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Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation
Unified Communications

Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation

Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup
Data Protection

Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup

Permira becomes main stakeholder in tech firm CSI Group in major ownership shakeup, anticipating significant growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
STX Next appoints Matthew Ziff as UK Managing Director
Digital Transformation

STX Next appoints Matthew Ziff as UK Managing Director

Matthew Ziff appointed as UK Managing Director of STX Next, Europe's largest software house specializing in designing and creating digital solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023

Global Stories

Business support stories

Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise
Business support

Majority of Australian workers would switch jobs for a pay rise

A survey reveals 52% of Australian office workers would switch jobs for a 22% pay rise, though 48% prioritise job security over salary increases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
ArrowSphere AI platform boosts partner cloud strategies
Digital Transformation

ArrowSphere AI platform boosts partner cloud strategies

Arrow Electronics has enhanced its ArrowSphere AI platform, enabling channel partners to transform cloud business strategies with customised AI assistants.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee to boost ASEAN growth strategy
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee to boost ASEAN growth strategy

Fujitsu appoints Alfee Lee as Group Managing Director, Growth Industries, for Asia-Pacific, signifying a commitment to digital and sustainability transformation in the ASEAN region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
An efficient supply chain formula for all manufacturers
Manufacturing

An efficient supply chain formula for all manufacturers

Technology also helps increase decision velocity, enabling manufacturers to mitigate the impact of interruptions and keep supply chains running smoothly.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023
Ingram Micro Cloud launches support team for ANZ partners
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Ingram Micro Cloud launches support team for ANZ partners

Ingram Micro Cloud has launched a local customer support team in Australia and New Zealand to assist channel partners.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021
Epicor launches partner support program in wake of COVID-19
Partner Programmes

Epicor launches partner support program in wake of COVID-19

Epicor launches 'Fit for the Future' program to support partners in building business resilience amid current challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling
Fintech

Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling

Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business
Small Business

Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business

Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Business support stories

Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Investment

Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth

Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads
Health Technologies

Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024 registration opens, TUANZ leads

The Tech Users Association launches registration for the Rural Connectivity Symposium 2024, aimed at addressing tech challenges in rural communities post-national election.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses
Incubator

Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses

Waikato-based incubator Soda Inc is about to throw Hawke's Bay businesses a valuable lifeline, thanks to a partnership with Business Hawke's Bay.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
MYOB opens new office in Chch with co-working space for startup customers
Fintech

MYOB opens new office in Chch with co-working space for startup customers

The building features a wellness room, energy (fitness) room, library, gaming room, IT Genius Bar, internal training room.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Maori entrepreneurship thriving in Waikato and Coromandel regions
Callaghan Innovation

Maori entrepreneurship thriving in Waikato and Coromandel regions

Waikato region sees growth in Māori business enterprise, says Waikato Innovation Park advisor. Māori businesses seeking support has increased to 16 percent.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Ākina Foundation wins AUT Business Support Award
Auckland University of Technology

Ākina Foundation wins AUT Business Support Award

The award recognises organisations that deliver quality products and services to help businesses maximise their endeavours.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017