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TechOne bringing solar lights to students in need
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TechOne bringing solar lights to students in need

The company is partnering with charity SolarBuddy to bring solar-powered lights to children in energy poverty to alleviate study stress after dark.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
TechOne donates over $260k to alleviate youth poverty
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TechOne donates over $260k to alleviate youth poverty

TechnologyOne has donated more than a quarter of a million dollars to its charity partners to benefit youth development across Australian communities.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018
Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites
Application Programming Interface

Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites

Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
CompTIA launches global tech career directory for women and girls
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CompTIA launches global tech career directory for women and girls

CompTIA's Advancing Women in Technology Community has created an online resource to help women and girls find their feet in the IT industry.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Sat, 5th May 2018
Exclusive Interview: Targeting the university sector with AARNet and Zoom
EduTech

Exclusive Interview: Targeting the university sector with AARNet and Zoom

AARNet champions internet advancements in education, evolving from infrastructure provider to innovative NFP reseller.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor
Unified Communications

Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor

Simplicity launches Artie, an AI chatbot to answer questions on its KiwiSaver and investment funds, as part of its robo-advice platform.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Dell Boomi announces big local customer wins
EduTech

Dell Boomi announces big local customer wins

Dell Boomi has secured new projects with UTS in Sydney, Fred Hollows Foundation, and global education provider Study Group, driving cloud integration success.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Ingram Micro NZ staff get fit and go bush for Cure Kids
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Ingram Micro NZ staff get fit and go bush for Cure Kids

Eight staff members have signed up for the Cure Kids Great Adventure race in a bid to raise at least $20,000 for the charity.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018

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AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits
Robotics

AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits

AI for Good: Powered by DataRobot will see DataRobot collaborate with up to 10 organisations in 2019 to develop automated machine learning applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
GALLERY: Over $59k raised for medical research on Ingram Micro Golf Day
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GALLERY: Over $59k raised for medical research on Ingram Micro Golf Day

The Golf Day was attended by more than 130 of Ingram Micro's team members, suppliers, and customers at the North Shore Golf Club.

By Kai Ping Lew • 1 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage
Identity and Access Management

Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage

micro-credentials have been successful worldwide thanks to partnerships between tertiary institutions and industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Digital Transformation

Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard

Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools
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Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools

BizDojo Wellington played host to a charity hackathon last month, which brought together four NPOs to help them build digital solutions for their busi.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms
NZTech

NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms

The Instillery CEO Mike Jenkins and REANNZ CIOO Angela Nash join the board of the not-for-profit organisation that supports the $16b NZ tech industry.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious
Fintech

OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious

By the time girls reach high school, they've already made major decisions about life direction – so it's vital to foster an interest in tech early.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities
Social Media

Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities

Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
FOUR- sorry, TWO months until Ingram Micro Cure Kids Golf Day 2018
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FOUR- sorry, TWO months until Ingram Micro Cure Kids Golf Day 2018

Ingram Micro are getting teed up for another day of golf and charity in just a couple of months. Partners - get your clubs at the ready.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018