Investment stories - Page 45
Groupon grows global customer base
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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groupon
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wall street
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sales
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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orcon
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southern cross cable
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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network infrastructure
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it training
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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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cleantech
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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capital
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icehouse
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investment
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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capital
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icehouse
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nextspace
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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government
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nzict
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investment
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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data protection
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partner programmes
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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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xero
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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new zealand post
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investment
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.
Juniper ramps up NZ operations
Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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juniper networks
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support
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investment
Juniper Networks strengthens its New Zealand operations with three strategic hires, aiming to boost service quality and address local data centre challenges.
Refresh, Rethink, Benchmark - CFO’s guide to IT investment decisions
Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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kinect
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investment
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benchmarking
In tough times, stretching IT life cycles can backfire, leading to higher costs. Learn how to optimise IT investments at Maclean’s upcoming CFO-focused events.
Cisco cans hosted email service
Thu, 24th Feb 2011
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saas
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digital entertainment
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cisco
Cisco is axing its 13-month-old hosted email service, Cisco Mail, as customers shift focus to emerging collaboration tools like social software and video.
Microsoft to open Russian tech centre
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010
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software development
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microsoft
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investment
Microsoft is investing millions to open a tech centre in Russia, partnering with local universities to boost innovation and support start-ups at Skolkovo.
7 CEO concerns CIOs need to address
Tue, 26th Oct 2010
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cleantech
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sustainability
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investment
CIOs must address CEO concerns such as long-term sustainability, cost efficiencies, and fading confidence, according to Gartner's recent analysis.