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Silicon Valley to lose its tech centre crown to global cities

A new survey of tech industry leaders found the majority believe it is likely the Valley will be usurped within four years by other cities around the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

CyrusOne invests in further Silicon Valley expansion

The company has announced it has purchased an additional 8 acres of land in Santa Clara, with plans to expand its presence.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019

Semiconductors

Broadcom's board of directors nab former Google Cloud COO

Broadcom appoints former Google Cloud COO Diane Bryant to its board of directors, leveraging her three-decade IT career to enhance its strategic growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019

Agricultural Technology

Silicon Valley connection key to Kiwi growth, says expert

Graeme Muller says that he has returned from the Bay Area with an understanding of just how valuable the Kiwi-Cali connection will be.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018

Software-as-a-Service

'Don't be like Silicon Valley': Kiwi SaaS firms encouraged to look after their own

New Zealand's tech sector gathers at the Southern SaaS event in Auckland to focus on achieving faster and smarter growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Agricultural Technology

NZ agritech innovators touch down in Silicon Valley

Thirty of New Zealand's agritech innovators have finally landed in Silicon Valley this week as they get ready to put their innovations to the test.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018

Agricultural Technology

Silicon Valley connection to boost NZ's agritech sector

An upcoming agritech conference in Silicon Valley may have a huge impact on New Zealand's agritech sector, even from thousands of kilometres away.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018

EduTech

Research before implementation: The importance of understanding AI

Continental strengthens global AI efforts with a new partnership, joining forces with UC Berkeley DeepDrive to optimise and implement cutting-edge AI research.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018

Information Communication & Technology

KOTRA reports opportunities for South Korean IT companies in Canada

Following complications in the U.S., Canada has been touted as the 'Second Silicon Valley' presenting a huge opportunity for Asian IT companies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

Cartech

Transform your mundane car into a self-driving vehicle with Drive.ai

Self-driving vehicles may not be as far-fetched as originally anticipated with the technology being developed by Drive.ai...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Silicon Valley stories

Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020

Human Capital Management

Your culture will make or break your business

Culture failures are now visible to customers and investors, and data show they can hit productivity, retention and profits.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019

Data centers

Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?

A CBRE study says Asia Pacific tech firms are splitting operations across cities, with lower costs and R&D talent driving location choices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019

Supply Chain

Sektor to take customers on a tour of the future

125 customers will be taken on a Silicon Valley study tour to hear from innovators, disruptors and leading thinkers to help inspire new solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

Agricultural Technology

NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters

NZTech's Graeme Muller sees agritech as a potential saviour for New Zealand's economy, joining 30 delegates in Silicon Valley to explore this promising sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018