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Mercy Ships: Bringing hope and healing to developing nations
Health Technologies

Mercy Ships: Bringing hope and healing to developing nations

Mercy Ships, known for medical aid in developing nations, now seeks IT volunteers to support their floating hospital, Africa Mercy, in West Africa.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Business ransomware detections spiking - Malwarebytes
Malware

Business ransomware detections spiking - Malwarebytes

Ransomware attackers are targeting large, ill-prepared public and private organisations with easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact
Digital Transformation

The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact

Microsoft is upending how tech companies approach the not-for-profit, NGO and charity sector with a revolutionary new approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
TechOne bringing solar lights to students in need
Not for profit

TechOne bringing solar lights to students in need

The company is partnering with charity SolarBuddy to bring solar-powered lights to children in energy poverty to alleviate study stress after dark.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
TechOne donates over $260k to alleviate youth poverty
Not for profit

TechOne donates over $260k to alleviate youth poverty

TechnologyOne has donated more than a quarter of a million dollars to its charity partners to benefit youth development across Australian communities.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018
Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites
Application Programming Interface

Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites

Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
CompTIA launches global tech career directory for women and girls
Not for profit

CompTIA launches global tech career directory for women and girls

CompTIA's Advancing Women in Technology Community has created an online resource to help women and girls find their feet in the IT industry.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Sat, 5th May 2018
Exclusive Interview: Targeting the university sector with AARNet and Zoom
EduTech

Exclusive Interview: Targeting the university sector with AARNet and Zoom

AARNet champions internet advancements in education, evolving from infrastructure provider to innovative NFP reseller.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Not for profit (NFP) stories

The storybook app with a mission to cure kids this Red Nose Day
Apps

The storybook app with a mission to cure kids this Red Nose Day

Celebrate Red Nose Day with a special storybook app in both English and te reo Māori, crafted to raise funds and bring joy to Kiwi families.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Social Media

'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health

A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits
Robotics

AI for Good: DataRobot launches new programme to empower non-profits

AI for Good: Powered by DataRobot will see DataRobot collaborate with up to 10 organisations in 2019 to develop automated machine learning applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
GALLERY: Over $59k raised for medical research on Ingram Micro Golf Day
Not for profit

GALLERY: Over $59k raised for medical research on Ingram Micro Golf Day

The Golf Day was attended by more than 130 of Ingram Micro's team members, suppliers, and customers at the North Shore Golf Club.

By Kai Ping Lew • 1 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage
Identity and Access Management

Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage

micro-credentials have been successful worldwide thanks to partnerships between tertiary institutions and industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Tech Data team roll up sleeves for Leukaemia Foundation
Not for profit

Tech Data team roll up sleeves for Leukaemia Foundation

Tech Data employees volunteered to revamp the Leukaemia Foundation's patient accommodation in Westmead. Bunnings donated materials and provided assistance.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Digital Transformation

Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard

Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools
Not for profit

Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools

BizDojo Wellington played host to a charity hackathon last month, which brought together four NPOs to help them build digital solutions for their busi.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms
NZTech

NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms

The Instillery CEO Mike Jenkins and REANNZ CIOO Angela Nash join the board of the not-for-profit organisation that supports the $16b NZ tech industry.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious
Fintech

OMG Tech bridges gender gap early by keeping girls curious

By the time girls reach high school, they've already made major decisions about life direction – so it's vital to foster an interest in tech early.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018