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Colette picks NetSuite to support business expansion

Fri, 8th May 2015
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Aussie retailer Colette gears up for global growth with NetSuite's cloud solutions, overhauling POS and financial systems.
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NetSuite founder delivers enhanced mobile apps

Thu, 7th May 2015
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NetSuite's Evan Goldberg unveils powerful mobile upgrades, ushering in mobile-first disruption era with enhanced Android app and Apple Watch support.
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WooHoo tax refunds gets the tick on data security

Wed, 6th May 2015
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The achievement marks WhooHoo's commitment to best practice relating to the collection, storage and use of personal data.
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The role of the chief data officer in today's enterprise

Tue, 5th May 2015
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Enterprises recognise the key to growth lies in data, with the Chief Data Officer now pivotal in driving business value through analytics.
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Xero changes recruitment tactics as unsuitable US head, CFO depart, Drury says

Fri, 1st May 2015
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Xero boss Rod Drury says the accounting software developer has changed its tactics for hiring senior executives after the departure of a US chief exec.
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New features and global strategy for Xero

Fri, 1st May 2015
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Xero previewed a raft of new features designed to make life easier for small businesses at the Xerocon accounting technology conference.
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Xero shares extend decline, as investors digest FY, US CFO departure

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Shares of cloud-based accounting software firm Xero have dropped to the lowest level as investors digest sudden departure of another US-based exec.
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NetSuite buys cloud-based commerce company for a cool $200m

Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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NetSuite acquires Bronto Software to create cloud-based omnichannel commerce solutions. Valued at $200m. Transaction expected to close in Q2 2015.
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Westpac takes out top spot in Online Banking Awards

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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Westpac has won the Canstar Online Banking Award for the first time, recognising its success in online banking in New Zealand.
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Online security causing pause for thought for SMBs

Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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Online security is causing concern for Kiwi SMBs, but UFB uptake is rising and SMBsare reaping the financial rewards of online presence.
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NZ dollar rebounds ahead of US data, dairy auction

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rebounded ahead of US retail sales data and the latest dairy auction this week, having been driven lower in the wake of weak Ch.
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Flurry of IPOs tipped for NZX in coming months, says Nikko Asset equities analyst

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Kiwi investors can expect a strong pipeline of initial public offerings from New Zealand and Australian companies listing in coming months to take adv.
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Only one month to go until The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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It's only a month to go until the release of possibly the most ambitious action-RPG ever made, The Witcher 3: Wild hunt. To wet our appetites develope.
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NZ Super Fund, other investors seek US$612.7 million over Oak Finance loan in UK courts

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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A debt recovery claim filed in the UK courts by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and 11 other claimants against Portugese bank Novo Bank is demandi.
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KiwiBank mulls $150 million note sale

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Kiwibank, the banking unit of state-owned New Zealand Post, is mulling a $150 million note sale to help the bank meet regulatory requirements.
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NZ bank profits down slightly on record Sept quarter, margins still healthy

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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New Zealand bank profits fell slightly in the December quarter from the record results in the previous quarter even as their net interest margins - th.
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NZ dollar little changed after mixed Fed signals, lack of local data

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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The Federal Open Market Committee's minutes of its March 17-18 meeting showed several members favoured raising US interest rates in June.
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NZ dollar revives ahead of Fed minutes which may reflect gloomier US view

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar gained ahead of the release of minutes of the March 17-18 Federal Open Market Committee on speculation they will echo the tone.
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Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.
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NZ dollar little changed vs. USD on Fed divided opinion

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar was little changed after minutes of the last US Federal Reserve policy meeting showed members divided about the timing of rate.