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Skiproaming

Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

Tue, 26th May 2015
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UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.
Virsae

NZ-based Virsae gears up for global growth

Tue, 26th May 2015
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Virsae, the Auckland-based cloud services provider, is looking to raise $3 million from equity investors to accelerate growth internationally.
Retrailers nz

Kiwi retailers disadvantaged by Budget 2015

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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The NZ Retailers Association has criticised the government's Budget 2015 announcements yesterday, saying it is deeply disappointing for retailers.
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Wi-Fi calling dials New Zealand

Fri, 15th May 2015
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With Skype and WhatsApp snapping at their heels, mobile phone operators are turning to Wi-Fi calling of their own, aided by iOS 8 and Hotspot 2.0.
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Colette picks NetSuite to support business expansion

Fri, 8th May 2015
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Aussie retailer Colette gears up for global growth with NetSuite's cloud solutions, overhauling POS and financial systems.
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Jabra has a new ANZ managing director

Thu, 7th May 2015
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Jabra has hired a new managing director with a 'proven track record' for the Australia and New Zealand region.
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Landesk brings in fresh blood to fuel momentum in ANZ

Thu, 7th May 2015
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Landesk appoints Adam Blue as ANZ sales manager to meet strong demand for solutions from customers and partners.
Xero

Xero changes recruitment tactics as unsuitable US head, CFO depart, Drury says

Fri, 1st May 2015
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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.
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Facebook launches video calling for Messenger

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.
Shopping cart

New eCommerce platform a 'game changer' for Kiwi retailers

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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APAC eCommerce payments provider eWAY has launched its service in NZ, allowing Kiwi retailers to set up online payments 'without needing to talk to their bank'.
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While you were sleeping: JPMorgan Chase delivers

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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Wall Street advanced, pushing the Dow and the S&P 500 higher, after JPMorgan Chase reported better-than-expected earnings and energy stocks rose with.
Smiths

Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.
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While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.
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NZ Super Fund, other investors seek US$612.7 million over Oak Finance loan in UK courts

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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A debt recovery claim filed in the UK courts by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and 11 other claimants against Portugese bank Novo Bank is demandi.
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World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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US corporate earnings will take centre stage in the coming days with companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson and Intel report.
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While you were sleeping: European stocks rise to record

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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European stocks rose, pushing a regional equity benchmark to a record high, after better-than-expected data from Germany and after Greece said it made.
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Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.
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While you were sleeping: Fed divided on rates

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Wall Street moved higher, while US Treasuries fell after Federal Reserve minutes from last month's meeting showed policy makers couldn't agree over wh.
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While you were sleeping: More cold water on US rates

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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Fed official's call for patience on rate hikes lifts Wall Street; Dow up 0.52%, S&P 500 up 0.27%, Nasdaq up 0.43%.
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While you were sleeping: US jobs disappoint

Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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US equities slid after a private jobs report showed slower-than-expected growth, prompting concern that the economy might not be a strong as previousl.