New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 105
Great job team, now you're fired
Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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Telecom to cut hundreds of jobs following revenue dip, CEO stresses need to remain competitive. Do you agree with the cuts?.
McAfee appoints Asia Pacific president
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Previous ANZ MD now be responsible for all business operations across North Asia, South East Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand.
Zendesk continues upward growth trend in ANZ
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Zendesk signs Cotton On as its 1,500th Australian client, marking sturdy growth in ANZ with 25,000 customers globally and eyes on SMEs.
TESA enters new era after 46 Years
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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It's the start of a brand new era for one of New Zealand's oldest privately owned electronics companies, TESA Electronics Ltd.
Symantec back-up devices boost NZ business line
Fri, 14th Dec 2012
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Company introduces integrated backup and deduplication appliances, expanding on initial software and cloud solution offerings.
New Zealand fails to make tech grade
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.
Sluggish first half pushes Rakon to $3.96M loss
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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A sluggish first half saw Rakon's six-month loss widen to USD $3.96M, with falling revenues and rising expenses. Shares dropped 4.4% to 43 cents.
NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'
Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.
Rakon to cut 60 NZ jobs
Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Rakon to cut 60 New Zealand jobs, shifting manufacturing to China and India to cut costs and improve profits by NZD $10 million annually.
Methven goes global with WAN optimisation-as-a-service
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.
Kiwis keeping pace with global ICT development
Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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New Zealand climbs to 17th in ICT Development Index, surpassing Australia, but faces high costs in fixed telephony and broadband services.
Presence is the new dial tone
Wed, 10th Oct 2012
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Communications has traditionally been about a device with numeric identity; for many people there were multiple devices and numbers to consider.
Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Despite being forced to close online operations two days after its official launch, Trade Me rival posts web developer advert in India.
Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.
UN Commission praises ANZ broadband policies
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.
CA extends NZ coverage with senior channel hire
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.
Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.
Newly-listed VMob to raise $5M in private placement
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Vmob is on the prowl for fresh capital and wants to raise up to $5m in a private placement, with a share purchase plan to follow.
MYOB spots the cloud gap, takes flagship platform online
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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MYOB taps into NZ's underused cloud market, transforming its platform to bridge the tech gap for non-techie businesses.
Nuance look to experience for ANZ expansion
Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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Speech and imaging software company hopes new ANZ MD Gordon Clubb can draw on three decades of experience to drive local success across the region.