Founders stories - Page 13
Nvidia’s Ampere-based RTX 3000-series GPUs are nearly here
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Nvidia fans will need to enter a raffle to get their hands on one of NVIDIA's Founders Edition the RTX 3080, RTX 3090 and RTX 3070.
Intuit acquires Kiwi-founded eCommerce provider TradeGecko
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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intuit
Intuit has acquired eCommerce provider TradeGecko, allowing QuickBooks Online customers to access inventory and order management capabilities.
How Kiwi FinTech is helping keep NZ’s economy on track
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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fintech
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ird
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sharesies
Three Kiwi company founders explain how they are helping the post-COVID-19 economic recovery with a mix of innovation and heart.
The one thing successful startups have in common? Quality CX
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
New research from Zendesk has revealed that startups which prioritised CX from their inception consistently outperform their peers.
UPDATED: F5 being sued by company that claims to own NGINX
Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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f5 networks
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lawsuit
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m&a
The company that came out of the woodwork when F5 acquired NGINX last year has appointed an investment company to pursue legal action in the US.
HackerOne hits $100M milestone with bug bounties
Thu, 28th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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bug bounty
HackerOne's ethical hackers have collectively earned USD $100M in bug bounties, marking a significant milestone in combating global cybersecurity threats.
VMware reveals plans to acquire Octarine, going all in for Kubernetes
Thu, 14th May 2020
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virtualisation
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devops
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it automation
VMware plans to buy Kubernetes platform Octarine and integrate its technology into VMware's Carbon Black Cloud, enhancing container security.
How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse
Mon, 11th May 2020
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healthtech
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.
9 Spokes empowers Kiwi SMBs through Microsoft partnership
Mon, 4th May 2020
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devops
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apm
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software development
9 Spokes partners with Microsoft to empower New Zealand SMBs via cloud solutions, enhancing their tech capabilities and business insights.
Voyager Internet acquires Kiwi telco HD Net
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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uc
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telco
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voyager internet
New Zealand's Voyager Internet acquires local telco HD Net, significantly enhancing its data centre capabilities and service offerings.
Verizon builds on unified comms portfolio with BlueJeans acquisition
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Verizon Business boosts its unified communications portfolio by acquiring BlueJeans Network, integrating its video platform with Verizon's UCaaS business.
Start-up advances online marketing, boosted by $5M in funding
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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martech
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online marketing
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seo
Australian start-up Longtail UX has raised $5m in a funding round led by Investec to support growth and international expansion.
Global lockdowns put pressure on internet infrastructure
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
COVID-19 lockdowns are straining global internet infrastructure, say researchers at Monash Business School, with increasing latency issues across many regions.
Revealed: Global trends in technology investment
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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investment
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emerging technology
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tech nation
The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.
Australian women-focusd hackathon #SheHacks expands across Victoria
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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hackers
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hack
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hacking
Women-focused hackathon #SheHacks, run by Girl Geek Academy, will take place statewide across Victoria, Australia from February to April.
Accenture announces new acquisition to bolster digital supply chain solutions
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The acquisition will boost Accenture’s growing technology practice and number of SAP professionals in Australia and New Zealand.
LiveTiles and Canva announce strategic partnership with global growth on the horizon
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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martech
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workplace
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livetiles
LiveTiles teams up with Canva to integrate design tools into its platform, aiming to drive global growth and innovate workplace experiences for users worldwide.
Melinda Gates behind $50m drive to get women into tech
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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pivotal
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social enterprise
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founders
Melinda Gates is spearheading a US$50 million initiative to bolster female representation in tech through GET Cities, targeting US-based emerging tech hubs.
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards open for applications
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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fintech
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r&d
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banking
The IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards are now accepting applications, inviting global recognition for innovation and excellence in the FinTech industry.