Founders stories - Page 13

The online point of sale software company raises new capital, with half of the funds committed from new investors across the region.

Telco ramps up its data centre and cloud offer with conditional agreement to acquire privately-owned Kiwi IT company.

Although many believe the Wii U to be a generation of console all on its own, the events of the past week might change a few minds.

Early Facebook investor Jim Breyer has offloaded USD $81 million in stock, selling over 3.5 million shares amidst the company's recent 19% stock price rise.

Facebook's stock soared 19%, enhancing founders Zuckerberg and Moskovitz's wallets by $2.3 billion after stellar third-quarter results.

Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, inherits $11bn, becoming Silicon Valley's wealthiest woman and 28th globally on Forbes Rich List.

Megaupload founder secures the use of seized funds to pay current and future legal bills after Auckland High Court clears the way.

Study shows business founders have been driven by necessity rather than inspiration since the downturn of 2008.

A rare Apple 1 motherboard, one of only six still functioning, fetches nearly double its estimate at US$375k at auction.

The top reasons why the 'if you build it, they will come' strategy won't work for the Ultra Fast Broadband network.

Acquisition signals a serious expansion strategy for Orcon founder Seeby Woodhouse, following 18 months quietly re-growing the Voyager brand.

Ayloo, a new networking site, aims to draw in small businesses with a community-based approach, offering a unique advertising platform.

If you're looking to spice up your regular restaurant routine, check out this website dedicated to the most unusual restaurants in the world.

Sotheby's New York auctioned Apple's founding document for a staggering USD $1.35 million, far surpassing its expected price of up to USD $150,000.

NZ's economy could soar higher if SMEs ditch poor management software, says Greentree CEO amid a contest to revive businesses.

Ilya Zhitomirskiy, 22-year-old co-founder of open source social network Diaspora, has passed away just ahead of the network's planned launch.

Gabe Newell, one of the founders of the game distribution site, says it is as yet unknown whether or not the information has been used.

Journey Beta review: Thatgamecompany's latest offering promises a serene desert adventure, raising anticipation for its full release.

Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.

Businesses urged to update their details for the new 0133 service, while carrier testing falls behind schedule.