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How cloud technology is helping SMBs take on giants of their industry
Fintech

How cloud technology is helping SMBs take on giants of their industry

At last, the argument of whether a small business should or shouldn't be operating in the cloud has been put to bed. The cloud has won.

By Gary Turner • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016
Education sector embracing cloud and mobile
Software-as-a-Service

Education sector embracing cloud and mobile

The education sector is swiftly moving towards cloud and mobile solutions, says TechnologyOne, which has gained numerous major clients globally this year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services
Network Infrastructure

Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services

Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.

By Chris Purdy • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Trade Me founder joins Vend board of directors
Fintech

Trade Me founder joins Vend board of directors

Trade Me founder Sam Morgan has joined Vend's board of directors, bringing his experience to the growing retail software company.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Six transitions that will shape the future of supply chain
Data Analytics

Six transitions that will shape the future of supply chain

Steve describes the six transitions which will shape the future landscape. They will all have an impact on the supply chain of the future.

By Jane Barrett • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
Report predicts dire impacts from AI
Robotics

Report predicts dire impacts from AI

New reports sound the alarm: Up to 35% of UK, 47% of US jobs at risk as AI advances could widen wealth gaps, leaving many struggling.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Oracle Cloud heads to Sydney with Equinix
Hyperscale

Oracle Cloud heads to Sydney with Equinix

Equinix is bringing Oracle's cloud services to Sydney, providing direct access to the vendor's public platform and infrastructure services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015
Xero to double turnover to $200M this year, says CEO Rod Drury
Fintech

Xero to double turnover to $200M this year, says CEO Rod Drury

New Zealand accounting software pioneer Xero expects to double global revenue to more than $200 million in the year to March 2016.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
Google NZ's $371,799 tax on $14.9 million revenue
Fintech

Google NZ's $371,799 tax on $14.9 million revenue

Google faced a higher tax bill last year, but the $371,799 bill is unlikely to faze the company, which made $14.9 million in recorded revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Kiwi cloud companies, making tracks in London
Fintech

Kiwi cloud companies, making tracks in London

NZ tech rising: Kiwi cloud firms soar at London showcase, transforming small business operations with pioneering software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Wellington City Council consolidates and gets SaaS-y
Software-as-a-Service

Wellington City Council consolidates and gets SaaS-y

Wellington City Council is consolidating many of its more than 120 current separate IT systems onto TechnologyOne's cloud platform.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
Colette picks NetSuite to support business expansion
Fintech

Colette picks NetSuite to support business expansion

Aussie retailer Colette gears up for global growth with NetSuite's cloud solutions, overhauling POS and financial systems.

By Anthony Caruana • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015
Xero changes recruitment tactics as unsuitable US head, CFO depart, Drury says
Fintech

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

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore
Fintech

Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore

Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
MYOB IPO and ASX listing unlikely to weigh on Xero: ForBarr
Fintech

MYOB IPO and ASX listing unlikely to weigh on Xero: ForBarr

Arrival of MYOB Group, the Australian accounting software firm, on the Australian Stock Exchange is unlikely to weigh on the dual-listed rival Xero.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Samsung gets tough with new tablet
Samsung

Samsung gets tough with new tablet

Samsung enters New Zealand tablet market with launch of the Galaxy Tab Active, designed for tough environments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
BDO brings real-time advisory service to New Zealand
Fintech

BDO brings real-time advisory service to New Zealand

BDO New Zealand is launching a nationwide roll-out of Xero add-on CrunchBoards, and says the real-time business advisory service is a game changer.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review
Gaming

Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review

After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there's always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Samepage challenges Evernote at its own game
Unified Communications

Samepage challenges Evernote at its own game

Samepage launched earlier this month as 'the world's first contextual engagement platform' and has already announced new features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015