Global Stories

Cloud-based start up Ora to help Kiwi small businesses with growth

Ora is a software platform designed to help SMEs grow by providing business owners with access to a range of tools and access to its business partners.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014

Fintech

Xero app big winner in Silicon Valley Awards

New Zealand's Xero has taken out the key award at this year's Silicon Valley Business App Awards, winning Best Overall App.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2014

Fintech

Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push

Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014

Fintech

North America head steps down as Xero eyes key global recruitments

Xero's head of North America, Peter Karpas, is stepping down. CFO, Ross Jenkins, will lead operations in the US until a replacement is found.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014

Unified Communications

Redundancy - How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the third of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2014

Fintech

NZ's 'hottest' tech companies revealed...

Technology Investment Network (TIN) last night revealed New Zealand's top ten high growth technology export companies...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

Pricing: How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the second of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand i.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

How will a new international cable benefit NZ?

DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie writes the first of his three part series of posts on the subject of the additional undersea cables planned for New Zealand in.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014

Data Analytics

Xero praises power of Big Data as doors open for business...

Xero champions Big Data's potential, highlighting collaborative efforts between sectors in NZ to unlock economic and social benefits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

New Xero platform offers customised learning to small businesses

Xero launches a new customised learning platform, Xero U, aimed at providing tailored educational content for differing roles in small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand tech industry shows record growth to eight billion

With ten years of data to look at, it's clear that the New Zealand tech sector is heading in the right direction.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014

Fintech

Z Energy teams up with Xero to save time

Z Energy and Xero unite to streamline invoicing for small businesses, freeing them from manual data entry and saving precious time.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2014

Gaming

Kiwis look across the Tasman to attract IT talent

New Zealand is experiencing a technology boom like never before. The only thing holding it back is talent and it is looking to Australia for help.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014

Fintech

Xero's Auckland presence grows as PM unveils new office...

Xero plans to add 60 jobs at its office in Auckland, doubling its size, following significant growth in the last financial year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2014

Unified Communications

Why 'purpose built' internet can fuel Kiwi business growth...

The internet could have been purpose built for New Zealand – an isolated nation of entrepreneurs and innovators who can't help but compare themselves.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2014

Fintech

Boost for SMBs as Xero launches business software marketplace

Xero revolutionises SMB operations with a new marketplace, making over 350 business solutions easily accessible.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2014

Fintech

Has Trade Me founder invested in the next Xero...?

Sam Morgan, who made his fortune when Trade Me was sold to Fairfax Media, has built a substantial shareholding in security software developer Wynyard.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014