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Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.
Xero hits $100m annualised revenue
Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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Xero surpasses $100m in annualised revenue, marking a milestone in the tech industry, with a strong international foothold, especially in Australia and the UK.
Wellington seeks overseas talent as IT industry explodes
Fri, 16th May 2014
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New Zealand's Wellington looks to attract skilled IT workers from the UK with the help of Xero. More than 500 IT jobs are currently available in the region.
NZ ICT market dries up as professionals seek lucrative contracts
Wed, 14th May 2014
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A skills shortage is being felt in New Zealand's booming ICT industry where professionals are reverting to contracting to reap the financial rewards.
Xero braces itself for 'mind-blowing' 2014 and beyond...
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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Xero, the largest online accounting software provider in New Zealand, is looking to expand into the UK and US markets.
Xero finishes year up 83% to $70m
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Xero is now the leading accounting software provider in New Zealand and the leading online accounting software in Australia and the United Kingdom, wi.
Xero smashes 250k customer mark...
Thu, 20th Feb 2014
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Xero, a fast-growing accounting software firm, now boasts over 250,000 global customers, doubling its base in just a year.
Snakk becomes 6th fastest growing company in NZ
Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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Snakk Media named the 6th fastest-growing business in New Zealand on the Deloitte Fast 50 index, announced last night at a ceremony in Auckland.
Xero raises NZ$180m for global growth
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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Company raises new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors, including existing shareholders Matrix Capital Management and the Peter Thiel.
Xero sales gain 84% as cash on hand falls to $55m
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm whose shares have soared 150 percent this year, said first-half sales almost doubled as it continued to chase cu.
Recruiting Xero hits 200,000 customers
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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Company hits 200,000 customers, closes new channel deals and appoints three new executives - one of which was previous Microsoft New Zealand CTO.
SAP expert to spearhead ANZ growth
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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Clinton Mottram appointed general manager for performance management and business intelligence provider, CAMMS.
Training a new generation of Big Data analysts
Sat, 1st Jun 2013
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As the world produces 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily, the urgent need for a new generation of Big Data analysts grows.
Rapid customer growth for Xero with continued financial losses
Fri, 24th May 2013
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Xero, the cloud-based accounting firm, widened its annual loss in line with is guidance while using cash reserves to double revenue and paying custome.
Xero doubles annual sales as customer numbers surge
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Xero has doubled annual sales as its customer numbers continued to surge and said it expects an annual loss of below $15 million.
Google executive joins Xero
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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Fresh from becoming New Zealand's latest billion dollar company, Xero has announced the appointment of Stuart McLean as it's new chief revenue officer.
Java security concerns not over yet
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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cybersecurity
The recently discovered vulnerability has been finally patched by Oracle, but exploitation continues on computers that have not been updated.
A united nation of technologists
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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New Zealand's ICT talent gap grows as schools underplay tech careers, prompting recruiters to scout for international talent.
Steve Jobs biography presses on
Thu, 17th Mar 2011
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The Walter Isaacson-penned official biography of Steve Jobs is making steady progress, say Silicon Valley sources.