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Kiwi Stories

Budget stories

Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant
EduTech

Xero scores $4m from govt R & D grant

Xero secures USD $4m from the NZ government in the latest R&D grant round, part of a USD $321m initiative aimed at boosting tech innovation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
GRAPPLING WITH GST
KPMG

GRAPPLING WITH GST

Chief information officers are bracing for a potential 'mini-Y2K' as the government considers raising GST while cutting income tax in the upcoming Budget.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
National Crisis Management Centre gets system upgrade
Intergen

National Crisis Management Centre gets system upgrade

Minister John Carter announces E-Sponder's EMIS will enhance the National Crisis Management Centre, ensuring quicker, coordinated emergency responses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2010
Politics and TelCon9
Unified Communications

Politics and TelCon9

Minister David Cunliffe declares New Zealand's urgent need to enhance broadband, investing NZD $500 million to retain young professionals and compete globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008

Global Stories

Budget stories

GETTING SMARTER
Customer Relationship Management

GETTING SMARTER

Greg Abbiss, Gen-i's Principal Architect BI/CRM, says more businesses need to use BI in order to make better decisions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Unite to secure!
Malware

Unite to secure!

As threats become more sophisticated, enterprises must shift from scattered, costly security measures to unified solutions for comprehensive protection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
IT spending to grow
Virtualisation

IT spending to grow

Despite a dismal year for IT spending with a 5.2% global decline, Gartner predicts a rebound in 2010 with a 3.3% increase, reaching USD $3.3 trillion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009
Epicor collaborates with customers for 50/50
Partner Programmes

Epicor collaborates with customers for 50/50

Epicor's Shared Benefits programme offers a 50/50 split on ERP project risks and rewards, aiming to control costs and enhance ROI through joint management.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009
TelstraClear's lucrative govt contract up for grabs
Government

TelstraClear's lucrative govt contract up for grabs

TelstraClear's multi-million dollar contract to manage the bulk of the government's advanced education network is being split into three and put up for tender.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
Focus on the future
Customer Experience

Focus on the future

Ignoring non-spending customers now could cost businesses heavily in the future, as relationships fostered during tough times dictate future spending.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009