Startups stories - Page 22
Kiwi finalists gear up for Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative' contest
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Four innovative Kiwi startups are amongst the finalists in Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative', with a $70,000 prize up for grabs.
Aussie start-up RangeMe gears up for massive growth
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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Australia's RangeMe, the online marketplace that connects retailers with suppliers, has caught the attention of serial US entrepreneurs.
Nigerian entrepreneur launches new startup in Brisbane
Wed, 18th May 2016
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tablets
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Charis is gearing up to launch his third startup, the iKON Tracker, which has already been recognised as one of the top 30 startups at DEMO Africa.
Aussie tech start-up acquired by GE, sets sights on bigger markets
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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cloud services
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it industry
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intelligent systems
Current by GE acquires Australian start-up Daintree Networks to bring intelligent building solutions worldwide.
Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.
Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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disruption
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Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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safety
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sotw
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startups
Elisha Fleming, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has developed Intrude A Lock, a device that monitors checked luggage for tampering.
Cisco closes in on IoT with new Sydney innovation centre
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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iot
Cisco earmarks $15M for Sydney IoT hub, backing innovation across smart tech sectors and projecting vast economic uplift.
Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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ios
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apple
Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.
Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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uc
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collaboration
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jobs
Government tees up digital marketplace to enable more ICT suppliers to nab some of the $5b annual government ICT spend and a cyber security centre.
Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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uc
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gigatown
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ufb
Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city's Gigatown win.
From corporations to start-ups: Uncovering the disruptive shift
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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supply chain
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disruption
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startups
Innovative solutions and powerful digital platforms are enabling SMBs to knock the world's biggest corporations off their once so sturdy perch.
Sydney-based fintech hub opens its doors
Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Stone - Chalk, a fintech hub in Sydney, has opened its doors, welcoming 41 companies and aiming to boost Australia's fintech sector.
More investors turning to ed tech startups
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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edutech
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financing
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education, learning & training
Education technology companies are receiving more backing than ever before, with venture-capital funding reaching $765 million in Q2 2015.
Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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intel
Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.
Gartner dubs IBM leader in storage and backup space
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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ibm
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analyst report
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startups
IBM has been named as a Leader in the 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup Software and Integrated Appliances.
Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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martech
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apps
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apple
In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.
Sydney fintech hub moves closer to completion
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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fintech
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startups
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partners
Sydney's Stone and Chalk, set to be the epicentre for Aussie fintech, gears up for its grand opening with a new Chair and corporate allies.
Polaroid-style prints for iPhone and Android in the works
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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apple
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apple iphone
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kickstarter
French start-up Prynt is developing a smartphone case that doubles as a printer, allowing users to instantly print their photos.
Mentors on tap at The Lightning Lab
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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entrepreneur
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mentorship
The Lightning Lab expands to Auckland, offering start-ups mentoring, seed capital, and a chance to turn ideas into reality.