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Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.
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NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.
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AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
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Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
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Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million to advance AI for warehouses

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.
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Exclusive: Dell's Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Satish Iyer of Dell shares insights on AI innovation, startup collaborations, and future tech trends, including quantum computing's potential impact.
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Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.
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Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.
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NVIDIA & Foxconn to build AI supercomputer for Taiwan

Mon, 19th May 2025
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NVIDIA and Foxconn partner with Taiwan to build an AI supercomputer using 10,000 Blackwell GPUs, boosting research and innovation across industries.
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HR-Bible unveils AI-driven HR tool to simplify business tasks

Thu, 15th May 2025
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HR-Bible has launched an AI-driven HR platform using Microsoft Copilot to simplify HR tasks, aiming to make HR accessible and affordable for all businesses.
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Creatopy appoints Thibault Imbert to drive AI product growth

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Creatopy appoints Thibault Imbert as Chief Product & Growth Officer, focusing on AI-driven innovation to boost product impact and market expansion.
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Creative HQ & Salamander Advisory partner for startup support

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Salamander Advisory partners with Creative HQ to boost post-acceleration support, helping NZ B2B tech startups scale up with expert operational guidance.
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Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
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Global Tech Advocates celebrates decade of fostering innovation

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Global Tech Advocates celebrates 10 years in Copenhagen, unveiling the Global Launch Pad to boost tech firms amid evolving global challenges.
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Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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Exclusive: AI needs developers not just data - Google Cloud

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.
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Google Cloud: Navigating the new AI landscape for startups

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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A new report from Google Cloud highlights how startups must adapt in 2025 by focusing on responsible AI practices and product innovation to thrive.
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Supervised unveils AI platform to transform management roles

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Supervised has launched its AI-powered platform, enabling managers to directly oversee up to 30 reports, transforming management in enterprise structures.