The latest in entrepreneurial technology news for Kiwis

Story image

Xero sets firm sights on UK market at Xerocon London

Story image

MYOB signs up 205,000 subscribers in 12 months

Story image

Why the adoption of SAP is growing among SMEs

Story image

Gallery: An inside look at Adobe MAX 2018

24 Oct 18

Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas

Techday recently had the opportunity to attend Adobe MAX in Los Angeles, here are some of our favourite moments.

Throughout the three days, we were treated to showcase after showcase of Adobe's up and coming tech, as well as Sensei's latest abilities.

We also had the opportunity to sit in on a conversation with Adobe's executive team and get hands-on with the latest tech on the showroom floor.

You can take a look at the action below:

Day 1 Keynotes:

Press briefing:

The showroom:

More:

Share on: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook

Story image

Xero sets firm sights on UK market at Xerocon London

Story image

MYOB signs up 205,000 subscribers in 12 months

Story image

Why the adoption of SAP is growing among SMEs

A roadmap to AI project success

Five keys preparation tasks, and eight implementation elements to keep in mind when developing and implementing an AI service.

GCSB's CORTEX project scoops iSANZ Award

“I believe this award is particularly significant as it is acknowledgement from our peers in the information security industry and from across the private sector."

Facebook launches mentorship feature

Some Facebook Groups will people to connect with mentors and mentees based on specific topics of interest.

NZ firms lack cybersecurity confidence, HP survey says

Out of 434 of New Zealand’s small and large businesses, only half (50%) feel confident that they would be able to cope if they experienced a significant cybersecurity breach.

How Adobe aims to deliver marketing automation to Kiwi enterprises

“Qrious will enable enterprise customers to get the most out of Adobe Experience Cloud and provide valuable on-the-ground expertise."

NZ survey inspires 9 'growth hacks' for tech firms

"The idea is to give Kiwi technology companies useful information for planning their sales and marketing strategies."

14 milestones Workday has achieved in 2018

We look into the key achievements of business software vendor Workday this year

Workday customers start deployments to AWS infrastructure

Business software vendor Workday has turned it's previously announced AWS partnership into a reality.

Story image

Royole's FlexPai: So bendable phablets are a reality now

A US-based firm called Royole is delivering on that age-old problem of not being able to fold up your devices (who hasn't ever wished they could fold their phone up...)

Story image

Why mobile web could be a secret weapon for strategy

On mobile, a poor user experience is exacerbated and design flaws are magnified.

Story image

Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year

The losses are almost five times higher compared to the same period last year, from reported losses alone.

Story image

NZ’s newest $23m supercomputer facility now open

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.

Story image

So you want to keep tech talent in your business

So you want to keep your tech talent, but you’re not sure what they need to stay put – is salary the biggest factor?

Story image

Workday – who are they and what do they do?

We quickly summarise everything you need to know about the up and coming business software leader.

Story image

Start 2019 with a bang with these four steps

While it’s easy to become absorbed by the day-to-day running of the business, an SMB’s success depends on the ability to step back.

Download image

Whitepaper: The best way to get insights relevant to your business

A Design Sprint offers a framework for making progress and decisions when you have a new customer proposition.

Story image

Commercial drones will only take off if safety is paramount

New Zealand’s commercial drone services could be ready within the next two years, but only if enough research is done to make certain that the public is safe.

Story image

How to build successful business partnerships

Not every business in your market needs to be a competitor.

Download image

The six golden keys to successful identity assurance

When someone tries to access your internal systems, how can you be sure a user is who they claim to be?

Download image

Cutting through the noise with AI-driven threat analytics

SANS has provided an independent review of a new AI analytics solution designed to rescue businesses 'drowning in data' from SIEM platforms.

Download image

The features that should be front and centre when evaluating SIEMs

According to Frost & Sullivan, SIEM can either be an enabler or a retardant and there's a thin line between the two - here's the key attributes.

Story image

NZ being targeted for cyber attacks – study

The survey polled more than 230 IT decision makers in businesses with 20 or more employees across New Zealand.

Story image

Ransomware: What to do if your business is hit

Ransomware has evolved to be more sophisticated, crafty and targeted and remains a threat to businesses of all sizes.

Story image

Hands-on review: The iPhone Xs

The iPhone Xs is a win that brought numerous new and exciting features to the market.

Download image

Using SOLIDWORKS CAD to take an idea from prototype to product

Sound pioneer Nura had an ambitious concept to deliver when it raised almost two million dollars via crowdsourcing and then over five million dollars through a seed round.

Link image

You’re invited: Your communications system is determining your future

Your communications system makes or breaks customer engagement. Find out how to make an impact withT your customers.

Story image

Kordia launches Women in Tech scholarship at the University of Waikato

The scholarship is established to acknowledge and support up-and-coming female talent and future technology leaders.

Download image

Whitepaper: How much is your company’s data really worth?

The most valuable companies in the world are so valued because of the data those companies control.

Story image

Four major business risks you should watch out for

"It’s essential for businesses to monitor human behaviour, and apply and enforce policies consistently. The alternative is to lose large amounts of unrecoverable money as a result of people’s actions."

Story image

NZ has a bright future in fintech

“We are seeing a real openness to open banking and a number of the banks have 20 or 30 collaborative Fintech projects on the go.”

Story image

"Is this for real?" The reality of fraud against New Zealanders

Is this for real? More often than not these days it can be hard to tell, and it’s okay to be a bit suspicious, especially when it comes to fraud.

