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Kiwi Stories

Investment stories

IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland

IBM's new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

Partner Programmes

Green still a 'low priority'

An IDC study reveals New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to drive green tech investment over two years after its implementation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012

Partner Programmes

Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2012

Capital

City visualisation firm receives investment boost

Auckland's Nextspace secures significant investment from ICE Angels, boosting development and export of its advanced 3D city visualisation tool, Visual City.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2011

Agricultural Technology

Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011

Fintech

Xero opts for re-investment

Xero will also enter into a partnership with NZ Post that will see the company's software linked with new digital posting services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2011

Blogging

The Jolly Investor – Financial planning for the “Yacht-less”

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

EduTech

Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team

The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2011

Investment

Domino's NZ: mobile is way of pizza ordering future

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2011

Trade Me

Morgan things BIG for smallworlds

TradeMe founder Sam Morgan has led a $2.5 million investment round in the Auckland-based social game company SmallWorlds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011

Global Stories

Investment stories

Network Infrastructure

NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

Network Infrastructure

IBM completes major upgrade for AUT

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012

Data Analytics

IDC's 2012 ICT predictions

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012

Data Protection

Choosing an outsourcing partner

New Zealand's SMEs are increasingly outsourcing IT support for better efficiency and savings. What should they consider when choosing a partner?.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011

Juniper Networks

Juniper ramps up NZ operations

Juniper Networks strengthens its New Zealand operations with three strategic hires, aiming to boost service quality and address local data centre challenges.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2011

Kinect

Refresh, Rethink, Benchmark - CFO's guide to IT investment decisions

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2011

Software-as-a-Service

Cisco cans hosted email service

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011

Software Development

Microsoft to open Russian tech centre

Microsoft is investing millions to open a tech centre in Russia, partnering with local universities to boost innovation and support start-ups at Skolkovo.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2010