Founders stories - Page 19
Exclusive interview - Cylance's plans for the ANZ channel
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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ai security
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cybersecurity
ChannelLife talked to Cylance's new ANZ country manager Jason Duerden about the AI cybersecurity company's plans for the channel in 2018.
Okta launches identity management offering for startups
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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devops
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iam
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apm
Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cloud security
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iaas
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casb
In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an ‘ideal complement’ to McAfee’s strategy.
Kiwi tech needs to 'eat more of its own dog food' & sell smarter
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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sales
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report
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concentrate
Kiwi tech firms must improve their sales strategies to reach full potential as New Zealand's largest export industry, says Market Measures research.
IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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gaming
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uc
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martech
Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan’s capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.
PAX Aus 2017 offers gamers a glimpse of what’s to come
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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personal computing devices
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network infrastructure
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pc hardware
FutureFive’s Darren Price took some time out to fly down to Melbourne to spend a day at Australasia’s largest festival of gaming culture.
Singapore startup Horangi Cybersecurity raises $3m funding for APAC growth
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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funding
The company will use the funds to improve its proprietary technologies, scaling business operations and expanding into key Asian markets.
Gartner's top 10 ways to fund the shift to digital
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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digital transformation
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gartner
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analyst report
42% of CEOs are now taking a digital-first approach to business change or taking digital to the core of their business model.
PocketWise helps Kiwis stay on top of their finances
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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kiwi
The cloud platform compares a wide range of financial products from different New Zealand banks and financial service providers...
Interview: From the surf to the ASX - the foreign exchange company challenging banks
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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digital transformation
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devops
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apm
OFX, launched in a Sydney garage by surfers in 1998, is now an ASX-listed leader in overseas money transfers, challenging banks with agile fintech solutions.
Wellington social enterprise launches web app for volunteers
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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social enterprise
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mahuki
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collaboration
New social enterprise web app, Collaborate, connects volunteers with opportunities, launching on October 25 with 300 beta testers.
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.
Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff talks about the power of disruption and the value of having a beginner's mind in the technology industry.
Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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entrepreneur
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tech girls
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women in technology
Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.
Gardener Jim jumps into photography
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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drones
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photography
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creative technologies
Jim's franchise wings into imagery, launching Jim's Photography and Drones by seasoned snappers, courting Australia-wide franchisees.
Auckland startup hosting events to raise awareness on work-ready skills
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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edutech
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21c skills lab
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event
21C Skill’s Lab founders want business and education to work together to ensure young people have the right skills to survive and thrive.
Xero’s Anna Curzon recognised in top 25 women leaders in SaaS
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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saas
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero's chief partner officer Anna Curzon has been named one of the top 25 women leaders in SaaS by The SaaS Report.
Digital accelerator ZeroPoint Ventures announces first cohort participants
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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accelerator
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
New Zealanders want to build ventures where they live and work, to create strong regional economies and remain in their local support networks.
Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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fintech
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dei
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women in technology
The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia’s most important startup sector.
Erin Wansbrough appointed as new chief executive for SODA Inc
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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healthtech
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startup ecosystem
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soda inc
Wansbrough has a passion for entrepreneurship and brings a depth of business experience and knowledge of commercialisation.