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Xero shares extend decline, as investors digest FY, US CFO departure
Fintech

Xero shares extend decline, as investors digest FY, US CFO departure

Shares of cloud-based accounting software firm Xero have dropped to the lowest level as investors digest sudden departure of another US-based exec.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
Microsoft backs VMob's America plans
Public Cloud

Microsoft backs VMob's America plans

Microsoft will contribute additional funding and resources to enhance VMob's sales, marketing and product development programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
Violin Memory aims to make sweet music with NZ channel
Storage

Violin Memory aims to make sweet music with NZ channel

Violin Memory has 'started again' in New Zealand, with promises that this time, the flash storage provider plans to 'take it all the way'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
Promapp pushes into US market with new hire
Promapp

Promapp pushes into US market with new hire

Promapp Solutions has hired Sarah Berkowski as chief marketing officer to help drive the company's tilt at the US market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Rackspace launches DevOps Automation Service
DevOps

Rackspace launches DevOps Automation Service

Designed to enable developers to get products & features to market faster by deploying, scaling & testing new configurations in hours rather than days.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Winemaker Delegat says increased sales due to North American consumers trading up
Delegat

Winemaker Delegat says increased sales due to North American consumers trading up

Consumers trading up to premium wine and an improved economy is behind a 19 percent boost in North American sales to 425,000 cases.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Winemaker Delegat posts 45% drop in 1H profit despite rising sales
NZX

Winemaker Delegat posts 45% drop in 1H profit despite rising sales

Delegat Group, New Zealand's largest listed wine company, has posted a 45 per cent drop in first-half profit, mainly caused by a $10.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Vista annual profit falls less than forecast as sales climb 55%
NZX

Vista annual profit falls less than forecast as sales climb 55%

Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, reported a smaller drop in annual profit than forecast in last year's offer docu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 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
Breaking news: Xero shares jump 21% after $147 million investment
Fintech

Breaking news: Xero shares jump 21% after $147 million investment

Xero's share price soars to a new high with a $147m boost from US investors, signalling strong future growth and new leadership in North America.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
Rackspace targets ANZ region with DevOps offering
DevOps

Rackspace targets ANZ region with DevOps offering

Rackspace, the managed cloud company, has announced it's launching its DevOps Automation Service in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Air NZ on falling fuel costs; SkyCity gains on 1H
Air New Zealand

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by Air NZ on falling fuel costs; SkyCity gains on 1H

NZX buoyed by Air NZ's surge on falling oil costs while SkyCity's 1H report further lifts spirits despite mixed casino results.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint
Data Analytics

Vista agrees to buy US-based Ticketsoft, extending North American footprint

Vista Group International, the cinema software and analytics company, has conditionally agreed to acquire Ticketsoft, a Dallas, Texas-based company.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Riot reveals 'Ocean Week' challenge for local League of Legends players
Gaming

Riot reveals 'Ocean Week' challenge for local League of Legends players

Get ready League of Legends players in Australia and New Zealand - Ocean Week is coming! Earn rewards and help choose the ultimate champion.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2015
Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT
Gaming

Forza Motorsport 6 is Xbox One exclusive with all-new Ford GT

Microsoft and Turn 10 have announced Forza Motorsport 6 which will be released exclusively for the Xbox One console.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares join global rally; Trade Me, Kiwi Property advance
Trade Me

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares join global rally; Trade Me, Kiwi Property advance

New Zealand shares rose, paced by Trade Me Group and Kiwi Property Group, joining a global rally on speculation US interest rates will remain low.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2015
Wellington airport snares new Fiji short-haul route
Wellington City Council

Wellington airport snares new Fiji short-haul route

Fiji Airways, the Pacific nation's national airline, will launch direct flights between Wellington and Nadi from June next year as it looks to exte.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Imperva expands security solutions with DDoS offerings
Distributed Denial of Service

Imperva expands security solutions with DDoS offerings

Imperva bolsters its cybersecurity suite with new DDoS protection services, aiming to shield businesses from escalating online attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

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