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Startups stories - Page 19

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Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan’s wearable tech award
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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callaghan innovation
The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.
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Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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startups
Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.
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Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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sharesies
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startups
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job moves
The business has rapidly exceeded expectations hitting $5 mil invested through the platform and has had over 8,400 customers sign up to the service.
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CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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digital transformation
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smb
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case study
Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
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Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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social enterprise
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mental health
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social issues
Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.
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What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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martech
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software development
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google
.com or .co.za allows for a blank slate when it comes to marketing and can be used and understood in any language across the globe.
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Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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iot
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.
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GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wireless charging
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meet taipei
The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.
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Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.
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Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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powerbyproxi
Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AI math tutor democratising education
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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ai
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flux accelerator
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jaipuna
Amy was created out of a vision for children everywhere to have access to quality education, no matter where they live.
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Australian renewable energy gets a $7m boost
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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Redback Technologies secures AUD $7 million in funding to enhance smart solar solutions, backed by the Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital.
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New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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servicefinder
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social network
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startups
The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.
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Organisations must embrace AI through strategic partnerships
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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ai
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tech23
Organisations seek to apply AI for shareholder value, partnering with startups at national innovation event Tech23.
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Custom packages aim to cater to every SMB’s various bookkeeping needs
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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bookkeeping
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admin mouse
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startups
For small businesses, there isn’t always enough work needed to warrant hiring a full-time employee for admin work.
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Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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software development
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australian government
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hivint
Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government’s Landing Pad Program.
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Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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alibaba cloud
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haymarket hq
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asia expansion
Sydney's Cozitrip collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to revolutionise booking for Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster Aussie hotel market share.
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Fintech disrupting international payments industry by ditching SWIFT network
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
InstaREM’s service differentiates itself in two ways: it’s transparent about the cost, and doesn’t take a cut of the money transferred as fees.
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Winners of the IoT, Cloud & Cybersecurity Innovation Awards announced
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai security
Alongside the six company categories, which are segmented into Innovation Leaders and Hot Start Ups, there was one special award.
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Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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investment
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sharesies
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impact investment
New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.