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Fintech startup launches pocket Kiwisaver advisor
Fintech

Fintech startup launches pocket Kiwisaver advisor

Ilumony monitors publicly available KiwiSaver funds in New Zealand to deliver financial advice to users online, helping to optimise their returns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering
Platform-as-a-Service

Qrious unveils Kiwi big data platform-as-a-service offering

Spark's Qrious has launched its Qonnect big data platform designed to provide NZ companies with a cloud-based platform-as-a-service big data solution.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Callaghan applauds Team NZ's third Americas Cup victory using winning R&D projects
Callaghan Innovation

Callaghan applauds Team NZ's third Americas Cup victory using winning R&D projects

Callaghan Innovation lauds Emirates Team New Zealand's 2017 America's Cup win, attributing success to advanced R&D initiatives backed by its grants programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO
NZTech

Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO

Graeme Muller says that the very firms that make the most noise about this issue need to stand up play a more active role in attracting talent.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Startups across APAC welcomed for Melbourne accelerator programme
Accelerator

Startups across APAC welcomed for Melbourne accelerator programme

Melbourne beckons APAC startups for its 500 Melbourne accelerator, offering mentorship and funding in a thriving innovation ecosystem.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?
Recruitment

Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?

A 'foreign' named applicant will be 3x less successful in getting an initial job interview than someone with a duplicate CV and 'local' name.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Microsoft's Shanghai accelerator triples total valuation of 14 startups in four months
Public Cloud

Microsoft's Shanghai accelerator triples total valuation of 14 startups in four months

Ten out of the 14 startups have received new rounds of funding for a total of 6.6 billion RMB, and one startup has gone public.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Kiwi digital agency roars at Cannes Lions
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi digital agency roars at Cannes Lions

The winning campaign for the email marketing service MailChimp consisted of nine digital experiences, from interactive music videos to whale synthesis.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle
Software Development

IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle

Paeroa-based IT firm Adroit Creations challenges the urban norm, proving that tech businesses can thrive in rural areas while offering a unique lifestyle.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
'Be intellectually promiscuous' - Callaghan urges innovators to push the boundaries on wearable tech
Wearables

'Be intellectually promiscuous' - Callaghan urges innovators to push the boundaries on wearable tech

Callaghan is running its biennial C-Prize Challenge, asking Kiwi innovators and entrepreneurs to create the next generation of wearable tech.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Is the annual performance review too delayed to be effective?
Hays

Is the annual performance review too delayed to be effective?

Survey shows 63% of NZ managers want to swap yearly reviews for regular, timely feedback sessions, to boost performance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Hootsuite's Amplify for Selling helps leverage social media for sales
Hootsuite

Hootsuite's Amplify for Selling helps leverage social media for sales

A Forrester Consulting study found that sales and marketing leaders around the globe recognise that social is a priority for sales organisations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Victorian government reinforces focus on fintech, announces new hub in Melbourne
Fintech

Victorian government reinforces focus on fintech, announces new hub in Melbourne

The proposal comes on the back of the government's announcement of Melbourne's first fintech festival later this year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Gartner recognises Kony as a leader for mobile app development platforms
DevOps

Gartner recognises Kony as a leader for mobile app development platforms

Kony serves more than 250 million mobile app users worldwide every day and manages more than 3.4 billion user sessions annually.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Intersekt festival to drive Asia-Pacific fintech growth
Fintech

Intersekt festival to drive Asia-Pacific fintech growth

Intersekt will run from October 27 until November 3 and will be held in partnership with FinTech Victoria, York Butter Factory and Next Money.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017
Forrester names Hootsuite leader in social media management solutions
Hootsuite

Forrester names Hootsuite leader in social media management solutions

Hootsuite received the highest possible scores in the measurement and data functionality, planned enhancements, and pricing transparency criteria.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Innovative Kiwi roading software wins national award
Software Development

Innovative Kiwi roading software wins national award

The tool delivers a score of reports on different safety, resilience, amenity, accessibility and cost efficiency measures on roads.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
McDonalds IT celebrates 10 years - Wellington a 'great place' for start-ups
McDonalds IT

McDonalds IT celebrates 10 years - Wellington a 'great place' for start-ups

McDonald started his company on his own in Wellington a decade ago to focus mainly on SMBs and now has two offices with further expansion plans.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Carpool Coaching: Business mentoring inspired by Carpool Karaoke
Entrepreneur

Carpool Coaching: Business mentoring inspired by Carpool Karaoke

Spark Lab's new campaign, 'Carpool Coaching,' takes business mentoring for a ride by drawing inspiration from James Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke'.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017