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NZ govt gives up chasing NextWindow R&D grants
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NZ govt gives up chasing NextWindow R&D grants

The government has given up on trying to claw back $3.9 million in research and development grants paid to failed touchscreen developer NextWindow.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million
Physical Security

Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million

Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015
Cubic Defence NZ targets corporate along with military and security customers
Physical Security

Cubic Defence NZ targets corporate along with military and security customers

High-tech exporter Cubic Defence NZ is setting its sights on selling military training systems to corporate customers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Fonterra kicks off $144 million partnership with Dutch cheese maker
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Fonterra kicks off $144 million partnership with Dutch cheese maker

Fonterra Co-operative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, has commissioned a new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany
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Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany

StretchSense, an Auckland wearable tech firm, is a finalist in the WT Innovation World Cup, showcasing in Munich with new tech aiming at multiple sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2015
Sweeter NZ govt film incentive to boost activity, NZFC's Gibson says
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Sweeter NZ govt film incentive to boost activity, NZFC's Gibson says

New Zealand's film industry is gearing up for a bumper year as the government's sweeter incentives lures foreign projects and boosts domestic produ.

By Pattrick Smellie • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Cervical cancer screening firm TruScreen to list on small-cap NZAX
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Cervical cancer screening firm TruScreen to list on small-cap NZAX

TruScreen, which develops a cervical cancer screening system, plans to join the small-cap NZX Alternative Market next week in a compliance listing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
GlycoSyn seeks new customers for drug ingredient worth 20 times more than gold
Physical Security

GlycoSyn seeks new customers for drug ingredient worth 20 times more than gold

GlycoSyn is seeking new global customers for kifunensine, a key ingredient in the manufacture of a drug for the treatment of rare genetic disorders.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014

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Plans to sell Dick Smith customer info sparks concerns
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Plans to sell Dick Smith customer info sparks concerns

Dick Smith receivers have been spoken to by privacy commissions on both sides of the Tasman after concerns over plans to sell customer information.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors
Physical Security

Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors

Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Are information silos costing your business?
Physical Security

Are information silos costing your business?

Empired is urging organisations to cultivate a culture of sharing to prevent silos of information which can cost the business money.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
Mako Networks sold to US provider
Physical Security

Mako Networks sold to US provider

United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
CommVault eyes up 'deeper, richer' channel partnerships
Data Protection

CommVault eyes up 'deeper, richer' channel partnerships

CommVault is looking to 'deeper, richer' channel partnerships as it eyes up opportunities presented by 'waves' of technology and exploding data.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
Mako Networks debts top $30 million; $25m deficit expected
Physical Security

Mako Networks debts top $30 million; $25m deficit expected

​Failed network management company Mako Networks has liabilities of more than $30 million, with an estimated deficit of $25m expected.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Spark calls in receivers for Mako Networks
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Spark calls in receivers for Mako Networks

Mako Networks in liquidation, Spark steps in as secured creditor to appoint receivers, thwarting the tech firm's financial tailspin.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
ANZ businesses recognising need for protection
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ANZ businesses recognising need for protection

Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%
Software-as-a-Service

Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%

Wynyard Group ramps up 2013 capital spending by up to 63%, bringing forward staff recruitment and setting new expenditure targets to drive sales growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Wynyard Group buys UK anti-crime database
Physical Security

Wynyard Group buys UK anti-crime database

Freshly listed on the NZ Stock Exchange, Wynyard Group acquires UK's MHA Gateway, boosting its financial crime compliance offerings for an undisclosed sum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013