New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 133

Crowdfunding comes under security spotlight
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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New Zealand's securities law is set to capture crowdfunding if it strays into the territory of offering returns.

Celebrating Success
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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<strong>Dave Rosenberg reveals a few secrets to </strong><strong>Heather Wright</strong><strong> as he talks Westcon, leadership and the importance of family.

Haddock, Rutherford Challenge
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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<strong>The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.

Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.

Kaseya appoints NZ Sales Manager
Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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New recruit tasked with supporting existing Kiwi clients, as well as enhancing the company’s channel strategy and momentum in the SMB and enterprise space.

Windows of opportunity for ASB app
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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In a New Zealand first, the ASB mobile banking app is now available for download on Windows-based smartphones.

UN Commission praises ANZ broadband policies
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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UN hails Australia and New Zealand's broadband ambitions, spotlighting their 100Mbps targets amidst global push for digital inclusion.

Digital firms seek start-up spark
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.

CA extends NZ coverage with senior channel hire
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
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CA Technologies hires Lourens Strydom as new Channel Account director in New Zealand to strengthen channel relationships.

.kiwi.nz pushes registrations past half-million mark
Tue, 11th Sep 2012
.nz registrations surpass 500,000 as new second level domain .kiwi.nz drives growth and local businesses choose country domains over generic names.

Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

Newly-listed VMob to raise $5M in private placement
Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Vmob is on the prowl for fresh capital and wants to raise up to $5m in a private placement, with a share purchase plan to follow.

A Few Quiet Yarns hits Auckland tonight
Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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A Few Quiet Yarns, Auckland's laid-back IT event, sees record turnout tonight with 140+ attendees expected at Bungalow 8 for networking.

Government considers e-democracy
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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Investigations underway into the possibility of an 'e-democracy' offering online public consultation with government.

MYOB spots the cloud gap, takes flagship platform online
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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MYOB taps into NZ's underused cloud market, transforming its platform to bridge the tech gap for non-techie businesses.

Kroll Ontrack aims to double NZ resellers by 2013
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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Data recovery provider believes new appointments and use of its online portal will help double partners across New Zealand over the next six months.

Labour accuse ministers of ‘stifling software sector’
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.

JVs and new business
Sat, 1st Sep 2012
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Symantec explores JVs with NZ resellers to aid cloud transition and benefit from ultra-fast broadband, starting with Australia before expanding further.

Samsung appoints new NZ marketing director
Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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Samsung New Zealand has named Michael Cornwell, with a robust 16-year career, as its new marketing director to enhance its Auckland operations.

WorldxChange gets serious about growth with new COO
Wed, 29th Aug 2012
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Industry veteran Tim Smith joins as new chief operating officer in a deal the company calls a real coup as it ramps up its growth plans.