Straker stories

Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.

AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.

AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.

Stuff, Straker & Microsoft foster te reo Maori with AI
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Stuff, Straker, and Microsoft join forces to boost te reo Maori content using AI-assisted translation tech, a move set to revitalise and normalise the language across digital platforms.

Straker reports stable Q3 revenue & record gross margins
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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Despite a slight year-on-year dip, Straker reports secure Q3 FY24 outcomes with benchmark gross margins boosted by AI-driven services, hinting at market stabilisation.

Fujitsu Aotearoa NZ offers Te Reo Māori translation on ServiceNow
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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Fujitsu Aotearoa New Zealand has introduced the Te Reo Māori language on digital workflow platform ServiceNow.

NZ's growing tech sector creates job boom
Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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New Zealand's tech sector has created 3200 new jobs this year, surpassing the 2830 jobs in 2017, highlighting a booming and high-paid industry.

The game is on for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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Finalists in the 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards will be pitching ‘Dragons Den’ style to a panel of judges this week.

Callaghan Innovation congratulates Hi-tech award winners
Mon, 28th May 2018
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Callaghan Innovation commends winners of the 2018 Hi-Tech Awards & encourages businesses to explore tech support options. #HiTechAwards.

Tech businesses thriving in Auckland’s North Shore - report
Tue, 8th May 2018
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Auckland’s North Shore houses 20% of New Zealand’s top tech exporters, thanks to the Grow North Innovation District, a report by TIN reveals.

Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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Māori brilliance takes centre stage at the Matariki Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements on 21st July.

Alibaba Group to discuss eCommerce with diverse Kiwi businesses
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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This years’ EPIC NZ conference will discuss the opportunities and challenges of eCommerce for exporters and importers.

Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Auckland North sets sights on becoming a global innovation nexus, with backing from Massey Uni, ATEED, and BNZ to fuel its vision.

Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.

Lost in translation
Mon, 8th Aug 2011
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Straker Translations, a burgeoning Auckland company, defies the odds with a 40% growth thanks to its innovative approach to online translation.

NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalists named
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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35 finalists have been announced for the awards that recognise excellence in the New Zealand hi-tech industry.