Straker stories
Straker wins EU & IBM deals to boost AI translation revenue
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Straker secures a EUR €525,000 EU contract and a NZD $28 million IBM deal, advancing its AI-driven translation services and expanding global enterprise reach.
Straker signs NZD $28 million IBM deal to expand AI translation
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Straker secures a NZD $28 million deal with IBM to expand AI translation services and co-develop specialised language models over three years.
Translation sector shifts to specialist AI models for accuracy
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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The translation sector is shifting from broad large language models to smaller, specialised AI models that offer greater accuracy and efficiency in localisation.
Straker partners with n8n to automate quality AI translations
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Straker has teamed up with n8n to launch Straker Verify, automating AI translation workflows while ensuring quality and compliance for businesses globally.
Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ai
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investment
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financial services
Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.
Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.
AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.
AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Wed, 29th May 2024
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clean technologies
Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.
Stuff, Straker & Microsoft foster te reo Maori with AI
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Stuff, Straker, and Microsoft join forces to boost te reo Maori content using AI-assisted translation tech, a move set to revitalise and normalise the language across digital platforms.
Fujitsu Aotearoa NZ offers Te Reo Māori translation on ServiceNow
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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māori
Fujitsu Aotearoa New Zealand has introduced the Te Reo Māori language on digital workflow platform ServiceNow.
NZ's growing tech sector creates job boom
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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New Zealand's tech sector has created 3200 new jobs this year, surpassing the 2830 jobs in 2017, highlighting a booming and high-paid industry.
The game is on for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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Finalists in the 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards will be pitching 'Dragons Den' style to a panel of judges this week.
Callaghan Innovation congratulates Hi-tech award winners
Mon, 28th May 2018
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hi-tech awards
Callaghan Innovation commends winners of the 2018 Hi-Tech Awards & encourages businesses to explore tech support options. #HiTechAwards.
Tech businesses thriving in Auckland's North Shore - report
Tue, 8th May 2018
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Auckland's North Shore houses 20% of New Zealand's top tech exporters, thanks to the Grow North Innovation District, a report by TIN reveals.
Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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Māori brilliance takes centre stage at the Matariki Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements on 21st July.
Alibaba Group to discuss eCommerce with diverse Kiwi businesses
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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office of ethnic communities
This years' EPIC NZ conference will discuss the opportunities and challenges of eCommerce for exporters and importers.
Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Auckland North sets sights on becoming a global innovation nexus, with backing from Massey Uni, ATEED, and BNZ to fuel its vision.
Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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startups
The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.
Lost in translation
Mon, 8th Aug 2011
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Straker Translations, a burgeoning Auckland company, defies the odds with a 40% growth thanks to its innovative approach to online translation.
NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalists named
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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hi-tech awards
35 finalists have been announced for the awards that recognise excellence in the New Zealand hi-tech industry.