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Kiwi Stories

Investment stories

New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business
Partner Programmes

New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business

New partnership between Neu Capital and Grant Thornton set to unlock USD $6 billion in funding for New Zealand's medium and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Kiwis adopting great savings habits but overestimating returns
Investment

Kiwis adopting great savings habits but overestimating returns

Four out of five New Zealanders save beyond KiwiSaver, but most overestimate their interest returns, research from Sharesies reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019

Global Stories

Investment stories

Alibaba Cloud to invest US$283 million to accelerate global partner innovation
Partner Programmes

Alibaba Cloud to invest US$283 million to accelerate global partner innovation

Alibaba Cloud is investing USD $283 million to speed up global partner innovation, aiming to boost digitalisation and create joint products for diverse sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
Reach for the low-hanging fruit: How achieving a rapid ROI is becoming a leading AI trend
Robotics

Reach for the low-hanging fruit: How achieving a rapid ROI is becoming a leading AI trend

Focusing on returns, rather than adopting AI for its own sake, will drive the emergence of rapid AI ROI throughout the rest of 2020.

By Tim Young • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
How to help your data scientists deliver better business value
Data Science

How to help your data scientists deliver better business value

Data scientists spend just 12% of their time delivering insights, according to IDC. Silos and admin tasks are to blame.

By Steve Singer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Razer invests US$50M in business partners impacted by COVID-19
Fintech

Razer invests US$50M in business partners impacted by COVID-19

Razer commits USD $50 million to aid business partners hit by COVID-19. The funds will be distributed via Razer Gold, Razer Fintech, and ZVentures.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
AirTrunk sets sights on APAC expansion, backed by fresh investment
Hyperscale

AirTrunk sets sights on APAC expansion, backed by fresh investment

Macquarie has acquired an 88% stake in AirTrunk, valuing the hyperscale data center provider at over A$3bn ($2.2bn).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Revealed: Global trends in technology investment
Investment

Revealed: Global trends in technology investment

The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Data center construction looks towards liquid cooling power
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center construction looks towards liquid cooling power

The global data centre construction industry is shifting towards liquid cooling to support AI and big data, aiming for efficiency and reduced emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020
Hyperscale

Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020

Google will invest more than $10 billion in its United States offices and data centers in 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai declared last week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million
Icehouse

NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million

LawVu plans to set up offices in Australia and the US, as well as leverage business opportunities in other overseas markets.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Snowflake valuation skyrockets to $12.4 billion following strategic partnership with Salesforce
Data Analytics

Snowflake valuation skyrockets to $12.4 billion following strategic partnership with Salesforce

Snowflake's valuation has surged to USD $12.4 billion after new funding and a strategic partnership with Salesforce, poised to solidify its market dominance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K
Sports

Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K

Adelaide's Lumin Sports Technology seeks AUD $750K to finalise its sports tech platform for European and US markets, aiming to expand globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Philippines becoming key location for ICT investment
Investment

Philippines becoming key location for ICT investment

The Philippines is emerging as a hotspot for ICT investment, with approved foreign investments hitting USD $4.7 billion, marking a 613% surge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Trust essential to business-driven SD-WAN deployment
Network Infrastructure

Trust essential to business-driven SD-WAN deployment

CIOs confront SD-WAN maze, with Silver Peak's VP spotlighting trust and tech integration in strategic choices.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector
EduTech

NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector

NetDragon secures USD $150 million from Ascendent Capital Partners to bolster its education subsidiary, enhancing China's burgeoning education sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019