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Spare space in the car? Kiwis can now make a little money by shipping stuff
Shipping

Spare space in the car? Kiwis can now make a little money by shipping stuff

Lonelyseat is a new service that connects drivers with people who need parcels or objects shipped around the country.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2019
Vodafone and BNZ team up to boost tech for Kiwi SMEs
Bank of New Zealand

Vodafone and BNZ team up to boost tech for Kiwi SMEs

Bank of New Zealand and Vodafone New Zealand join forces to launch a business accelerator programme for Kiwi startups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches
Apps

Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches

Christchurch startup Vxt, founded by University of Canterbury students, seeks to end voicemail woes with an app converting messages to text.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

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New tech startup looks to help lawyers and finance pros
Data Analytics

New tech startup looks to help lawyers and finance pros

StructureFlow debuts, promising to revolutionise legal & financial visual data analysis with speed & collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
QNAP releases quad-core NAS SMBs and startups
Storage

QNAP releases quad-core NAS SMBs and startups

QNAP unveils the TS-431KX, a quad-core NAS tailored for SMBs and startups, offering 10GbE connectivity, Snapshot tech, and comprehensive backup solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
Kiwi businesses scramble to adopt automated tracking technology
Location tracking

Kiwi businesses scramble to adopt automated tracking technology

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, New Zealand firms rush to integrate automated tracking tech, spurring a 112% spike in local demand for WhosOnLocation's software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Kiwi company launches alternative to contact tracing apps with QR code
Modernisation

Kiwi company launches alternative to contact tracing apps with QR code

An alternative to contact tracing apps has been launchd in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as New Zealand moves from alert level 3 down to level 2.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse
Health Technologies

How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse

Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Kiwi food delivery service pledges to deliver as level 4 lockdown exit looms
COVID-19

Kiwi food delivery service pledges to deliver as level 4 lockdown exit looms

As New Zealand exits alert level 4, Wellington-based Mobi2Go pledges affordable contactless food delivery solutions to revitalise the local hospitality sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration
EduTech

Microsoft partners with Brisbane startup GO1 for Teams integration

Microsoft has partnered with Brisbane startup GO1 to launch the GO1 Microsoft Teams app, providing a seamless learning experience for users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
Start-up raises 1M, looks to save enterprises from technical debt
Software-as-a-Service

Start-up raises 1M, looks to save enterprises from technical debt

Quality Clouds secures GBP £1M in seed funding to tackle technical debt for enterprises using low or no code SaaS platforms like ServiceNow and Salesforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
Chch voicemail-to-text startup eyes global market
Natural language processing

Chch voicemail-to-text startup eyes global market

The Christchurch-based SaaS company with 2500 active users is looking to expand to Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada by November this year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K
Sports

Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K

Adelaide's Lumin Sports Technology seeks AUD $750K to finalise its sports tech platform for European and US markets, aiming to expand globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Callaghan Innovation boosts support for deep tech startups
Health Technologies

Callaghan Innovation boosts support for deep tech startups

Callaghan Innovation's Vic Crone announced the new programmes this week, which are designed to help turn tech and science into successful businesses.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards kicks off with Malaysia round
Supply Chain

ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards kicks off with Malaysia round

Malaysia's Rice Bowl Awards by myNEF launched the ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards with a conference that highlighted startup funding and governmental roles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
New marketing technology consultancy STITCH launches
Customer Experience

New marketing technology consultancy STITCH launches

Auckland-based STITCH launches to aid businesses in enhancing customer experiences, utilising data and marketing tech. Led by Adnan Khan and Simon Wedde.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019

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ACS appoints Siobhan Casey as director of Scale Up and Innovation Labs
Fintech

ACS appoints Siobhan Casey as director of Scale Up and Innovation Labs

Siobhan Casey joins ACS as director of Scale Up and Innovation Labs, bringing 20 years of fintech and FMCG experience to drive growth across three key labs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019