Funding stories
TUANZ to cut event staff, refocusing efforts on core advocacy for telecommunications customers amid declining sponsorship and event attendance.
The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.
GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.
Auckland's Nextspace secures significant investment from ICE Angels, boosting development and export of its advanced 3D city visualisation tool, Visual City.
Reduced funding and election-year uncertainty cause a 2% drop in average ICT salaries, says absoluteIT. Median wage now USD $75,000, with perks also cut.
Once dismissed by investors, Airbnb now rivals New York's largest hotels with its innovative platform, securing USD $100 million in new funding.
Jade Software in Wellington secures funding from TechNZ to enhance Investigator, their crime-fighting software, used by law enforcement in 29 countries.
Cabinet approves NZD $300 million rural broadband plan; Telecom warns of up to NZD $56 million annual EBITDA impact, shares dip to $2.17.
Minister David Cunliffe declares New Zealand's urgent need to enhance broadband, investing NZD $500 million to retain young professionals and compete globally.
How did it all begin?<br />The Direction vision was conceived in June 2006, namely to create a vibrant US-focused company with a ready market, a st.
Wikipedia's fundraising drive starts strong with a US$500k donation from Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, targeting US$28.3m in spending.
RSA's VP of Product and Management and Strategy, Sam Curry, spoke on emerging security trends and the obstacles facing smaller companies in the coming year.
As New Zealand steps into 2010, a surge in high-speed broadband promises to revolutionise education. Louis van Wyk explores this transformative potential.
New Zealand-based Telphony software development company, IPFX, is in line to announce some exciting new changes.
