Investment Stories - Page 68

Global Stories

Investment stories

Software-as-a-Service

SLI Systems launches IPO

Christchurch IT company is to offer New Zealanders the opportunity to share in the rapid growth of online commerce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013

Unified Communications

NZ mobile data demand doubles

New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013

Trade Me

Trade Me sells Treat Me after two-year experiment

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2013

HP invests $1.5 billion in new partner program

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2013

Software Development

Datacom sees no strategy change

Wellington-based IT services firm doesn't envisage any change in its direction after 35 percent shareholder sale.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012

Groupon

Groupon grows global customer base

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

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2012

Network Infrastructure

NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2012

Network Infrastructure

IBM completes major upgrade for AUT

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2012

Data Analytics

IDC's 2012 ICT predictions

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

PowerbyProxi

US deal signals Power to the Proxi

Wireless innovator PowerbyProxi secures USD $5 million from TE Connectivity, enhancing its global footprint and strengthening the future of wireless tech.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013

Kordia

Oops for Woosh after $2.4m loss

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013

Partner Programmes

Connecting the dots - Connector recruits Brocade manager

Connector Systems appoints Simon Gillson as Brocade Business manager, leveraging his IT expertise to drive Brocade's growth in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2013

EduTech

Callaghan Innovation appoints CEO all the way from Alaska

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2013

Digital Transformation

The Duct of Wellington

Ericsson has selected New Zealand's capital to open a new optic fibre duct manufacturing facility, but what does it mean for the city?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013

Datacom

NZ Superannuation Fund buys 35% stake in Datacom

Conditional agreement reached to purchase New Zealand Post's 35% stake in technology services company for $142 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012

Fintech

US investors pour $82M into Xero

Two American investors have increased their interest in cloud accounting software provider Xero by a total of $82 million.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012

Partner Programmes

Mobile devices key to productivity says NZ Integrator

Imagetext, New Zealand's top Apple integrator, heralds iPads and iPhones as productivity boosters for Kiwi businesses, spotlighting Mobile Device Management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012