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World Week Ahead: Yellen, US retail sales
Wall Street

World Week Ahead: Yellen, US retail sales

Remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Thursday, followed by the latest monthly report on US retail sales will draw the focus of the week.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
'New era' as iOS comes under malware attack
Malware

'New era' as iOS comes under malware attack

Security experts warn that a new malware family is targeting Apple iOS and OS X, marking a 'new era' in malware.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Sales up for Noel Leeming
Noel Leeming

Sales up for Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming has reported improved sales, and says it's 'very pleased' with customer feedback on its rebranding.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Apple blocks WireLurker infected apps
Malware

Apple blocks WireLurker infected apps

Apple moves to block apps infected with WireLurker, but warns users to download and install software from trusted sources only.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
HP ventures into the world of gaming
Gaming

HP ventures into the world of gaming

HP dives into gaming with Omen 15, aiming to reclaim its edge in tech. The high-spec notebook targets gamers, launching amid company split.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Gartner survey shows companies turning to digital marketing
Marketing Technologies

Gartner survey shows companies turning to digital marketing

A Gartner survey shows digital marketing budgets will increase by eight percent in 2015 as it enables companies to better connect with customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Kroll Ontrack expansion reduces restore time from hours to seconds
Disaster Recovery

Kroll Ontrack expansion reduces restore time from hours to seconds

Kroll Ontrack has announced new features for Ontrack PowerControls that focus on increasing restore efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Driving change: AA's Doug Wilson.
Driving

Driving change: AA's Doug Wilson.

AA's Doug Wilson, with 40 yrs in tech, advocates for IT's transformative power, outsourcing, and the significance of customer service.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014

Stories from Other Regions

CORRECT: Orion to raise $125 mln at $5.70 a share, top of the range
Health Technologies

CORRECT: Orion to raise $125 mln at $5.70 a share, top of the range

Shares of Orion Healthcare Group, which develops software systems for patient health management, have been priced at $5.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Warehouse lifts 1Q sales by 3.5%, fattens margins at 'Red Sheds'
eCommerce

Warehouse lifts 1Q sales by 3.5%, fattens margins at 'Red Sheds'

Warehouse Group's sales climb 3.5% in Q1, buoyed by new store openings and robust 'Red Shed' performance, fuelling investor optimism.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; MRP, Genesis, Meridian gain on dividends
Fintech

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; MRP, Genesis, Meridian gain on dividends

New Zealand shares rose, paced by Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower as investors bet on a boost to dividend payouts by the state.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Visa NZ sees rapid rise in contactless card use amid strong payment volumes
Marketing Technologies

Visa NZ sees rapid rise in contactless card use amid strong payment volumes

Visa Inc's local unit has seen a trebling in the use of contactless card transactions over the past year, as people become more comfortable with th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech
Unified Communications

David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech

David Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million in an initial public offer on the A.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Z Energy 1H earnings fall on refinery top-ups, weaker kiwi dollar
Prospectus forecast

Z Energy 1H earnings fall on refinery top-ups, weaker kiwi dollar

Z Energy, the service station chain, reported a 13 percent decline in first-half earnings, missing its prospectus forecast, after it made top-up pa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares snap 12 days of gains; Spark, Fletcher, Ryman fall
Health Technologies

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares snap 12 days of gains; Spark, Fletcher, Ryman fall

New Zealand shares fell, paced by Spark New Zealand and Fletcher Building, snapping 12 consecutive days of gains as some investors looked to book r.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Braven's Mira speaker now available in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

Braven's Mira speaker now available in New Zealand

Braven launches Mira, a stylish, versatile wireless speaker with top-notch sound, now available in New Zealand for $129.99.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Restaurant Brands pays $10.5M to take over operation of Carl's Jr burger chain in NZ
Supply Chain

Restaurant Brands pays $10.5M to take over operation of Carl's Jr burger chain in NZ

Restaurant Brands New Zealand, the nation's largest fast food operator, agreed to buy seven Carl's Jr stores owned and operated by Forsgren NZ for.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
NZX trading volumes rise in October, boosted by smaller value trades
Shares

NZX trading volumes rise in October, boosted by smaller value trades

The volume of trades on the New Zealand stock exchange increased in October, boosted by a rise in lower value equity transactions and more trading.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014