Investment stories - Page 43
US deal signals Power to the Proxi
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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Wireless innovator PowerbyProxi secures USD $5 million from TE Connectivity, enhancing its global footprint and strengthening the future of wireless tech.
Oops for Woosh after $2.4m loss
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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kordia
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4g technology
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woosh wireless
NZ wireless broadband provider reports $2.4m loss with the company relying on funding from its 75% shareholder, Craig Wireless Systems, to meet its cash needs.
Connecting the dots - Connector recruits Brocade manager
Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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partner programmes
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brocade
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connector systems
Connector Systems appoints Simon Gillson as Brocade Business manager, leveraging his IT expertise to drive Brocade's growth in New Zealand.
Callaghan Innovation appoints CEO all the way from Alaska
Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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fuji xerox
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investment
Callaghan Innovation names Dr Mary Quin as its first CEO, bringing her wealth of experience from Xerox and Eastman Kodak from Alaska to New Zealand.
Trade Me sells Treat Me after two-year experiment
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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treat me
Trade Me is offloading its group-buying site Treat Me, with a management-led consortium set to take control next month for an undisclosed sum.
The Duct of Wellington
Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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digital transformation
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chorus
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ericsson
Ericsson has selected New Zealand's capital to open a new optic fibre duct manufacturing facility, but what does it mean for the city?.
HP invests $1.5 billion in new partner program
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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HP is set to invest USD $1.5 billion into a revamped partner program, aiming to simplify and enhance engagement for its partners, says CEO Meg Whitman.
Datacom sees no strategy change
Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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software development
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management
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it services
Wellington-based IT services firm doesn't envisage any change in its direction after 35 percent shareholder sale.
NZ Superannuation Fund buys 35% stake in Datacom
Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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Conditional agreement reached to purchase New Zealand Post’s 35% stake in technology services company for $142 million.
US investors pour $82M into Xero
Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Two American investors have increased their interest in cloud accounting software provider Xero by a total of $82 million.
Mobile devices key to productivity says NZ Integrator
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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partner programmes
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productivity
Imagetext, New Zealand's top Apple integrator, heralds iPads and iPhones as productivity boosters for Kiwi businesses, spotlighting Mobile Device Management.
Copper lines could crash fibre investment
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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uc
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government
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chorus
Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.
Groupon grows global customer base
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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Groupon’s customer base grew globally, boasting increased activity despite losing USD $32.4 million in sales due to adverse forex rates.
IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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hcm
IBM’s new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.
NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO
Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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network infrastructure
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orcon
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southern cross cable
Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett calls for a new submarine cable following Pacific Fibre's project's cancellation, warning NZ's economy may suffer without it.
IBM completes major upgrade for AUT
Fri, 25th May 2012
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network infrastructure
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it training
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hyperscale
IBM has completed the first phase of a five-year IT network services deal with Auckland University of Technology as AUT gears up for its new Learning Precinct.
Green still a 'low priority'
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
An IDC study reveals New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to drive green tech investment over two years after its implementation.
IDC's 2012 ICT predictions
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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smartphones
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data analytics
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hpc
ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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capital
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icehouse
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investment
The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.
City visualisation firm receives investment boost
Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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capital
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icehouse
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nextspace
Auckland's Nextspace secures significant investment from ICE Angels, boosting development and export of its advanced 3D city visualisation tool, Visual City.