Founders stories - Page 15
Gartner's top 10 ways to fund the shift to digital
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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founders
42% of CEOs are now taking a digital-first approach to business change or taking digital to the core of their business model.
Interview: From the surf to the ASX - the foreign exchange company challenging banks
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
OFX, launched in a Sydney garage by surfers in 1998, is now an ASX-listed leader in overseas money transfers, challenging banks with agile fintech solutions.
Wellington social enterprise launches web app for volunteers
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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uc
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collaboration
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social enterprise
New social enterprise web app, Collaborate, connects volunteers with opportunities, launching on October 25 with 300 beta testers.
Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff talks about the power of disruption and the value of having a beginner's mind in the technology industry.
Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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entrepreneur
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stem
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tech girls
Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.
Gardener Jim jumps into photography
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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drones
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photography
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creative technologies
Jim's franchise wings into imagery, launching Jim's Photography and Drones by seasoned snappers, courting Australia-wide franchisees.
Xero's Anna Curzon recognised in top 25 women leaders in SaaS
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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saas
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero's chief partner officer Anna Curzon has been named one of the top 25 women leaders in SaaS by The SaaS Report.
Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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fintech
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dei
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gender diversity
The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.
LinkedIn reveals Australia's most powerful CEO profiles
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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uc
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westpac
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linkedin
LinkedIn announces its 2017 Power Profiles list for Australia, featuring the most viewed professionals in various categories.
Global payments solution Stripe says 'kia ora' as it launches in NZ
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Stripe sets sail in NZ, opening a world of online payment possibilities in 135+ currencies for local businesses.
Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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hcm
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cloud services
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payroll systems
The software is capable of providing one single source of truth for employee data, empowering HR leaders and managers.
Exclusive Networks adds to trophy haul with Imperva award
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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ddos
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breach prevention
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exclusive networks
Exclusive Networks Thailand has taken out a key award at Impera's Partner Awards, winning the Highest Growth Partner for ASEAN, Korea and India gong.
Singapore data center company plans $500m investment in India, wider APAC next
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Bridge Data Centers to invest $300-400m in India's data center market over the next two years, with plans for further investments in Asia Pacific.
iPaaS startup secures $10 million in funding from Storm Ventures & Salesforce
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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paas
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iaas
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funding
Workato clinches $10M to propel digital transformation with its iPaaS platform, backed by Storm Ventures and Salesforce.
ANZ defence startups gear up for Techstars Adelaide accelerator
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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drones
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cybersecurity
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accelerator
Budding defence-tech startups from around ANZ, India and the US are part of the very first Techstars Adelaide accelerator.
Melbourne accelerator programme seeks APAC cybersecurity startups
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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dimension data
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accelerator
Run by Dimension Data and Deakin University, CyRise offer participants mentoring, travel to USA and Israel, and pitch to investors.
Shareholders of Yota call out company for 'urgent action and changes'
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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supply chain
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investment
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yota
The group are 'deeply concerned' that China Baoli has mismanaged Yota and that there are huge changes needed for the smartphone company.
New funding model set to revolutionise Australia's SaaS market
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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saas
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financing
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subscriptions
Multipli pioneers subscription prepayment, promising to propel Australia's SaaS startups by resolving cash flow woes.
NSW Govt seeks 10 security & fintech startups for Israel accelerator program
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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fintech
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government
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accelerator
The NSW Government is looking for 10 cybersecurity and fintech startups to find out more about Israel in an event at TechSydney tonight, June 19.
Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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disruption
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opinion
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analyst report
Gartner reveals disruptors like Amazon and Uber outpace traditional tech firms, urging a rethink of business models for sustained growth.