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Money bag

$1 million in grants for Sign Language projects

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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The New Zealand government grants over USD $1 million from the NZSL Fund to support projects enhancing the use and proficiency of New Zealand Sign Language.
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Managers! Why are you telling employees you don’t want them to collaborate?

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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Collaboration is the oft-stated goal of a myriad of technology deployments from knowledge management to social software to digital workplace.
Tech innovation

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
New skills

Readify tackles the IT skills shortage in Australia

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Readify pioneers graduate programme against Oz IT shortage, merging industry and academia to foster tech talent.
Manufacturing

Lower Hutt home to NZ's first ever manufacturing startup hub

Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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Lightning Lab Manufacturing is the fifth Lightning Lab to run since its inception in 2013, and the first in New Zealand to centre around hardware.
Innovation box

Sydney-based fintech hub opens its doors

Wed, 26th Aug 2015
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Stone - Chalk, a fintech hub in Sydney, has opened its doors, welcoming 41 companies and aiming to boost Australia's fintech sector.
Investment

Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups

Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.
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Microsoft Ventures partners with Lightning Lab for 2015 programme

Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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In 2015 Microsoft Ventures is again partnering with Lightning Lab to provide start-ups with tools needed to bring ventures to market.
Student digital

Microsoft Student Accelerator programme launches Kiwi students into IT industry

Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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The 2015 Microsoft Student Accelerator (MSA) summer work programme is underway with 94 New Zealand university students earning placements.
Brilliant ideas

Mentors on tap at The Lightning Lab

Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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The Lightning Lab expands to Auckland, offering start-ups mentoring, seed capital, and a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...

Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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NZ's 9 Spokes wins IBM SmartCamp Sydney, earning mentorship and a shot at global entrepreneurship acclaim with their innovative business dashboard.
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Closing the gender gap in the NZ tech space...

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Efforts are being made in New Zealand to encourage women into IT, with Microsoft donating $1 million to provide pathways for young Kiwis.
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Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
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More on me: Colin Hewett, Fuji Xerox Printers

Wed, 28th May 2014
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Fuji Xerox Printers Commercial/Distribution Manager Colin Hewett reflects on his journey in the technology industry.
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Lightning Lab joins forces with Microsoft Ventures

Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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NZ's Lightning Lab teams up with Microsoft Ventures to supercharge local startups with unparalleled mentorship and resources.
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Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast

Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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Cloud company Unleashed Software increases staff count by 60%, relocates it offices to Auckland's North Shore and raises salaries to 20% above market average.
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Microsoft announces Ventures for startups

Thu, 27th Jun 2013
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Entrepreneurship is an increasingly global phenomenon with Microsoft strengthening the resources it provides for startups.
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Yahoo chairman resigns

Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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The man who helped bring Marissa Mayer to the company will not seek reelection to the Yahoo board of directors.
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CropLogic making tech hay in ANZ

Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Kiwi start-up CropLogic wins inaugural IBM SmartCamp ANZ, showcasing their predictive tools for crop growers, and advances to regional competition in Beijing.
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IBM launches SmartCamp for ANZ entrepreneurs

Thu, 12th Jul 2012
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Innovative tech startups invited to present their ideas for a chance to win a mentorship package, and entry into the regional finals in Beijing.