Startups stories - Page 3
The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry
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digital transformation
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martech
In an AI-driven adtech world, unsung 'connectors'-often women-are emerging as key leaders, translating innovation into real-world impact.
How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.
The courage to give without guarantees
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fintech
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partner programmes
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iwd
On International Women's Day, a finance leader reflects on the quiet power of giving fully, even when outcomes are uncertain.
AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens
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digital transformation
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ai
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it industry
As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
We are not climbing a ladder, we are building it
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digital transformation
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physical security
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genai
Generative AI is levelling the creative-tech field, giving women a rare chance to shape rules, narratives and power from the ground up.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
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Lessons from the frontlines: A woman's journey in payments and leadership
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fintech
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payment technologies
From hyperinflation in Sofia to leading fintech in New York, a CFO shows how resilience and risk‑taking can redefine women's careers.
Empowering women in tech: why we need to be more intentional
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hcm
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To close tech's gender gap, leaders must champion women with pay transparency, mentorship, male allyship and everyday intentional action.
Six leaders shortlisted for Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Veuve Clicquot names six women leading change in hospitality, music, fashion and climate as finalists for its 2026 Bold Awards.
Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Inference-as-a-service is slashing GPU and cloud costs, powering a rapid boom in Australia and New Zealand's next wave of AI innovators.
GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iot
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supply chain
GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.
Spark & Icehouse launch free AI workshops for SMEs
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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ai
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icehouse
Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.
Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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hcm
Persistent named world's fastest-growing IT services brand as value jumps 22% to USD $989 million in Brand Finance 2026 ranking.
Deel's The Pitch offers USD $15m boost for seed firms
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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fintech
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payment technologies
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hybrid & remote work
Deel launches The Pitch, a global contest offering up to USD $15m in SAFE funding to seed start-ups, with APAC entries closing 21 April.
Ethique founder launches tablets to replace soft drinks
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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clean technologies
Ethique founder Brianne West unveils Incrediballs, plastic-free effervescent tablets aiming to replace bottled soft drinks worldwide.
Record rise in digital squatting fuels phishing wave
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Record digital squatting surge sees 6,200 disputes in 2025, as lookalike domains drive costly phishing, malware and payment fraud.
NZ start-up launches AI app for lifetime health records
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
New Zealand start-up mA.I Health has launched an AI-powered app giving patients lifetime control of secure, shareable medical records.
NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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devops
NeuBird AI appoints Venkat Ramakrishnan president and COO to scale its agentic AI SRE platform and expand global commercial operations.
Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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iaas
Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.