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Palo Alto Networks launches free cyber education in NZ

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Palo Alto Networks has launched its CyberFit Nation programme in New Zealand, offering free online cybersecurity education amid rising cybercrime incidents.
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New Zealand agencies issue security guidance for tech start-ups

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.
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Paloma Capital launches AUD $25 million tech fund II

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Paloma Capital has unveiled its second tech fund, targeting AUD $25 million to invest in high-growth startups across Australia and New Zealand.
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Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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venture capital
Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.
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Red Bull Basement invites NZ innovators to Tokyo finals

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Red Bull Basement invites young innovators in New Zealand to submit their start-up ideas by October 30, ahead of the global final in Tokyo this December.
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Zoku Travel rebrands to BYRDLI, eyes future travel evolution

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Zoku Travel has rebranded as BYRDLI, aiming to transform the travel experience by merging community and commerce, empowering creators and travellers alike.
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Industrial DataOps set to revolutionise digital transformation

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Industrial DataOps is set to transform digital landscapes, with the global industrial connectivity market projected to rise from USD $89 billion to USD $104 billion by 2028.
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Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Fiverr has unveiled a new Financial Services Vertical to empower startups with essential finance roles, amid a booming industry growing at 7.7%.
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crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA team up for the second Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and up to USD $25,000 in AWS credits.
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AI startup Shutterspeed gains Techstars backing

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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New Zealand startup Shutterspeed secures backing from Techstars, marking a significant milestone for Kiwi tech on the global stage with its AI-driven business assistant.
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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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Mandalay partners with Hatcher+ to drive agrifood innovation

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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clean technologies
Mandalay Venture Partners and Hatcher+ have joined forces to drive agrifood innovation, starting with Cropify's AI tech to boost grain grading accuracy and efficiency.
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Ververica to highlight real-time data at TechBBQ

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Ververica to spotlight real-time data's crucial role in boosting digital user experiences at TechBBQ Copenhagen 2024, with a focused session led by Field CTO Ben Gamble.
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Exclusive: Andiron speaks on it's movement making approach

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Andiron marks its 10th year of elevating client visibility through disruptive communications, aiding purpose-driven tech firms with unique strategies.
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Briefly Bio launches to tackle reproducibility crisis with new funding

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Briefly Bio launches to tackle preclinical research's reproducibility crisis, announces USD $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance scientific accuracy.
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Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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biotech
Superlab Suisse opens the largest private lab in Switzerland at Basel's Stcki Park, boosting support for life science and biotech startups with state-of-the-art facilities.
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Siemens enhances NX software with AI, cloud & immersive tools

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Siemens introduces NX X, a game-changing cloud-based engineering solution with new AI, immersive, and electro-mechanical tools, enhancing the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
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DingGo grows 166% with fleet management platform, eyes global

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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fleet management
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cloud services
Australian startup DingGo has transformed into a fleet accident management platform, partnering with SG Fleet and achieving a 166% revenue boost over the past year.
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Logpoint appoints Hemmingsen as SVP of people & culture

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Logpoint appoints Gitte Hemmingsen as SVP of People and Culture, aiming to boost workforce engagement and attract top cybersecurity talent under new CEO Mikkel Drucker.
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Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation

Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.