Story image

Kiwis concerned about being scammed – survey

This unease is warranted given the growing sophistication of scammers and their activities, and numbers of attempted fraud.

Story image

Gartner’s top 10 IoT tech trends

“CIOs who master innovative IoT trends have the opportunity to lead digital innovation in their business.”

Story image

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research

NPM says the platforms are also designed to deliver innovation in significantly challenging research areas.

Story image

Mastercard opens Global Tech Hub in Sydney

"Enterprises, SMEs or startups are now able to bypass legacy approaches and develop innovation at an accelerated pace."

Story image

AU study looks at agritech challenges ahead

Barriers to adoption include infrastructure challenges such as a lack of connectivity, and the lack of strong value propositions.

Story image

Meet the finalists in the 2018 Young Enterprise Alumni Awards

Sharesies, Banqer, Creative HQ, Kiwibank and Girlboss NZ are just four of the standout finalists in this year’s Young Enterprise Alumni Awards

Story image

MicroMaker3D's tiny 3D printing tech is 'game changing'

Imagine 3D printing things thinner and smaller than a human hair, and how they could be used in everything from sensors, electronics, wearables and meshes.

Story image

With a mighty roar, Rocket Lab blasts off to space

Success! It definitely was business time for Rocket Lab yesterday as its Electron launch vehicle blasted off from the Māhia Peninsula yesterday (November 11).

Story image

Small Business Council sharpens focus on future disruption

“We’ve taken a bird’s-eye look at the current landscape and the issues small businesses are facing," says Small Business Council chair Tenby Powell.

Story image

AU startup hitches a ride to space with Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab and Australian IoT startup Fleet Space Technologies have signed a contract to launch two Proxima IoT satellites this month.

Download image

Whitepaper: Why it’s critical to detect cyber attacks as they happen

"Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their systems."

Story image

Computer Lounge online store hit by security breach

Auckland-based online computer parts store Computer Lounge has been affected by a security breach.

Story image

What does a risk-free cloud migration look like?

When it comes time to move your business into the cloud, you have be sure you are doing it right - but how will you know what that means?

Story image

$10m in the pot: What's next for PredictHQ?

In just four short years, PredictHQ has gone global and raised $10 million in a Series A funding round.

Story image

Working smarter not harder key to building stronger business

So you want to build a stronger business. It’s one of the goals that everyone in your workplace should strive for.

Story image

Government still stuck in the past? Not on GovTech's watch

What exactly is GovTech and what’s been happening in our capital city?

Download image

Infographic: Why an outdated unified comms solution hurts your business

Seventy-one percent of IT professionals say their organisations use multiple communication or collaboration solutions unnecessarily.

Story image

How Kiwi businesses can embrace a mobile workforce

As an early adopter of Amazon Web Services, Suncorp uses the public cloud to manage many applications and services central to its business.

Story image

Industry's first Wi-Fi 6 access point for SMBs coming in 2019

EnGenius Technologies will soon launch the industry’s first Wi-Fi 6 2x2 access point, bringing next-generation WI-Fi into the hands of SMBs.

Story image

Is a low-code app building approach what your organisation needs?

Microsoft PowerApps is a service that lets you build business apps that run in a browser or on a phone or tablet, and no coding experience is required.

Story image

Four reasons you should consider online marketplaces

Not only does a marketplace make trading easier for everyone, it can help you attract new customers you’ve previously been unable to reach.

Link image

Increase visibility and productivity with fleet tracking software

Know what’s going on in the field so you can dispatch more efficiently, improve customer service and reduce time spent calling drivers for updates.

Story image

The quid pro quo in the IoT age

Consumer consciousness around data privacy, security and stewardship has increased tenfold in recent years, forcing businesses to make customer privacy a business imperative.

Story image

Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week

Unfortunately the Xero Security team is all too aware of fraud. We see it affecting our customers and community as an almost daily event.

Download image

Whitepaper: How to build cloud policies your organisation can stand by

Done right, digital transformation can transform the way governments engage with citizens, make businesses more productive and help non-profits be more effective.

Story image

Hyundai invests in Israel-based deep learning startup

"Deep learning computer vision is one of the core technologies that can be applied to autonomous driving to navigate roads and make quick decisions in real-time."

Story image

Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace

“Instead of scrambling into action after a crisis, employers need to be more proactive in supporting employees."

Story image

Tatau scoops four international awards in a few short weeks

‘Tatau’ is the word on many international tech investors’ lips – and all because of a unique approach to blockchain and AI.

Story image

The growth accelerator SMBs are ignoring

SMBs would rather spend time on the business than on tedious admin work, so you need solutions that are convenient, simple to understand and use, and are supplied by professionals you can trust.

Story image

Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion

People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.

Story image

Samsung joins a global league of AI experts

“As a member of the PAI, Samsung will strive to facilitate the ongoing progress of artificial intelligence.”

Story image

Hands-on review: TablePlus database management app for Mac

TablePlus is a new desktop application developed with the goal to make database management easier, faster, and more efficient.

Story image

The Kiwi company driving commercial drone tech growth

“We have several high profile commercial projects underway and we’re confident we will have some exciting news to impart to the market next year.”

Story image

Nitro partners with Dropbox for greater integration

Nitro integration with Dropbox Extensions will expand PDF productivity capabilities for users directly within Dropbox.

Download image

Whitepaper: Layering security protection for ransomware defense

As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve in complexity, so too does the pressure to have a thorough, well-thought-out, and automated system.