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Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost
Apple

Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost

Finances covered to May 2012, but business will need to see 'a substantial improvement in trading performance'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2011
Search on for Apple retail boss
Apple

Search on for Apple retail boss

Tim Cook's quest for Apple's new retail head continues, as recruitment firm scrambles to fill Johnson's big shoes amidst global expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011
Warwick Grey to leave Renaissance - Updated
Microsoft

Warwick Grey to leave Renaissance - Updated

Renaissance's head of distribution, Warwick Grey, has resigned to join Microsoft as consumer/retail product distribution manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
NZNET trouble - we dig deeper
Edge Computing

NZNET trouble - we dig deeper

Tales of court action, shareholder disagreements, employment disputes and frozen bank accounts for local ISP and hosting company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2011
Yoobee GM resigns
Apple

Yoobee GM resigns

Mark Singleton resigns as GM of Yoobee, leaving amidst flagship Britomart store launch. Andrew Howard steps in as interim replacement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2011
Apple stock continues to rise under Cook
Apple

Apple stock continues to rise under Cook

On current trading, Apple now has a comfortable lead on Exxon Mobil for the title of largest company in the world.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2011
Fired Yahoo CEO quits board
Yahoo

Fired Yahoo CEO quits board

Speculation has now turned to whether Bartz had a non-disparagement clause in her Yahoo contract. If so, she may have cost herself as much as US$10 million.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2011
Apple desperate for Jobs' successor to stay
Apple

Apple desperate for Jobs' successor to stay

Apple resorts to a hefty $380m stock bonus to ensure Tim Cook remains at the helm, aiming for stability and growth post-Jobs era.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2011
Apple shares rebound after dip
Human Capital Management

Apple shares rebound after dip

Apple stocks recover after a brief fall post-Jobs' resignation, signaling investor confidence in successor Tim Cook's leadership.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2011
'We got the solutions right here'
Microsoft

'We got the solutions right here'

Microsoft challenges Apple with cutting-edge Windows devices at Tech.Ed, urging IT pros to focus on function over brand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2011
Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
Apple

Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced he will resign from the job, with chief operating officer Tim Cook named as successor.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2011
Randi Zuckerberg quits Facebook
Facebook

Randi Zuckerberg quits Facebook

After six years at Facebook, Randi Zuckerberg, sister of founder Mark Zuckerberg, resigns to launch her own media venture, RtoZ Media.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2011
Resignations continue at Renaissance
Apple

Resignations continue at Renaissance

Renaissance faces a wave of departures as Jamie Barton and three others resign, escalating concerns within the distributor.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2011
Former Kalooma MD to rescue Yoobee
Renaissance

Former Kalooma MD to rescue Yoobee

Ex-Kalooma MD, Lindy Shuttleworth, joins Yoobee to steer retail strategy, hinting at a rebrand for Renaissance's schools division.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2011
Who will YOOBEE?
Unified Communications

Who will YOOBEE?

Warwick Grey unveils 'yoobee', aiming to transform Renaissance with a vision of creativity and community, amid industry skepticism and staff exits.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Sat, 1st Jan 2011
The story behind Jobs' 1985 Apple resignation
Apple

The story behind Jobs' 1985 Apple resignation

Discover the untold story of Steve Jobs' 1985 Apple exit, fuelled by his quest for innovation and a great computer yet to be created.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2010

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Resignations stories

Three new members for NZICT board
Kordia

Three new members for NZICT board

NZICT board welcomes new faces from Datacom, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard, injecting fresh expertise into the industry group's leadership.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
Redundancies and resignations hit Renaissance
Apple

Redundancies and resignations hit Renaissance

Renaissance grapples with a wave of exits and redundancies, amplifying unrest post-restructure. Key figures depart as share dealings stir.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2011