Global Stories

Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

Hyperscale

Digital Realty continues Asia Pacific expansion with new data center

Digital Realty boosts Western Sydney's economy, creating 500 jobs with the construction of a new, cutting-edge data center.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Management

Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client

According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Document Management

Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency

For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017

Cyberbullying

Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline

#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Gaming

Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes

A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Software Development

Can an app help curb your social media addiction?

New app AntiSocial helps users track their smartphone usage, including social media, to understand how much time they truly spend on their phones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Eaton's east Asia VP talks data center sustainability, Singapore & Industry 4.0

Eaton, a power management company, discusses their solutions for data center power and thermal management in Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Construction

Ian Thorpe talks mental health with construction tech company Procore

Procore brings together Australian construction figures to discuss mental health; Ian Thorpe shares personal experiences of depression.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

Cisco

Westcon-Comstor gets on the bike to support mental health

Westcon-Comstor is throwing its weight behind the Mental Health Foundation, linking its latest Cisco promotion with fundraising for the charity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017

Health Technologies

Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim

NZ's Melon Health bags global tech award with its life-saving mental health apps, earning international recognition in New Orleans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Wellington City Council

BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive

Collider drives innovation and business growth in the capital through a range of learning and business development initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Skills shortage

24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme

The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017

Risk & Compliance

Christchurch cloud software provider announces integration with Perth startup

Vault Intelligence adds early intervention mental health monitoring and hazard perception training products to its risk and safety management suite.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

Mental Health

Young Kiwi innovators most concerned about environment and education issues - survey

The future of the environment and sustainability scored the highest in importance, with 81% of respondents rating it more than 8 out of 10.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

Health Technologies

App rewards medication adherence with movie tickets - signs NSW health deal

Perx Health has signed a commercial agreement with Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) to test the platform with selected patients.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

eLearning

'Online home' for Kiwi kids launched in New Zealand

New Zealand launches an 'online home' for children aged 5-9, allowing them to explore and discover local content.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 3rd Jun 2017

Mental Health

First round of speakers announced for Festival for the Future

The event brings together young innovators and influencers to explore the big issues of our time, and build ideas and skills necessary for the future.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Netsafe

We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'

Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

IntegrationWorks

IT industry heavy hitters heading to the ring for charity fight

More than 180 IT staff from Auckland and Wellington are taking to the boxing ring as part of this year's IT Heavy Hitters boxing event.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017