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Michael Hill knuckles down on North American market, CEO Parsell says

Michael Hill International, the jewellery retailer named for its founder, is bedding in a strategy to gain traction in North America, which it even.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Shareholders

Delegat's to push into China next year as part of global wine brand expansion

Delegat's Group, the listed winemaker, plans to put a toehold in China next year as part of a long-term goal of boosting overall sales by 52 percen.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014

Data Analytics

VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth

Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014

Fintech

Xero widens first-half loss, concedes US did not execute to plan

Xero, the cloud-based accounting software firm, widened its first-half loss after spending more on staff and marketing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014

Taxation

Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights

Wellington Airport sees a 4.8% profit dip in 1H due to a drop in Auckland and Queenstown flights, despite a rise in international passengers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

Free trade agreement

Alliance Group annual profit rises 11% on demand for red meat, higher prices

Alliance Group, the world's largest processor and exporter of sheepmeat, posted an 11 percent rise in annual profit and is distributing $7 million.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014

Microsoft

Aussies snap up Intergen

Empired acquires Kiwi Intergen for AU$17.4m, creating the largest Microsoft services provider across the Tasman with 825 staff.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014

Unified Communications

Kiwi company dials up global market

Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014

Payment Technologies

Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'

Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014

Gaming

Veteran fighting series returns to PC: Ultra Street Fighter IV...

Ultra Street Fighter IV punches its way onto PC, bringing retro charm with a modern twist for both veterans and newcomers.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?

New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014

Gaming

Assassins Creed Rogue unveils PS3 and Xbox 360 platform releases

Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed Rogue for PS3 and Xbox 360, set during the Seven Years War, featuring naval battles and a Templar protagonist.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014

Microsoft

Can IBM deal help Apple fight off Microsoft's enterprise threat?

Apple partners with IBM to bolster its enterprise mobility strategy in Asia, countering Microsoft's rising influence in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2014

Trend Micro

Profits boost as Trend Micro revamps global program

Trend Micro unveils a revamped global partner program aimed at boosting profits for over 50,000 channel partners with enhanced training, tools, and support.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014

F5 Networks

F5 expands its support centre operations to Auckland

F5 Networks opens new Support Centre in Auckland to expand technical support operations and provide premier customer service in Asia Pacific.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Marketing Technologies

Expanding Vend secures $25m capital boost

Vend, the online POS software provider, has raised NZ $25m in a funding round co-led by Peter Thiel and Square Peg Capital.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014

Tait Communications

Tait targets global utilities market after Kiwi success

After its success with a Canterbury utility's DMR network, Christchurch-based Tait Communications is now setting sights on the global utilities market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014