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Australian stories - Page 139

Money rise

NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.
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Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss

Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Kathmandu Holdings, which operates 157 outdoor clothing and equipment outlets, is pulling back the pace of new store openings after aggressive price d.
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NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.
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Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.
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NZ lamb wool prices fall from 4-year high as higher kiwi makes local wool more costly

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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New Zealand lamb wool prices fell from a four-year high at auction last week as a rising local currency made the fibre more expensive.
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Dick Smith 'transformation' continues with restructure

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Dick Smith takes the axe to 80 roles in a bid to slash costs for a 'sustainable future'. Restructuring set for June completion.
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GFI Software eyes up verticals; key partners

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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GFI Software has set its focus on key verticals – and key partners – across Australia as the software company seeks to ramp up its profile locally.
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GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.
Arrow

Moa sees full-year loss similar to 2014's $5.8 mln, recovery in 2016

Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Moa Group forecasts a full-year loss similar to 2014's USD $5.8 million but expects 2016 recovery driven by cost-cutting and margin improvement.
Telco

How to make money as an ISP

Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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Recent changes to the telecommunications landscape have reduced margins on almost every product/service that the average ISP/telco sells.
Eset

ESET: A new era of IT security

Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
ESET, a global pioneer in proactive protection for more than two decades, has just launched their completely re-engineered and re-designed range of IT.
Energy efficiency

Fujitsu proves good NABERS

Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Fujitsu has become the first data centre provider in NSW to achieve a NABERS energy for data centres rating for two of its Sydney data centres.
Signing deal

Exclusive: Connector Systems goes tokenless with SecurEnvoy

Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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Connector Systems Australia has inked an exclusive distribution deal for SecureEnvoy's range of tokenless two-factor authentication products.
Arrow up

Foley Family Wines turns first half profit as sales grow

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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Foley Family Wines, majority owned by American businessman and vineyard owner Bill Foley, posted a first-half operating profit as sales increased 14 p.
Growth profit

Trilogy sees FY profit more than trebling as Aust unit improves, Ecoya makes money

Wed, 11th Mar 2015
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finance, leasing & rental
Trilogy International, the skincare products and scented candle maker, says annual profit will more than treble with improved earnings at its Australi.
Fallback

Blue Chip's Bryers banned from managing NZ firms for 7 more years, bankruptcy lifted

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers has been discharged from his five-and-a-half year bankruptcy, though he's banned from acting as a manager or directo.
Pencils 3

CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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CORE Education is leading the design of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, a three year initiative that aims to enhance learning within schools.
Puzzle pieces acquisition

Australian premium Apple reseller brought out

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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MyMac, Australian based Apple reseller, will be acquired and rolled up with Monsta Industries, the Mac accessories wholesaler.
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Kordia turns to profit in 1H as Australian business improves

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Kordia Group, the broadcasting and telecommunications network operator, turned to a profit in the first half on an improved performance at its Austra.
Loss business

Rex Bionics widens full-year loss as commercialisation costs rise

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Rex Bionics Plc, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market, said higher costs to commercialise its robotic exoskeletons.