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INVITE - How your ERP could be in the cloud ?
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INVITE - How your ERP could be in the cloud ?

Fusion 4 and NetSuite invites you to the exclusive NetSuite Cloud Forum 2013, sharing strategic insights into the future of cloud computing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2013
Xero set to create 200 jobs
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Xero set to create 200 jobs

Xero continues its rapid expansion with over 100 new hires in the past three months and plans to create another 200 jobs by March 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2013
Microsoft on hand for Oracle's cloud-computing push
Data Analytics

Microsoft on hand for Oracle's cloud-computing push

Company set to reveal plans to move into the cloud-computing market, cemented by partnerships with Microsoft and Salesforce.com.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Sex, Drugs and Anti-virus Software…starring John McAfee
Cloud Access Security Broker

Sex, Drugs and Anti-virus Software…starring John McAfee

John McAfee's bizarre video rant is nearing one million views, featuring half-naked ladies, drugs, and firearms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013
2degrees secures $165m 4G funding
Unified Communications

2degrees secures $165m 4G funding

Telco nails Bank of New Zealand facility to help pay for Huawei's construction of new 4G network - following in the footsteps of rivals Telecom and Vodafone.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
Cross-pollinate for success
Customer Relationship Management

Cross-pollinate for success

IT resellers should look beyond their industry to grow, says GeoOp's Leanne Graham. Partnering with accountants to resell cloud apps can yield high margins.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2013
Microsoft attacks global cyber criminals
Cybersecurity

Microsoft attacks global cyber criminals

Microsoft, in concert with the FBI and global authorities, has dismantled over a thousand botnets behind USD $500 million in financial fraud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Govt CTO? Yes or No?
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Govt CTO? Yes or No?

If you could make one change to improve the relationship between the New Zealand government and Kiwi businesses, would recruiting a Chief Technology O.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Westpac banking on crowdsourcing app advice
Apps

Westpac banking on crowdsourcing app advice

Westpac aims to revolutionise mobile banking in NZ, offering $70k for the best app ideas from local developers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
Topsy-turvy Xero explains share plunge
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Topsy-turvy Xero explains share plunge

Xero's stock drops 23% in six days but attributes the decline to high volatility and reassures investors of its growth strategy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013
Light at the end of the tunnel for struggling SMEs
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Light at the end of the tunnel for struggling SMEs

SMEs in NZ are cautiously optimistic for 2013, buoyed by positive revenue outlooks and Christchurch's rebound leading the economic charge.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
Drury's paper fortune hits $388m as Xero cracks $2bn market cap
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Drury's paper fortune hits $388m as Xero cracks $2bn market cap

Cloud-based accounting software firm has doubled its market capitalisation in just four months, rising above $2 billion today, having still to turn a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013
NZ start-ups expecting strong growth
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NZ start-ups expecting strong growth

Start-ups work longer and for less financial reward than more established SMEs, yet are far more confident about their revenue performance this year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2013
FireEye: Eyeing up NZ potential
Breach Prevention

FireEye: Eyeing up NZ potential

FireEye has recruited two well-known industry faces as the company pushes its offerings to target increasing cyber threats.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2013
Xero becomes highest price local stock on NZX
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Xero becomes highest price local stock on NZX

Cloud-based accounting firm Xero has toppled Port of Tauranga as the highest priced local stock on the NZX as it charts another notch in its belt, hav.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2013
MYOB completes BankLink acquisition
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MYOB completes BankLink acquisition

Following agreement last month, company completes $136 million deal for unlisted New Zealand business BankLink.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2013
Xero chair and COO book million-dollar paydays
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Xero chair and COO book million-dollar paydays

Xero chairman Sam Knowles and COO Alastair Grigg cashed in some of their shares after a 'black-out' period ended when the company reported its annual.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2013
Top tips for designing your website
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Top tips for designing your website

Accounting software specialist Reckon NZ shares the key considerations they took during the redesign of their new-look website.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2013