Wellington wins global prize for innovation

Wellington has gained global recognition and US$1 million in prize money as one of 15 cities worldwide to win the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge.

Alibaba Cloud database products revenue increases 50% YoY

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has seen its revenue for database products grow more than 50% year-over-year (YoY), driven by increased enterprise sales as global businesses rely on cloud computing, in particular database, to boost their recovery

Visa invites startups in NZ to build next generation digital payment capabilities

Visa, the world leader in digital payments, is looking for startups from Australia, New Zealand and across Asia Pacific to join the second cohort of their accelerator program.

Looking into the future of energy with new app

An innovative app that opens up future energy scenarios has been nominated as a finalist in the Open Source Awards.

New initiative to debunk online misinformation, hate speech and conspiracy theories

New initiative to debunk online misinformation, hate speech and conspiracy theories launched today in New Zealand

- Tohatoha partners with SMAT to curb the flow of harmful misinformation in NZ

- SMAT founder Emmi Bevensee to join Tohatoha as Chief Technology Officer

Company-X developer fights COVID-19

Company-X software developer Mark Nikora has joined the fight against COVID-19 by volunteering his time to a project designing and building low-cost remote control medical ventilators.

Find a helpline tool expands to US

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is happy to announce a partnership with New Zealand charity, Live for Tomorrow, a technology-based nonprofit that launched its free Find A Helpline tool in New Zealand in September.

Kiwi announced as winner of 2021 Lexus Design Award

Lexus today announced that "Portable Solar Distiller," a prototype designed by New Zealander Henry Glogau, has won the 2021 Lexus Design Award Grand Prix.

The Lexus Design Awards is a highly recognised international competition that drew 2,079 entries from 66 countries.

University of Waikato launches new AI research institute

The University of Waikato is bringing data to life, positioning New Zealand as an international leader in Artificial Intelligence with the launch of a new AI Institute.

Cyber attacks on Kiwi companies expected to increase in 2021 - Accenture

Accenture is warning that the types of disruptive cyber attacks that targeted the NZX, Metservice and several high profile New Zealand companies are set to increase in 2021.