Investment stories - Page 42
Datacom sees no strategy change
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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software development
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wellington
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it services
Wellington-based IT services firm doesn't envisage any change in its direction after 35 percent shareholder sale.
NZ Superannuation Fund buys 35% stake in Datacom
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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datacom
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new zealand superannuation fund
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investment
Conditional agreement reached to purchase New Zealand Post’s 35% stake in technology services company for $142 million.
US investors pour $82M into Xero
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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shares
Two American investors have increased their interest in cloud accounting software provider Xero by a total of $82 million.
Mobile devices key to productivity says NZ Integrator
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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partner programmes
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productivity
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ipad
Imagetext, New Zealand's top Apple integrator, heralds iPads and iPhones as productivity boosters for Kiwi businesses, spotlighting Mobile Device Management.
Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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uc
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commerce commission
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chorus
Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.
Groupon grows global customer base
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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us
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wall street
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groupon
Groupon’s customer base grew globally, boasting increased activity despite losing USD $32.4 million in sales due to adverse forex rates.
IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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edutech
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crm
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hcm
IBM’s new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.
NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
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orcon
Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett calls for a new submarine cable following Pacific Fibre's project's cancellation, warning NZ's economy may suffer without it.
IBM completes major upgrade for AUT
Fri, 25th May 2012
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it training
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
IBM has completed the first phase of a five-year IT network services deal with Auckland University of Technology as AUT gears up for its new Learning Precinct.
Green still a 'low priority'
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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productivity
An IDC study reveals New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to drive green tech investment over two years after its implementation.
IDC's 2012 ICT predictions
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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smartphones
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data analytics
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hpc
ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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icehouse
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investment
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capital
The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.
City visualisation firm receives investment boost
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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icehouse
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nextspace
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capital
Auckland's Nextspace secures significant investment from ICE Angels, boosting development and export of its advanced 3D city visualisation tool, Visual City.
Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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nzict
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investment
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government
New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL’s deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.
Choosing an outsourcing partner
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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partner programmes
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data protection
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helpdesk
New Zealand's SMEs are increasingly outsourcing IT support for better efficiency and savings. What should they consider when choosing a partner?.
Xero opts for re-investment
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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investment
Xero will also enter into a partnership with NZ Post that will see the company’s software linked with new digital posting services.
The Jolly Investor – Financial planning for the “Yacht-less”
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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blogging
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intel
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investment
I remember the first time I read a blog: I happened across it accidentally, as I was surfing the web looking for some information about investments.
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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government
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nz
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new zealand post
The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.
Domino's NZ: mobile is way of pizza ordering future
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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investment
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digital footprint
Domino's NZ aims for mobile to cover 25% of total sales with its new ordering site, as digital expansion drives the future, says CEO Don Meij.
Morgan things BIG for smallworlds
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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trade me
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investment
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social network
TradeMe founder Sam Morgan has led a $2.5 million investment round in the Auckland-based social game company SmallWorlds.