Wellington stories
Malabar Gold & Diamonds is set to expand into New Zealand with a NZD $75 million investment, opening three showrooms across the country.
Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.
Volpara Health is using AI for breast cancer detection, enhancing screening accuracy and improving outcomes for millions globally.
Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.
Infoblox has strengthened its New Zealand team by appointing two senior executives to meet rising demand for its cloud networking and security services.
Gallagher Security has partnered with Clear Digital to enhance its Security Made Better solution across New Zealand, building on success in Australia.
New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.
Tū Ātea is set to launch New Zealand's first commercial Private 5G network at CentrePort, enhancing connectivity for the vital Wellington port operations.
Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.
Denise Carter-Bennett has been appointed Co-Chair of NZ Network for Women in Security, succeeding Sai Honig, and aims to enhance diversity in tech.
Liverton Security has launched a new cyber security consulting division in Wellington, led by Murray Wills, enhancing its service offerings for clients.
A new co-working space, Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub, has opened at Victoria University, fostering collaboration among high-growth tech firms in Wellington.
Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.
Blackpearl Group has appointed Jean-Francois Arlove as Chief Financial Officer and transitioned Karen Cargill to Chief Governance Officer, enhancing its leadership.
CyberCX has boosted its leadership in New Zealand, promoting Tom Khangura to Director of Cloud Sales and appointing Sven Ross as Executive Director for Managed Security Services.
The finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards have been announced, recognising exceptional contributions to New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape over the past decade.
Blackpearl reports a 126% growth in annual recurring revenue to $10.4 million, driven by its Pearl Diver platform and a $10 million capital raise.
Sigurd Magnusson returns to Silverstripe as CEO, aiming to drive innovation and growth. His extensive experience makes him a key leader for the tech firm.
Kordia has renewed its NZD $55 million, 10-year contract with Maritime NZ to deliver critical safety of life radio communications at sea, ensuring continued safety and upgrades.
Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.
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