Silicon Valley stories - Page 3
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Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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quantum computing
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digital transformation
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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.
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‘Silicon Valley of western China’ to gain massive investment
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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silicon valley
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channel infrastructure
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chendu hi-tech zone
The Chengdu Hi-tech Zone in western China is attracting global talent with its investments and plans for technological innovation.
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What the U.S election means for the tech sector
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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personal computing devices
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elections
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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.
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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.
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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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silicon valley
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.
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A Silicon Valley CEO's presentation notes
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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digital entertainment
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techday
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silicon valley
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.
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Cisco's first acquisition into the emerging container market
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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cisco
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silicon valley
Cisco acquires ContainerX to enter the container market, its first acquisition in this rapidly emerging space.
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$1m fund launched as Aussie tech companies win at global awards
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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silicon valley
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talent unleashed
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awards
Two Aussie tech companies have won glory at the global Talent Unleashed awards, with a $1 million startup fund also launched on the back of the awards.
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Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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nz
New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
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Announcing New Zealand’s next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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christchurch
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silicon valley
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debtor daddy
Christchurch blossoms into NZ's tech scene; promising to be the latest innovation hub with big names investing for a high-tech future.
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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.
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Kiwi company named APAC's Best Startup for Social Impact
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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open source
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silicon valley
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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.
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Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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silicon valley
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māori students
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nzqa
The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.
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Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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silicon valley
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talent unleashed
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nz
A Kiwi social enterprise creating affordable healthcare solutions for those in need is in the spotlight as a APAC finalist in the startup awards.
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Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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awards
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silicon valley
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nz
NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.
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Intel's legendary former CEO Andy Grove dies
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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personal computing devices
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silicon valley
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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.
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Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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startups
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.
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Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with ‘R&D by M&A’ strategy
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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fintechs
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financial systems
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personal computing devices
Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.
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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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silicon valley
This year, 39 Wellington East Girls’ pupils were taken on a trip to the United States to see what the ICT sector is like.
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Gartner examines the #FAIL safe way to start a tech business...
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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gartner
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silicon valley
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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.