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Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth
Investment

Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth

New Zealand's tech sector is poised for significant growth, according to local investor Blackbird, potentially transforming it into a major export earner.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

Global Stories

Founders stories

Going global: 9 tips from top Aussie retailers
Enterprise Resource Planning

Going global: 9 tips from top Aussie retailers

For growth-minded business owners, taking operations into larger, more lucrative overseas markets is often an essential step in achieving their ambitious goals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022
Longstanding Kiwi field service contractor Indeserve in liquidation
Data Analytics

Longstanding Kiwi field service contractor Indeserve in liquidation

IndeServe, a longstanding local service contractor that has worked with companies including IBM, Fujitsu and Datacom, has voluntarily filed for liquidation.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Voxel hits total funding of $18M following ongoing wins
Risk & Compliance

Voxel hits total funding of $18M following ongoing wins

Since raising its seed round in September, Voxel has grown at pace, by decreasing on-site injuries by upwards of 80% and increasing operational productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
OVHcloud ramps up big plans with ForePaaS acquisition
Platform-as-a-Service

OVHcloud ramps up big plans with ForePaaS acquisition

OVHcloud has acquired ForePaaS, a unified platform specialising in data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence projects for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Apr 2022
Kaspersky highlights mobile threat impacting thousands globally
EduTech

Kaspersky highlights mobile threat impacting thousands globally

Stalkerware impacted over 32,000 Kaspersky mobile users globally last year, highlighting the need to tackle this issue, says Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
BluePi Consulting (BluePi) appoints CEO as Gaurav Sharma
IT Industry

BluePi Consulting (BluePi) appoints CEO as Gaurav Sharma

IT services company BluePi expands to Sydney, appoints Gaurav Sharma as CEO for Australia & New Zealand to drive growth in diverse industries.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Accelerated UK expansion for ANZ tech companies
EduTech

Accelerated UK expansion for ANZ tech companies

The UK Government is working with Australian and New Zealand national and state governments to take a delegation of tech scaleups for London Tech Week.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia
Microsoft

Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia

Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Asia, providing free access to technology and resources for startups in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky
Partner Programmes

Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky

One of the largest distributors in Australia and New Zealand has cancelled its distribution contract with Russian based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Snowflake to acquire data application framework Streamlit
Data Analytics

Snowflake to acquire data application framework Streamlit

Snowflake has announced its intent to acquire Streamlit, enabling global developers and data scientists to mobilise data.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life
Data Analytics

Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life

Cloud-based system, hospoIQ, offers business intelligence for the hospitality sector in New Zealand and Australia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Data centre operator PDG closes US$350 million equity deal
Hyperscale

Data centre operator PDG closes US$350 million equity deal

Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has closed an equity investment from Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) as a lead investor for US$350 million.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition

Employment Hero, the employment as a service provider, has raised $181m in funding, following its recent acquisition of KeyPay.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Founders stories

Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as partnerships director
Startup ecosystem

Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as partnerships director

Dovetail, an Australian venture studio, appoints Poppy Trewhella as its first venture partnerships director to drive startups' partnerships.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as Venture Partnerships Director
Startup ecosystem

Dovetail appoints Poppy Trewhella as Venture Partnerships Director

Dovetail Ventures appoints Poppy Trewhella as its first venture partnerships director, to drive partnerships with tech startups in Australia and New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Aussie fintech launches revenue solution for MSPs and ISVs
Fintech

Aussie fintech launches revenue solution for MSPs and ISVs

BidFin, an Australian-based fintech, has launched a recurring revenue funding solution for the Australian technology market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022