Silicon Valley stories - Page 3
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.
‘Silicon Valley of western China’ to gain massive investment
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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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.
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.
SingularityU New Zealand Summit fast approaching - be prepared for the future
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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iot
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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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3d printing
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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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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.
Cisco's first acquisition into the emerging container market
Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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silicon valley
Cisco acquires ContainerX to enter the container market, its first acquisition in this rapidly emerging space.
$1m fund launched as Aussie tech companies win at global awards
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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māori students
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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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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.
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.
Intel's legendary former CEO Andy Grove dies
Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
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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
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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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.
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.
Gartner examines the #FAIL safe way to start a tech business...
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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gartner
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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.