NZTE stories
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Datagrid takes their carbon neutral vision south
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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nzte
Internationally backed data company 'New Zealand Datagrid' plans to build a carbon-neutral $1bn data center in Makarewa near Invercargill.
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NZ’s Maori innovators are on the rise
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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callaghan innovation
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nzte
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kiwibank
Māori innovators are making waves, with record participation in R&D and nearly half of the finalists in this year's New Zealander of the Year Awards.
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Report - Nine tips for tech companies to maximise growth
Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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martech
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nzte
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it industry
Kiwi high-growth companies have 40% more salespeople than non-high-growth firms, according to the 2018 Market Measures survey.
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Survey to explore high-performing tech firms' marketing secrets
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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nzte
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concentrate
The ninth annual Market Measures survey aims to gain feedback from at least 300 New Zealand tech firms about how they market and sell their products.
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IT community asked to give a little - or a lot - in fundraising drive
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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microsoft
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resellers
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givealittle
The Kiwi IT sector has a chance to give back to a man who has given much to the sector, with a fundraising drive for cancer treatment for David Downs.
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Kiwi businesses need to engage more with Asia opportunities - NZTech chair
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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nztech
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nzte
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asia expansion
Kiwi firms are keen to establish business ties with Vietnam and other Asian countries, according to Mitchell Pham, chairman of NZTech and FinTechNZ.
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A brief history of Claudia Batten & her contribution to tech in NZ
Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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women in technology
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serko
Batten believes that New Zealand must be part of the digital world to close the geographic divide, remain relevant, and increase its prosperity.
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There's no stopping this Kiwi startup
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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nz
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callaghan innovation
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nzte
Wellington-born startup, AREA360, has received $5.5 million investment from a US technology venture group, and is expanding into the American market.
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Kiwi company Milmeq wins innovation award after doubling export revenue in two years
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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milmeq
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investment
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nzte
Milmeq, which designs, engineers and manufactures systems for primary food processing, has doubled export revenue in the past two years.
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Kiwi VMob expands into Japan and US markets
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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vmob
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nzte
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retailers
Co-investment from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) spread over three years will help VMob expand into these markets.
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Silicon Valley tech trip fast-tracks business growth
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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oracle
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nzict
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nzte
Successful trade mission to America for Kiwis as companies follow up potential breakthrough leads in the industry.
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Online advertising specifications
Fri, 14th Jan 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
New specs for online ads unveiled: Formats include HTML to Flash with size limits set for optimal display across platforms.
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Print advertising specifications
Thu, 13th Jan 2011
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pacific fibre
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nzte
NetGuide and TechDay unveil their latest print ad specifications, guiding businesses on how to prep for impactful visual marketing.
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Pacific Fibre raises $5.5 million
Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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pacific fibre
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nzte
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vested
Pacific Fibre secures NZ$5.5m to link Australia, NZ, and the USA with fibre optic cable, backed by San Fran investor Peter Thiel.
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Dawn of War II collector's edition detailed
Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pacific fibre
THQ unveils collector's edition for Dawn of War II: Retribution, featuring exclusive wargear, art, and a treasure trove for fans, out March 4.
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Myspace on the ropes again
Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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pacific fibre
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nzte
News Corp's struggling social network site is shedding half its global workforce as part of a major restructure.
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FileMaker begins 2011 with a 60% discount
Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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pacific fibre
FileMaker launches a bold 60% discount on its business database app for iPhone and iPad, aiming to boost mobile productivity.
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Verizon iPhone confirmed
Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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pacific fibre
Verizon finally confirms iPhone 4 availability from Feb 10, ending months of speculation and pairing Apple's tech with Verizon's network.
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Mighty Ape launches Marketplaces - squares up to Trade Me
Wed, 12th Jan 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pacific fibre
Mighty Ape challenges Trade Me with the launch of its innovative 'Marketplaces', transforming how people sell pre-loved entertainment items online.
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Building World Class Companies
Tue, 1st Aug 2006
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physical security
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ai
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software development
New Zealand’s ICT sector is poised for global success, with government assistance from FRST and NZTE driving commercialisation and international growth.