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Start IT up: ScriptRock
With businesses using a multitude of systems, configuration testing has become increasingly complicated. ScriptRock aims to simplify the issue.
Tech firm pulls plug on Kickstarter project thanks to Apple
Apple dooms stylish portable-charger project to oblivion.
Can 'the birthplace of startups' find its footing?
In the U.S., technology startups are found in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Austin. But what about Philadelphia? Exactly.
When a multinational buys a start-up, what can make the marriage work?
The CEO of BroadLight, a start-up acquired by multinational Broadcom, had his misgivings about the takeover. Here, he gives his reasons for joining forces with what was formerly a competitor, and how such acquisitions have a lot in common with the first year of marriage.
Google Ventures reveals where it invested in 2012
In a milestone of sorts, Google Ventures said that this is the first time ever that it has offered a breakdown of the sectors where it invests.
Japanese startups see S'pore as door to SEA
Entrepreneurs from the Land of the Rising Sun are expanding to Singapore because of its proximity to Southeast Asia and business-friendly environment.
China-backed $10M tech incubator launches in Canada
Chinese state-owned Zhongguancun Development Group (ZDG) partners city of Ottawa to provide its startups with funding and support to expand in China.
Seed funds give companies value, competitive edge
Companies can acquire valuable resources without completely managing them, especially in environment of decreasing margins.
Is England the best place to start your start-up?
For those wanting to set up a tech company, there's a lot to consider. ZDNet takes a look at some of the major start-up hubs in EMEA and what each can bring for those wanting to get their own IT business off the ground. Last up, a look at London.
Asian incubators lack proactivity, specialization
Incubators in the region need to be more proactive in nurturing startups, going beyond providing facilities, and be more focused on specific technologies to spur innovation.
London's Tech City start-up hub bags a £50m makeover
Tech City in East London will get a £50m makeover and a new start-up centre as part of the UK government's plan to turn the area into a world leading technology hub.
When startups beat Facebook, Twitter at security
Social-media giants Twitter and Facebook may have left their users' information vulnerable for over 100 days, while a small startup also experiencing the same problem took just two days to take some form of action.
Australian venture capital needs a new story
Venture-capital executives have downplayed a 9 percent increase in the number of deals this year, which the industry body trumpets as a sign of success.
Okta raises $25M in VC funding; unveils new identity network strategy
It's a big day for Okta as it reveals the details from its latest round of VC fuding as well as some product updates around mobility and Microsoft 365.
Start IT Up: Ninja Blocks
A Sydney-based start-up wants to help connect the Internet to all things – are they on the right track?