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Big retailers changing channel tactics to combat eCommerce - GlobalData
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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globaldata
This includes implementing in-store technologies such as self-checkout counters, scan and pay mobile applications and unmanned stores.
SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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sap
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social enterprise
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sap venture studio
SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
Innovation, business expansion, tech talent - Reflections from Techweek’18
Thu, 31st May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Techweek’18 not only celebrated innovation, it also offered networking opportunities and practical advice for New Zealand tech businesses.
Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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westpac
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smb
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nexus research group
A Westpac NZ survey finds that younger, female, and Māori business leaders are the most optimistic about the future, despite broader economic challenges.
AU$1mil on the table in APAC startup pitching competition
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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right click capital
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startups
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founders
The winning startup will be announced in Sydney, Australia on December 1, 2018, during the StartCon conference.
Ecommerce is on a roll in APAC, but 18% of consumers still get caught by fraud
Mon, 21st May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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wireless networks
Ecommerce is thriving in the Asia Pacific region, but 18% of consumers remain vulnerable to fraud, according to Experian's 2018 report.
AI dominating twitter mentions from top influencers during Q1 2018, says GlobalData
Fri, 18th May 2018
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
GlobalData says AI is way ahead of other disruptive technologies in terms of influencer mentions with over 25% share of overall discussions.
IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation
Wed, 16th May 2018
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outsourcing
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services
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market analyst
IDC reports IT services market growth to $502bn in 2H17, nears $1tn in full year, driven by digital transformation.
Entries for global green city competition open
Mon, 14th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.
Smart city grant helps local projects get off the ground
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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smart cities
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smart home
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the smart cities council
The Smart Cities Council will award benefits to communities in Australia and New Zealand looking to accelerate their smart city initiatives.
Kiwi cloud success story granted top security certification
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
STAAH, a Kiwi hospitality cloud solutions provider, achieves PCI DSS certification, ensuring top-tier data security for credit card transactions.
Cloud telephony services market thrives as traditional systems become obsolete
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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uc
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healthtech
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transparency market research
The market for cloud telephony services is expected to reach NZ$5.4 billion by 2026 as they become cheaper to operate than traditional telephony.
IDC predicts exponential growth for mobile solutions in 2018
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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it spending
APeJ spending on mobility solutions is expected to grow 5.3% year over year in 2018, reaching more than $540.7 billion.
Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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microsoft
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accelerator
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startup ecosystem
Microsoft’s eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.
Sonata Software to help lift 1m Indian craftspeople out of poverty
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
The Industree Crafts Foundation and Sonata Software are working to bring tech to India's craftspeople and make their businesses sustainable.
IDP Education boosts growth of Edtech startup
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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edtech
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idp education
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cohort go
Edtech company, Cohort Go, announced a major partnership with international student placement company, IDP Education.
IT salaries on the rise, gender pay gap getting smaller
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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dei
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healthtech
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westpac
New Zealand sees a 10% rise in IT salaries to NZD $90,000, while the gender pay gap narrows to 4.5%, down from 7.2% in 2015.
Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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smb
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nz government
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startup ecosystem
Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.
The global enterprise getting Kiwi kids into coding
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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women in technology
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coding
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accenture
Accenture employees across 55 of these countries have pledged to volunteer more than 10,000 hours to Hour of Code.
Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
New Zealand fintech startups should prioritise booming Asian markets over the US and Europe, urges expert Darshan Shetty, citing rapid innovation.