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Fintech

Flying Kiwis land and expand in San Francisco

Kiwi Landing Pad provides space, mentoring and programmes to help NZ tech start-ups land in the US and find success.

By Catherine Robinson • 5 min read • Fri, 9th May 2014

Apple

WhatsApp coming over the hill? It's a US$16 billion Facebook acquisition

Facebook has agreed to buy WhatsApp in a deal worth $16bn, in a move to accelerate growth and user engagement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2014

Compass Communications

Does it pay to be a startup founder?

New study reveals Silicon Valley startup founders earn less than $75k, challenging the high-flying tech mogul image.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014

BlackBerry

Co-founders considering BlackBerry buy back bid

The two co-founders of the embattled smartphone manufacturer are considering making an offer to save the struggling company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013

Kiwi firm Livelink links up with Oz email solutions provider

Livelink Connect has merged with the Australian operations of Rocketseed, a London headquartered international provider of email media and branding solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013

Cloud Services

An IT trend too far as SMBs struggle

One of the biggest IT challenges for SMBs across ANZ is trying to keep up with new trends such as cloud and mobility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013

Apple

Will Jobs movie be biggest Apple release of 2013?

As WWDC wraps, the Steve Jobs biopic emerges, potentially outshining Apple's tech releases. Will it captivate or divide opinions?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013

LinkedIn celebrates 10 years

Ten years ago, I co-founded LinkedIn in my living room with the mission of connecting the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2013

Marketing Technologies

Vend raises $8 million from ANZ investors

The online point of sale software company raises new capital, with half of the funds committed from new investors across the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013

Serko

Serko plans NZ stock exchange listing

Auckland software company Serko plans to list on the New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges before September this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2013

IT services

NZ-owned Fronde acquires Aussie OnlineOne

Wellington-based ICT company says deal will allow leverage of NetSuite capability into the New Zealand market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013

Unified Communications

Telecom acquires Revera for $96.5 million

Telco ramps up its data centre and cloud offer with conditional agreement to acquire privately-owned Kiwi IT company.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Founders stories

Gaming

Melbourne game developers relocate to Wellington

Melbourne game devs embark on a fresh start in Wellington, drawn by the vibrant gaming community and supportive high-tech environment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Lightning Lab to help more startups through national programme

New partnership to expand New Zealand's startup accelerator, Lightning Lab, to Auckland and Christchurch in 2015. #startups #NewZealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014

Microsoft

Lightning Lab joins forces with Microsoft Ventures

NZ's Lightning Lab teams up with Microsoft Ventures to supercharge local startups with unparalleled mentorship and resources.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2014

Microsoft

Kiwi student mixing it with IT giants

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2013

Marketing Technologies

Kiwi Start-Up launches mobile lock-screen advertising

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2013