IT Brief New Zealand - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Managing Director stories - Page 181

Kellie hackney online 533x800

Channel boss appointed as Kaseya seeks 'deeper' engagement; more partners

Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
it automation
Kaseya appoints Kellie Hackney as head of channels in Asia Pacific to deepen partner engagement and revive focus in New Zealand.
Fallback

MARKET CLOSE:NZ shares rise, led by Chorus after Comcom draft, Spark drops

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
#
uc
#
healthtech
#
goodman
New Zealand shares rose, led by Chorus, after the Commerce Commission lifted the amount the network operator can charge on its regulated copper lin.
Fallback

Delegat's to push into China next year as part of global wine brand expansion

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
#
shareholders
#
revenue
#
managing director
Delegat's Group, the listed winemaker, plans to put a toehold in China next year as part of a long-term goal of boosting overall sales by 52 percen.
Partner awards

Microsoft partner nominations open; small partners encouraged to enter

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
#
partner programmes
#
microsoft
#
it engine
Microsoft Partner Awards open for entries, urging smaller firms to join. IT Engine's success shows big boys are not the only winners.
Fallback

Japanese investor interest in NZ plumps up Nikko funds

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
#
rbnz
#
investing
#
institutional investors
Nikko Asset Management New Zealand, the local subsidiary of the Japanese investment firm, said funds under management topped $4 billion for the fir.
Spark nba

Spark launches 'urgent review' of pricing

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
#
gaming
#
uc
#
digital entertainment
Spark has warned that it may increase prices as it reviews its customer pricing following the Commerce Commission's proposed wholesale rates.
Fallback

Tony Falkenstein to take over as JWI boss, as Ian Ormiston quits

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
#
dirty politics
#
nzx
#
stock exchange
Tony Falkenstein, founder and majority owner of Just Water International, will take over as head of the water cooler and supplies business after ch.
Fallback

NZ dollar jumps vs yen after Moody's cuts Japanese credit rating

Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
#
new zealand dollar
#
kiwi
#
moody's
The New Zealand dollar jumped against the yen after credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service cut Japan's credit rating,The kiwi tou.
Ricoh new building exterior

Ricoh invests in sustainable workplace to drive efficiencies

Mon, 1st Dec 2014
#
document management
#
ecm
#
martech
Ricoh opens sustainable Auckland headquarters with 5 Star Green rating, aiming to provide a healthy work environment for staff.
Graeme muller

Breaking...Graeme Muller appointed NZTech CEO

Mon, 1st Dec 2014
#
nztech
#
productivity
#
analyst report
Graeme Muller appointed as new CEO of New Zealand Technology Industry Association, aims to advance industry and stimulate economic growth.
Fallback

CORRECT: Carbon farmer sues MRP over $34.7 million in ETS credits row

Tue, 25th Nov 2014
#
cloud services
#
nato
#
security
New Zealand Carbon Farming, the country's largest supplier of post-1989 bulk carbon credits, is suing Mighty River Power for $34.
Fallback

Cavalier chair Alan James defends management, board to shareholders

Tue, 25th Nov 2014
#
new zealand dollar
#
cash flow
#
market share
Cavalier Corp chairman Alan James has defended his two-decade tenure as head of the carpet maker's board as shareholders questioned it poor financi.
Aloysius cheang visit 2

STRATUS project to help put New Zealand on global IT map

Tue, 25th Nov 2014
#
cloud security
#
cybersecurity
#
cloud services
Waikato University's STRATUS project aims to revolutionize global IT, potentially positioning New Zealand as a key player in cyber security.
Mica 3

Wearables hit fashion world with Intel smart bracelet

Tue, 25th Nov 2014
#
wearables
#
fleet management
#
google
Intel unveils chic MICA smart bracelet in collab with Opening Ceremony, blending fashion with tech and enhancing connectivity.
Gettyimages 1176689130

Abano agrees to sell orthotics business, taking 'small loss' against 2015 results

Tue, 25th Nov 2014
#
healthtech
#
investment
#
m&a
Abano Healthcare sells its orthotics arm to private investors, accepting a small loss on 2015 results, steering focus towards dental growth.
484741643

NZ ShoreTel partners embrace virtualised unified communications

Mon, 24th Nov 2014
#
virtualisation
#
uc
#
shoretel
NZ businesses leap into the future with ShoreTel's virtualised UC, promising cost savings and enhanced reliability for communication systems.
239195 foad fadaghi

How to make money using cloud from traditional on premise companies

Mon, 24th Nov 2014
#
storage
#
uc
#
byod
Cloud services offer companies agility and resellers lucrative opportunities, as 80% of enterprises are expected to adopt it by 2028.
Gigatown

Kiwis compete for $200,000 Gigatown kick start

Mon, 24th Nov 2014
#
uc
#
gigatown
#
alcatel-lucent
Kiwi entrepreneurs vie for a USD $200,000 Gigatown fund to develop and market UFB service concepts, as Chorus and Alcatel-Lucent launch the Gig-Start Fund.
Fallback

A2 Milk changes Chinese supply approach for infant formula

Fri, 21st Nov 2014
#
shares
#
sales
#
asx
A2 Milk Co has agreed to make China State Farm Holdings Shanghai the sole importer of its a2Platinum infant formula while the milk marketer will ta.
Fallback

Progressive boss warns NZ politicians about misusing Parliamentary privilege after supermarket inquiry ends

Thu, 20th Nov 2014
#
market share
#
supermarkets
#
code of conduct
Progressive Enterprises managing director Dave Chambers said New Zealand politicians need to be careful about allegations made under Parliamentary.