerging as top fintech hub across Asia Pacific
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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fintech
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fintechnz
New Zealand has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fintech hubs in the Asia Pacific region, according to the Global Fintech Index 2020.
NZ tech start up wins innovation award
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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cleantech
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sustainability
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carbon footprint
CarbonClick CPO, Jan Ivar Czaplicki, has been named International Michael Page Innovator of the Year for 2019.
Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.
Adobe launches e-signature app to alleviate SMBs’ paperwork pains
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Adobe has unveiled Adobe Sign, an e-signature app designed to help small businesses digitise paperwork, saving time and reducing manual costs.
Auckland tech firm Aider creates buzz in the United States
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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uc
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martech
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Auckland-based tech firm Aider is making waves in the US and Canada with the launch of its digital assistant, which integrates with popular platforms.
Amazon tools empower SMBs for sales success
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Amazon introduced over 50 tools in 2019 to support SMBs, leading to a 20% increase in firms surpassing USD $1 million in sales, boosting global SMB growth.
Callaghan Innovation grants Auckland SaaS firm $5m windfall
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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callaghan innovation
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esignature
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crossware
Callaghan Innovation has awarded Auckland-based SaaS business Crossware up to $5m per year in grant funding to support its global expansion.
Instagram: The next big thing in online shopping?
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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ecommerce
This week Instagram announced a new feature called checkout, which allows users to buy products they find on Instagram.
Adobe study finds ANZ marketers aren't very good at their jobs
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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digital marketing
40% of local consumers think the promotional offers they receive just aren’t the right ones for them. That figure is higher than the global average of 33%.
Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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edutech
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edtech
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lms
New Zealand's edtech firm Kami raises USD $1.5 million, aiming to expand its innovative paperless classroom solutions across North America and beyond.