US stories - Page 14

Fast-growing Wynyard Group eyes capital for expansion, with new chair Murray Horn silent on NZ stock exchange listing. Growth demands loom.

U.S. demands China tackle intolerable cyber theft, amid escalating cyber-warfare tensions and refuted truce offers.

China refutes US hacking claims, deeming accusations by Mandiant as scientifically flawed amid a heated cyber espionage row.

Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.

Jade Software wins significant ports business contract in the US for its terminal operating system Master Terminal.

Apple reaches a milestone, capturing 53.3% of the US smartphone market ahead of Christmas, led by iPhone 5 sales.

Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.

Ericsson seeks to ban Samsung US sales, citing patent infringements after failing to agree on licensing terms, spurring legal battle.

Cisco reports a record Q1 with $11.9 billion revenue, up 6%, driven by US growth amidst weakened European demand. Net income rises 18% to $2.1 billion.

Obama and Romney clash on how to revive US manufacturing, focusing on Apple's China jobs, in a charged presidential debate.

Mozilla hauls its latest Firefox off the net over a security hole, urging users to revert to an older version pending a fix.

Chinese company faces exclusion from planned government network across North America as concerns over security risks continue.

NZ caught in a tech tug-of-war between the US and China, amidst Huawei and Dotcom controversies, raising cyber-espionage fears.

The provision of healthcare services and information by telecommunication methods could hold the potential to change the way we receive medical care.

Groupon’s customer base grew globally, boasting increased activity despite losing USD $32.4 million in sales due to adverse forex rates.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise boosts presence in NZ with Connector Systems deal, offering affordable yet innovative telephony and network solutions.

Budgeting tie-in allows users to export their figures to Excel, do the 'heavy lifting', then import the results straight back.

Xero's bold reinvestment strategy pays off, doubling global customer base to 78,000 and revenue to $19m, as it expands its footprint.

US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand’s tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils plans to utilise the firm's £100bn reserve, aiming to maintain a 'war chest' for strategic moves.