Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 124
SAP CEO named new HP boss
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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oracle
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gen-i
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air new zealand
Léo Apotheker, former SAP CEO, is appointed the new boss of HP, succeeding Cathie Lesjak amid a high-profile scandal and legal drama.
Official: Apple to appoint additional distributor
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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renaissance
Apple to expand NZ distribution model with new partner from Oct 1, alongside existing distributor Renaissance, aiming to bolster market presence.
RightNow unveils Facebook tools
Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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cx
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martech
RightNow revolutionises Facebook's customer service with new tools, enhancing integrated web and social interactions.
HP slaps Oracle in the face with Hurd lawsuit
Fri, 10th Sep 2010
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
HP sues Oracle over ex-CEO Mark Hurd's role, citing risk to trade secrets in a heated legal battle that underlines a rift between the tech giants.
Mobile termination rates
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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uc
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vodafone
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retail
Gov approves regulation of mobile termination rates, a move that may lead to fairer prices for NZ telecom users despite mixed industry views.
HP shrugs off Hurd drama in financials
Mon, 23rd Aug 2010
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hp
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resignations
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aras
HP reports a robust 11.4% revenue jump to $30.7 billion, unruffled by the recent departure of CEO Mark Hurd over expense scandal.
HP boss walks after sex scandal - Updated
Mon, 9th Aug 2010
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hp
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ipod
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cfo
HP's Mark Hurd resigns amid a scandal, no sexual harassment found but breached company conduct rules. Jodie Fisher, involved, expresses sadness.
Endace receives huge cash injection
Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
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endace
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ceo
Endace bags £4.4m from TechNZ for key tech advancements in Cyber Security and Low Latency Monitoring, vowing to boost NZ's economy.
Pacnet joins Pacific Fibre deal
Thu, 29th Jul 2010
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connectivity
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pacific fibre
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partners
Pacnet partners with Pacific Fibre to fund a NZD $548 million trans-Pacific cable aimed at enhancing connectivity between Australia, New Zealand, and the US.
Renaissance makes key hire - Warwick Grey
Fri, 23rd Jul 2010
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renaissance
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job moves
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ceo
Warwick Grey joins Renaissance as Chief Marketing Officer, marking a significant hire for the Auckland-based distributor's growth and transformation journey.
Renaissance appoints new Apple GM
Thu, 15th Jul 2010
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renaissance
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statistics nz
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retail
Guy McKee is the new GM of Apple products at Renaissance, bringing vast experience from across the industry to drive growth.
2degrees friends again with TCF
Thu, 8th Jul 2010
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uc
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kordia
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vodafone
After its 2009 departure, 2degrees rejoins the TCF, marking a unified front among NZ's major telecommunications players.
Eclipse joins Microsoft's partner winners
Tue, 29th Jun 2010
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microsoft
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intergen
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awards
Eclipse from New Zealand shines globally, winning Microsoft Dynamics AX Partner of the Year, highlighting their commitment and skill.
Jetstar trials in-flight iPad entertainment
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
Jetstar to trial iPad entertainment on domestic flights from June, with plans to extend across all networks. Rent for AU$10 per flight.
CA: Embrace virtualisation and the cloud
Tue, 18th May 2010
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virtualisation
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ca technologies
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emerging technology
Bill McCracken, Chief Executive Officer of CA Technologies, has said that firms may be left behind if they don't embrace today's emerging technology.
Markinson extends NZ presence with Zeron buyout
Fri, 14th May 2010
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crm
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martech
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acquisition
Markinson acquires NZ's Zeron in a move to cement its SMB software market presence and expand its footprint in New Zealand.
Cisco doubles Technology Makeover prize
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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uc
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video conferencing
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cisco
Cisco New Zealand has launched its third annual Communications Makeover competition, with a total prize fund of $100,000.
Fortinet announces Q1 2010 financial results
Thu, 29th Apr 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's Q1 2010 results soar with a 29% revenue spike to $69.8m, reflecting robust demand for its unified threat management solutions.
New greenhouse gas solution
Mon, 26th Apr 2010
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power / energy
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oracle
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construction
Ndevr launches a new GHG management tool, pre-integrated with Oracle software, aiding firms like Thiess in efficient carbon footprint analysis and reporting.
Kiwi Web show wins an Emmy
Tue, 13th Apr 2010
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uc
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tvnz
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interactive
An online TV show made in New Zealand has scored a major coup, becoming the first ever NZ production to win an International Emmy Award.