Founders stories - Page 27
Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats Music and Electronics for $3bn, bringing founders Iovine and Dr. Dre on board in a music industry shake-up.
Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO
Mon, 26th May 2014
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Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO to fuel growth ambitions, offering NZD $17 million in new shares. Listings open 4 June for NZX and ASX investors.
Exclusive: Jason Langley of Ingram Micro
Fri, 23rd May 2014
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From nearly claiming his first dole payment to becoming Ingram Micro's GM, Jason Langley shares insights on creating opportunities in IT.
Wellington entrepreneurs join forces to build NZ’s first personal cloud
Tue, 13th May 2014
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data247
Figures show only one in four people currently back up their information regularly, a fact that alarms Data247 co-founder and chief executive Brett Hawthorne.
Startup? Global company? How the cloud answers very different tech requirements
Sat, 10th May 2014
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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tait communications
From startup Parrot Analytics to global Tait Communications, both find cloud solutions like AWS key to meeting their diverse tech needs.
Flying Kiwis land and expand in San Francisco
Fri, 9th May 2014
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Kiwi Landing Pad provides space, mentoring and programmes to help NZ tech start-ups land in the US and find success.
Melbourne game developers relocate to Wellington
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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Melbourne game devs embark on a fresh start in Wellington, drawn by the vibrant gaming community and supportive high-tech environment.
Lightning Lab to help more startups through national programme
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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New partnership to expand New Zealand's startup accelerator, Lightning Lab, to Auckland and Christchurch in 2015. #startups #NewZealand.
WhatsApp coming over the hill? It's a US$16 billion Facebook acquisition
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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facebook
Facebook has agreed to buy WhatsApp in a deal worth $16bn, in a move to accelerate growth and user engagement.
Lightning Lab joins forces with Microsoft Ventures
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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NZ's Lightning Lab teams up with Microsoft Ventures to supercharge local startups with unparalleled mentorship and resources.
Does it pay to be a startup founder?
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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compass communications
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sme
New study reveals Silicon Valley startup founders earn less than $75k, challenging the high-flying tech mogul image.
Kiwi student mixing it with IT giants
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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university of waikato
A University of Waikato PhD student will take part in a global computer coding exercise backed by some of the biggest technology names in the world.
Kiwi Start-Up launches mobile lock-screen advertising
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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This November, Kiwi tech start-up Little Lot will be the first to release full screen mobile advertising on the lock-screen in the New Zealand market.
Co-founders considering BlackBerry buy back bid
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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The two co-founders of the embattled smartphone manufacturer are considering making an offer to save the struggling company.
Kiwi firm Livelink links up with Oz email solutions provider
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Livelink Connect has merged with the Australian operations of Rocketseed, a London headquartered international provider of email media and branding solutions.
Punakaiki Fund seeks $50m for NZ tech investment
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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Investment company releases prospectus for initial public offering, hoping to raise $50m to invest in New Zealand’s internet and technology sectors.
Jobs movie set for NZ release
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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personal computing devices
Steve Jobs biopic hits NZ screens on Aug 29, starring Ashton Kutcher. A tale of innovation, expect an epic portrayal and giveaways.
Schools get doodling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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chromebooks
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nz
More than $10,000 in technology equipment is up for grabs in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition, which is now open for registration.
An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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cloud services
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symantec
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One of the biggest IT challenges for SMBs across ANZ is trying to keep up with new trends such as cloud and mobility.
Will Jobs movie be biggest Apple release of 2013?
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As WWDC wraps, the Steve Jobs biopic emerges, potentially outshining Apple's tech releases. Will it captivate or divide opinions?.