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Australian Stories

Startups stories

Cisco closes in on IoT with new Sydney innovation centre

Cisco earmarks $15M for Sydney IoT hub, backing innovation across smart tech sectors and projecting vast economic uplift.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016

Global Stories

Startups stories

Gaming

Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores

A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

Data Analytics

Kiwi company wins big at NZ Direct Marketing Awards for innovative tool

Data Insight's Valocity online property valuation tool has won five major awards at the New Zealand Direct Marketing Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

InsuredHQ: Insurance company Infrastructure-as-a-Service

InsuredHQ disrupts insurance industry with cloud-based system, targeting emerging markets and underserved customers.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Microsoft

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Safety

Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage

Elisha Fleming, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has developed Intrude A Lock, a device that monitors checked luggage for tampering.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Cloud Services

SMBs ditch traditional infrastructure, make their move to the cloud

As cloud computing continues to take the IT business landscape by storm, the way SMBs consume tech and how they compete in the market will change.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016

EduTech

Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition

Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

EduTech

Publons: Speeding up science through the power of peer review

Publons revolutionizes peer review process while providing credit to reviewers, attracting significant investment.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Startups stories

Fintech

MYOB and ANZ team up to help Kiwi start-ups

MYOB and ANZ bank arm Kiwi start-ups with essential financial tools for a robust launch, promising stronger foundations for new businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016

Cloud Services

ThisData: Harden your security with two lines of code

That's right, add two lines of JavaScript onto your login form and you'll be making your web site, and the world, a much safer place.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016

Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place

Good Bitches Baking, a New Zealand organization, spreads happiness by baking cakes for those in need. Their idea is catching on and growing rapidly.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016

Data Analytics

Mish.guru: Your Snapchat business dashboard

Mish.guru simplifies Snapchat management for brands, providing metrics and enabling campaigns from start to finish.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016

EduTech

BioLumic: Using the near-magical properties of UV light to increase crop production

BioLumic's UV light technology is revolutionizing commercial agriculture, increasing crop yields without genetic modification or chemicals.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

Education, Learning & Training

IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance

Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Lightning Lab

Chinese start up included in Lightning Lab accelerator programme

Kiwi firm Lightning Lab welcomes Chinese startup LiangMa to its business accelerator programme, promoting cultural exchange and investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016