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Kiwi startup bringing Silicon Valley ideals to local businesses

API Talent is bringing Silicon Valley's DevOps ideologies of experimentation, failure acceptance and innovation development to local NZ businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

New Zealand Qualifications Authority

Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley

The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016

Health Technologies

Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards

A Kiwi social enterprise creating affordable healthcare solutions for those in need is in the spotlight as a APAC finalist in the startup awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016

Small Business

Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak

NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

Startups

Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand

Wharf42 has announced two of Silicon Valley's thought leaders will visit NZ to share what they know about the current tech and investment landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015

Fintech

Magic Memories, theme-park snappers, lure Silicon Valley funds with 'R&D by M&A' strategy

Magic Memories, which built a $50 million global business taking photographs at tourist attractions and theme parks, has sped its growth by buying.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015

EduTech

Silicon Valley trip encourages Kiwi students to choose ICT

This year, 39 Wellington East Girls' pupils were taken on a trip to the United States to see what the ICT sector is like.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014

Kiwi Landing Pad

Secure a internship in Silicon Valley with Winternz...

Kiwi Landing Pad's Winternz offers top New Zealand IT and Marketing students a paid 12-week Silicon Valley internship this summer. Apply by August 15!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014

Wireless Networks

Silicon Valley style 'NZ Computer Museum' edges closer to reality

NZ's venture for a Silicon Valley style Computer Museum on Auckland's waterfront leaps forward with Tomizone as its first sponsor.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013

Information Communication & Technology

NZ Tech – Helping win the America's Cup

Technology companies in New Zealand are having a big impact on the America's Cup with their innovative products, boosting the country's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2013

Retail

Christchurch's own 'Silicon Valley' opens

Silicon Valley-style business hub opens in Christchurch, positioning the city as a hub for high-tech innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012

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Kiwi company named APAC's Best Startup for Social Impact

New Zealand's oDocs has been named Asia Pacific's Best Startup - Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016

Semiconductors

Intel's legendary former CEO Andy Grove dies

Tech titan Andy Grove, Intel's pivotal figure and former CEO, passes away at 79, leaving an indelible mark on Silicon Valley.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016

Analyst report

Gartner examines the #FAIL safe way to start a tech business...

You're a technologist, and you want to know how to start a company or a product, how to generate a division or develop a new opportunity. Get rejected: Fail.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014

Semiconductors

Silicon Valley veteran joins PowerbyProxi to focus on international growth

PowerbyProxi has appointed Dr. Gani Jusuf, a leading Silicon Valley technology executive, to its board of directors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014

Fintech

Homegrown tech export cracking America

New Zealand tech firm ActionStep breaks into the US market, delivering cloud-based legal practice management solutions aimed at over 45,000 law firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013

Information Communication & Technology

New Zealand fails to make tech grade

New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012