R&D news stories - Page 2
Big Data
Hong Kong government reveals latest innovation policies
The government will be stepping up efforts to embrace technology in a number of different areas, including doubling the current R&D expenditure.
Internet of Things
Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program
At its launch, Alibaba will be opening seven research labs in China, the US, Russia, Israel and Singapore with more than $15b invested.
Google
ThoughtSpot opens new R&D center in India headed by Google veteran
ThoughtSpot recently announced the expansion of its engineering operations with the opening of its India Engineering Center in Bangalore.
Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan applauds Team NZ’s third Americas Cup victory using winning R&D projects
Team NZ’s win is an example of how investment in R&D pays off, Callaghan chief executive Vic Crone says.
Digital Transformation
Avaya looks to drive digital transformation in India with new R&D team
Avaya recently announced a new leadership team to drive product innovation in its research and development (R&D) centers across Pune and Bangalore.
Innovation
Kiwi companies invest in R&D and innovation, new survey finds
“Research and Development activity is crucial for creating a strong and diversified economy, and moving into higher value products and services."
Network Management
Endace returns to New Zealand ownership once again
Endace has become a wholly New Zealand owned and operated company, following a management-led buyout from Emulex - its parent company.
Cloud
Promapp snaps up growth grant worth up to $5 million
“It’s a great honour and the grant will allow us to add scale to our R&D investment enabling us to increase our development team by 50%."
Government
NZ Govt extends support to local SMEs
The New Zealand Government is supporting the growth of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with an extension on its Regional Business Partner programme
R&D
NZ needs more tech investment, or else
“That two year gap is a lifetime in the IT world; there is a clear and present danger that New Zealand will get so far behind, we may never catch up."
Cloud
Government wants increase in innovation
“Our aim is to create the conditions that allow businesses to be ambitious and innovative.”
Callaghan Innovation
Big demand for Government's R&D grants
Up to $1.5 million will be made available to enable 126 businesses to employ students for work experience in New Zealand’s hi-tech sector.
Callaghan Innovation
$80m boost for NZ R&D funding announced
Steven Joyce, Science and Innovation Minister, has announced an $80 million boost for R&D funding in New Zealand as part of the Budget 2015.
CFO
Labour vows return to tax credits as R&D spending slips
Labour's finance spokesman Grant Robertson said Labour would look to boost its policy on research and development tax credits because the current gove
New Zealand
Emulex invests in Kiwi tertiary students
Emulex Corporation is continuing to invest in New Zealand’s education sector and develop its next generation of engineering talent.
Big Data
Data warehousing gurus WhereScape eyes NZ government market
Data warehousing and big data gurus WhereScape has today announced it has opened its Wellington office this week.
Review
Cloud offerings help MYOB break records
MYOB has announced it now has 500,000 regular paying clients, and says its cloud offerings have significantly contributed to this figure.
Government
Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?
"We need a massive investment in research and development, not more cuts."
Green Party
Greens' tax appeal to small businesses
Low-turnover firms spending too much time and money on tax compliance, co-leader says.