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Techweek akl 2016 programme announced

Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
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Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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safety
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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

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.
Education tech

Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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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

Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend

Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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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

Funding up for grabs for Dunedin startups

Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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Dunedin startup companies relying on UFB are being urged to apply for funding made possible by the city's Gigatown win.
Change ahead

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.
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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.
Investment

More investors turning to ed tech startups

Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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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.
Investment

Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups

Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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education, learning & training
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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.
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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.
App purchase

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

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.
Prynt

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.
Brilliant ideas

Mentors on tap at The Lightning Lab

Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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entrepreneur
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startups
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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.
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Coming up: Startup Weekend Auckland November 2014

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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edutech
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collaboration
Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs.
Start up content

CIOs: Startup trends worth watching...

Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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crypto
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blockchain
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3d printing
With the press overhyping 3D printing, virtual reality, and Bitcoin, it's hard for CIOs to track the startup trends impacting business today.
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Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct

Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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uc
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government
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smb
Vodafone's new HQ will be the keystone of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, set to transform the city into a hub for technology and growth.
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Aspiring NZ entrepreneurs continue to raise the bar

Mon, 12th May 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
There is no shortage of aspiring entrepreneurs in New Zealand, as proved by the 21st Startup weekend held in Auckland over the weekend.
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Startup and Twitter combine to unearth future talent

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Twitter collaborates with startup 300 Entertainment to revolutionize music discovery, aiming to spot future stars by analysing social media buzz.