North American stories - Page 18
Orion Health reports $61M full-year loss, beats prospectus on recurring revenue
Tue, 26th May 2015
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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orion health
Healthcare system software developer Orion Health reported a $60.8 million loss in line with its strategy to grow revenues before becoming profitable.
Serko's annual loss widens, targets profitability in 2017
Mon, 25th May 2015
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software development
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serko
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expense management
Auckland-based travel firm Serko reports annual loss of $6.4m, but expects to be profitable in H1 2017. Revenue up 55% to $10.4m.
Ruckus Wireless reports disappointing revenue for Q1
Fri, 1st May 2015
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network infrastructure
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fintech
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wireless networks
In the first quarter of 2015 Ruckus Wireless had a reported revenue of $82.1 million, which is an increase from the first quarter of 2014.
Xero changes recruitment tactics as unsuitable US head, CFO depart, Drury says
Fri, 1st May 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero boss Rod Drury says the accounting software developer has changed its tactics for hiring senior executives after the departure of a US chief exec.
Xero shares extend decline, as investors digest FY, US CFO departure
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Shares of cloud-based accounting software firm Xero have dropped to the lowest level as investors digest sudden departure of another US-based exec.
Microsoft backs VMob's America plans
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft will contribute additional funding and resources to enhance VMob's sales, marketing and product development programme.
Violin Memory aims to make sweet music with NZ channel
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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storage
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education, learning & training
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resellers
Violin Memory has 'started again' in New Zealand, with promises that this time, the flash storage provider plans to 'take it all the way'.
Interview with pro League of Legends player Derek 'Raydere' Trang
Sat, 21st Mar 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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league of legends
PlayOn NZ had the opportunity to interview Derek 'Raydere' Trang who is a professional League of Legends player.
Promapp pushes into US market with new hire
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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promapp
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mapp
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retail
Promapp Solutions has hired Sarah Berkowski as chief marketing officer to help drive the company's tilt at the US market.
Rackspace launches DevOps Automation Service
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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devops
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apm
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software development
Designed to enable developers to get products & features to market faster by deploying, scaling & testing new configurations in hours rather than days.
Winemaker Delegat says increased sales due to North American consumers trading up
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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delegat
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wine
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managing director
Consumers trading up to premium wine and an improved economy is behind a 19 percent boost in North American sales to 425,000 cases.
Winemaker Delegat posts 45% drop in 1H profit despite rising sales
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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nzx
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delegat
Delegat Group, New Zealand's largest listed wine company, has posted a 45 per cent drop in first-half profit, mainly caused by a $10.
Vista annual profit falls less than forecast as sales climb 55%
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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nzx
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vista group
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acquisition
Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, reported a smaller drop in annual profit than forecast in last year's offer docu.
Samepage challenges Evernote at its own game
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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uc
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collaboration
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evernote
Samepage launched earlier this month as 'the world's first contextual engagement platform' and has already announced new features.
Breaking news: Xero shares jump 21% after $147 million investment
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's share price soars to a new high with a $147m boost from US investors, signalling strong future growth and new leadership in North America.
Rackspace targets ANZ region with DevOps offering
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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devops
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it automation
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apm
Rackspace, the managed cloud company, has announced it's launching its DevOps Automation Service in Australia and New Zealand.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Air NZ on falling fuel costs; SkyCity gains on 1H
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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air new zealand
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skycity
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partners
NZX buoyed by Air NZ's surge on falling oil costs while SkyCity's 1H report further lifts spirits despite mixed casino results.
Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, has conditionally agreed to acquire Ticketsoft, a Dallas, Texas-based company.
Riot reveals 'Ocean Week' challenge for local League of Legends players
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
Get ready League of Legends players in Australia and New Zealand - Ocean Week is coming! Earn rewards and help choose the ultimate champion.
Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced Forza Motorsport 6 which will be released exclusively for the Xbox One console.