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How Kiwi SMBs can connect and trade, quickly
Digital Transformation

How Kiwi SMBs can connect and trade, quickly

Trade exchange platform Bartercard has recently launched its app, designed to help Bartercard members utilise the network more efficiently.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation
Digital Transformation

Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation

If there's one city in New Zealand that has been in a constant state of transformation, Christchurch stands out - and it's shaping graduates' lives.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Homegrown success stories to speak at Canterbury Tech Summit
Digital Transformation

Homegrown success stories to speak at Canterbury Tech Summit

September 12 marks this year's upcoming Canterbury Tech Summit, and organisers those lucky enough to attend will not be disappointed.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
You're invited: Azure experts share cloud success secrets
Public Cloud

You're invited: Azure experts share cloud success secrets

Join Azure experts Jeff Tebbs and Deepak Maheshwari in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch for free lunch sessions on maximising cloud success. Register now!.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools
EduTech

Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools

Microsoft has renewed a deal with the Ministry of Education that will continue provision of free access to Microsoft software in New Zealand schools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Christchurch's Ara Institute is about to get 'awesome'
Digital Transformation

Christchurch's Ara Institute is about to get 'awesome'

The Ministry of Awesome and Ara Institute of Canterbury are combining their powers to launch a joint innovation hub in Christchurch.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
How SMBs can grow their client base without cutting prices
Platform-as-a-Service

How SMBs can grow their client base without cutting prices

Although they may seem to be the simplest solution, SMBs need to consider the trade-offs they are making by discounting.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
NZ-made game Sustain-a-city brings VR to modern city design
AR, VR & Metaverse

NZ-made game Sustain-a-city brings VR to modern city design

Sustain-a-city, developed by M Theory and WSP Opus, is a new interactive VR game challenging players to build and balance future city infrastructures.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Mahuki innovation accelerator welcomes future digital leaders
Digital Transformation

Mahuki innovation accelerator welcomes future digital leaders

Te Papa's Mahuki innovation accelerator has welcomed 10 teams to this year's residency programme that will run over the next four months.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Why tech can help future-proof NZ's tourism industry
Digital Transformation

Why tech can help future-proof NZ's tourism industry

Rapid technological advancements are forcing the tourism industry to adapt and future-proof its business practices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth
Digital Transformation

Govt forms Small Business Council to drive SME growth

UK Government establishes Small Business Council to improve connections with government, large businesses, and research institutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion
Digital Transformation

Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion

If you're thinking of running an event, a mobile app is not just a nice feature but an essential part of event promotion.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
NZ/AU research to uncover how SMEs can harness the digital economy
Digital Transformation

NZ/AU research to uncover how SMEs can harness the digital economy

The New Zealand and Australian Productivity Commissions will conduct a research project that looks at how to grow the digital economy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Virtual reality could be the future of market research
Digital Transformation

Virtual reality could be the future of market research

Virtual reality (VR) could be the future of marketing research, according to Massey University PhD candidate Alexander Schnack.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
How to improve cash flow and get rid of excess inventory
Platform-as-a-Service

How to improve cash flow and get rid of excess inventory

Bartercard has members consisting of over 6,000 businesses in eight countries, with a trade volume of over $150 million a year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator kicks off in Wellington
Lightning Lab

Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator kicks off in Wellington

The Lightning Lab Govtech Accelerator Bootcamp is officially in motion as teams converge on Wellington to put their ideas to the test.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
PledgeMe raises $500,000 in just four days - so what are its plans?
Crowdfunding

PledgeMe raises $500,000 in just four days - so what are its plans?

New Zealand crowdfunding platform PledgeMe has raised $500,000 of its $900,000 equity crowdfunding goal in just four days.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
The game is on for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists
Trineo

The game is on for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists

Finalists in the 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards will be pitching 'Dragons Den' style to a panel of judges this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police
Mobile Apps

Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police

The New Zealand Police has banished thousands of hours of paperwork thanks to a Christchurch tech company, Smudge Apps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018