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Small retailers primed for growth while others struggle
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Contrary to popular belief, New Zealand's small retailers are poised for growth, whilst medium-sized businesses may struggle.
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Google for Investing - InvestmentMarkets launches in Australia
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InvestmentMarkets, dubbed as the - Google for Investing, is set to democratise fund management in Australia, offering access to diverse asset classes and investment opportunities for both retail and wholesale investors.
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Leadership shake-up at FinTech Australia ahead of growth phase
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FinTech Australia revamps leadership team to advance growth: newly-appointed Chair Sarah Gorman, former Deputy Chair and three-time founder, partners with Brian Collins, Deputy Chair, while General Manager Rehan D'Almeida elevates to CEO.
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iManage adds 300 customers, 2023 recurring revenue jumps 36%
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iManage, a London-based cloud services company, records impressive growth in 2023 with the addition of over 300 new customers and a 36% jump in annual recurring revenue.
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Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth
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Australian proptech start-up 'FLK it over' capitalises on $2.5 million funding boost to fuel rapid growth, aiming to streamline the tenant signing process for real estate agents and diversify services.
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Data greatest challenge and opportunity for channel partners - report
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IT partners consider data a critical factor and challenge in the shift to recurring revenue models, according to a global survey conducted by technology distributor Westcon-Comstor.
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Pax8 exits Kiwi MSP business with sale to previous Country Manager
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Tech veteran Ian Hassell launches Umbrellar Technology Group, a cloud-based managed service provider, boosting New Zealand enterprises' productivity and security.
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Titans of Tech - Ameya Talwalkar of Cequence Security
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Meet Ameya Talwalkar, the Founder and CEO of Cequence Security, who are transforming digital security with its innovative and comprehensive approach to API vulnerabilities.
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Queensland tech workforce boom eclipses Australian average
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Queensland's tech workforce has grown 21%, thrice the national average, taking total roles to over 139,000, as per the ACS Digital Pulse Report.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
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Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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PPRO bolsters leadership with new legal & compliance appointments
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PPRO has bolstered its leadership, appointing Selene Brett as Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, and Marc Kuzak and Massimiliano Conte as Legal and Compliance Director respectively to bolster governance.
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Superloop Limited announces new CFO & Business & Wholesale head
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Superloop Ltd strengthens leadership team with Dean Tognella as CFO from March 6th, and Daisey Stampfer confirmed as permanent Group Executive Business and Wholesale. Both bring immense industry experience to their roles.
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IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth
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On International Women's Day 2024, women are urged to harness moments of vulnerability and change to drive personal and professional growth, challenging fears and embracing innovation.
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Golden Quarter lift-off for UK electronics manufacturers
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UK's electronics and telecom sector sees surge in profitability, surpassing industry average for the fourth quarter of 2023.
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IWD 2024: Who defines you as a woman
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On International Women's Day 2024, a veteran female leader in tech argues that a woman's identity is self-defined, despite persistent prejudice in male-dominated industries.
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IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms
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IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.
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IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
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Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
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IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
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On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.
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New Zealand's Projectworks reshuffles executives ahead of global expansion
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New Zealand's tech startup, Projectworks, gears up for international growth, appointing US-based Mark Orttung as its new CEO and restructuring its leadership, following years of over 100% growth.
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IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership
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GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.
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IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
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On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech
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Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.
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James Berry named new APAC managing director at Diversified
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James Berry joins global technology solutions provider, Diversified, as new managing director of APAC. The former Atos MD brings 30+ years of experience across technology and financial services sectors.
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Exclusive: Why Commvault's focused on cyber resilience
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Commvault, under new Asia VP Michel Borst, sets sights on cyber resilience, leveraging a legacy of data protection against escalating cyber threats in Asia.