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EXCLUSIVE: Grey day for Microsoft NZ as distribution head moves on

Warwick Grey, a familiar figure at Microsoft New Zealand, resigns as senior partner sales executive, marking a significant departure for the tech giant.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015

PledgeMe

Armillary, Crowdcube granted crowd funding licence by FMA

The Financial Markets Authority has licensed Armillary Capital's equity crowd funding platform, Crowdcube, adding competition to the new capital ra.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014

Callaghan Innovation

CarbonScape locks down minimum $400,000 in crowdfunding

CarbonScape, the developers of a green alternative to coking coal used in steel making, has raised its minimum $400,000 target through online equit.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014

Apple

Renaissance... Six months none the richer

Renaissance shareholders green-light liquidation, marking the end for a firm once at the forefront of NZ technology distribution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014

Apple

'A long time coming'... Renaissance finally liquidates

Renaissance directors unanimously support proposal to appoint a liquidator as struggling company tries to return capital to shareholders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2014

Apple

Drip drop... Renaissance prepares to shut up shop...

Struggling Renaissance has finally called a liquidator meeting, requesting shareholders vote on the future of the embattled company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014

Apple

Grim reading as Renaissance outlines bleak future plans...

Renaissance faces a grim outlook, recording a loss of $129,000 and exiting all operating businesses. Future plans focus on cash return to investors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2014

Apple

Renaissance likely to miss $1 million earn-out from Yoobee School of Design sale

Renaissance says it's unlikely to get a $1 million earn-out from the Yoobee School of Design because earnings are tracking below target.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2014

Orcon

Distie deal thrills, Orcon spills and dollar bills

Orcon's bidding drama, Renaissance's $1 deal shocker, and big distie wins shape New Zealand's channel market in 2014's first half.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014

Apple

I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need...

Renaissance has completed the sale of Yoobee Retail operations to Logical Systems Limited, for the previously reported figure of $1.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2014

Global Stories

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Network Infrastructure

TP-Link expands Irish channel reach with Renaissance deal

TP-Link chooses Renaissance to distribute Omada in Ireland, boosting cloud-managed networking options for resellers and MSPs nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme

LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Network Infrastructure

Channel unrest, businesses on the brink and a backlash for Booth Babes...

NZ's tech market faces upheaval: Microsoft to cut fees, businesses teeter on edge, and a final say on booth babes controversy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014

Apple

Struggling Renaissance set to appoint liquidator

Renaissance inches towards liquidation, planning to unite with subsidiaries for a smoother process, as CFO reveals disengagement from potential backers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 9th May 2014

Apple

Renaissance capital return unlikely before June

Renaissance Corp shareholders might wait until June for payouts following company liquidation discussions, amidst wrapping up affairs.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Apple

Shock horror as Renaissance sells Yoobee Retail for... $1

In a jaw-dropping move, Renaissance sells its Yoobee Apple retail operation to Logical Systems Limited for just $1, shortly after offloading its design school.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014