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NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters
Agricultural Technology

NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters

NZTech's Graeme Muller sees agritech as a potential saviour for New Zealand's economy, joining 30 delegates in Silicon Valley to explore this promising sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Smart buildings spark cautionary tale for privacy concerns
Data Privacy

Smart buildings spark cautionary tale for privacy concerns

The rise of smart buildings opens a Pandora's box of privacy and ethical concerns, futurist Roger Dennis warns, as data collection in facilities grows.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
From San Francisco to the Southern Ocean: The tale of a Saildrone shipwreck
Drones

From San Francisco to the Southern Ocean: The tale of a Saildrone shipwreck

The case of a missing saildrone that set off from San Francisco three years ago has finally been solved right here in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Immigration changes bring welcome booster to NZ's regional businesses
Internships

Immigration changes bring welcome booster to NZ's regional businesses

Changes to immigration policies for international students are set to boost New Zealand's regional businesses, enhancing their access to global talent.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Digital Transformation

Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard

Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Exeed adds ConnectWise software to managed services porfolio
Software-as-a-Service

Exeed adds ConnectWise software to managed services porfolio

Kiwi distributor Exeed partners with ConnectWise to enhance its managed services portfolio, offering resellers a robust business management platform.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Booster pledges $10m to Victoria Uni's Viclink startups
Digital Transformation

Booster pledges $10m to Victoria Uni's Viclink startups

Victoria University of Wellington's Viclink and financial services firm Booster are set to invest $10 million to develop startups.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers
Airbnb

Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers

Kiwis can now share unique local activities with Airbnb's 300 million global travellers through the expanding Experiences platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Xero opens doors to new Americas HQ in downtown Denver
Fintech

Xero opens doors to new Americas HQ in downtown Denver

A 30,000 square-foot space nestled in a brand new building in Denver Colorado is the new home of Xero's new US headquarters.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Disruptive tech to shape future of commercial real estate
Digital Transformation

Disruptive tech to shape future of commercial real estate

Commercial real estate investors will need to tackle the speed of change and the struggle of infrastructure to keep up.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses
Digital Transformation

Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses

Tā Koha will support Māori business and social ventures that wish to use 'crowd power' or whanau supporters to fund the kaupapa they care about most.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
More people are reporting online bullying to Netsafe than ever before
Cyberbullying

More people are reporting online bullying to Netsafe than ever before

Online abuse, bullying and harassment are continuing to cause harm to New Zealanders nationwide, and more people are reporting incidents to Netsafe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures
Email Security

Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures

This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge
Smart Cities

Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge

Northland’s fast-moving network of chargers is helping EV drivers reach Cape Reinga, with 13 stations now in place across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Aug 2018
Dicker Data expands print portfolio with Kyocera appointment
Printing

Dicker Data expands print portfolio with Kyocera appointment

With the success of Dicker Data and Kyocera's partnership across the ditch, Kyocera has teamed up with the distie's New Zealand arm.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future
Coding

Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future

Code Club Aotearoa, Digital Natives Academy and 21C Skills Lab will be able to help young Kiwis explore their digital futures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
ACC automates claims process for straightforward injuries
Digital Transformation

ACC automates claims process for straightforward injuries

ACC is implementing a new claims process that it believes will speed up responses to straightforward accident-based claims.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
How SMBs can save money using automated accounts payable processes
Digital Transformation

How SMBs can save money using automated accounts payable processes

Small businesses that switch to automated accounts payable (AP) processes may find that common money-loss problems disappear.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland
Digital Transformation

Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland

Datacom's annual Datacomp hackathon in Auckland has attracted hundreds of participants from across Australasia to develop innovative technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018