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Tait Communications wins top NZ Hi-Tech Awards prize
Agricultural Technology

Tait Communications wins top NZ Hi-Tech Awards prize

The Christchurch company's half-billion-dollar revenue milestone and overseas expansion helped it beat rivals for Hi-Tech Company of the Year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealand SMEs embrace AI but want clearer rules
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand SMEs embrace AI but want clearer rules

Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Bossit launches Start-up Navigator for NZ small firms
Fintech

Bossit launches Start-up Navigator for NZ small firms

Early-stage founders in New Zealand are being offered step-by-step help on tax, branding and cashflow as Bossit targets stronger business survival.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Entrepreneurship stories

PayPal & Anthropic launch AI course for small firms
Digital Transformation

PayPal & Anthropic launch AI course for small firms

Smaller firms could gain a route into AI as the free course tackles training gaps, with 73% saying they lack the tools to adopt it.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Southeast Asian tech founders visit New Zealand for exchange
Robotics

Southeast Asian tech founders visit New Zealand for exchange

The exchange aims to help New Zealand firms tap Southeast Asia's fast-growing digital economy while giving founders a route into new markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Interledger Foundation expands open payments teaching
Fintech

Interledger Foundation expands open payments teaching

Students across four continents will learn to build interoperable payment systems as Interledger Foundation widens university courses and internships.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push
Robotics

Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push

More than 500 investors and founders will gather in Bologna as Italy's venture capital market hits its busiest quarter in a decade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneurship stories

Galgotias students raise INR 3 crore for AI startup
Data Protection

Galgotias students raise INR 3 crore for AI startup

The funding will help Cybergenix Security expand its AI and cybersecurity platform as Indian universities push harder into student entrepreneurship.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud launches AI startup corridor to Silicon Valley
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud launches AI startup corridor to Silicon Valley

Southeast Asian AI startups could gain Silicon Valley access and USD $350,000 in cloud credits as Google widens regional support.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Island tops Texas peers in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list
Robotics

Island tops Texas peers in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list

The ranking highlights surging demand for AI-governance software, with the Dallas firm ahead of two Austin rivals on CNBC's list.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
British Business Bank backs Antler UK fund with GBP £25m
Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs Antler UK fund with GBP £25m

The commitment should widen pre-seed funding for British founders as policymakers seek to keep more venture capital at home.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Square AI launched in Australia for small businesses
Data Analytics

Square AI launched in Australia for small businesses

Small firms could save hours on admin as the free assistant turns sales data into plain-language answers inside Square's platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
The Pillars marks first year with 300-member growth
Customer Experience

The Pillars marks first year with 300-member growth

More than 300 members have joined The Pillars in eight months, turning Sydney's private club into a venue for deals, partnerships and referrals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Menna & Equifax UK add credit data for SME funding
Fintech

Menna & Equifax UK add credit data for SME funding

The integration aims to help SMEs spot credit issues earlier, as approval rates fall and a GBP £22 billion funding gap persists.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Bath Digital Festival returns with 'What If?' theme
Collaboration

Bath Digital Festival returns with 'What If?' theme

The three-day event is set to draw regional tech, creative and education figures as Bath seeks a bigger role in the South West digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
The Travel Network launches Sydney luxury hotel platform
QR code

The Travel Network launches Sydney luxury hotel platform

Advertisers are being offered access to affluent hotel guests in Sydney, as The Travel Network rolls out screens and QR codes across luxury stays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Pan IIT Alumni urges graduates to back India's deep-tech
Semiconductors

Pan IIT Alumni urges graduates to back India's deep-tech

A bigger push into quantum, chips and materials is being urged as India seeks to cut reliance on software services and import-heavy tech.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month