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Research and Development (R&D) stories - Page 37

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Businesses bush bash to help cure kids

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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This weekend, corporate teams will compete in the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids in New Zealand, raising money for child health research.
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Callaghan Innovation appoints CEO all the way from Alaska

Thu, 14th Mar 2013
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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.
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Shaun Coffey thanked for IRL transformation

Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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Outgoing CEO praised for turning the Crown Research Institute into a national asset that will be the crown jewel of Callaghan Innovation.
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Callaghan Innovation Bill passes third reading

Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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Bill establishing new high-tech HQ for manufacturing and services firms passes third and final reading in Parliament.
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Sluggish first half pushes Rakon to $3.96M loss

Fri, 16th Nov 2012
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A sluggish first half saw Rakon's six-month loss widen to USD $3.96M, with falling revenues and rising expenses. Shares dropped 4.4% to 43 cents.
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Rakon to cut 60 NZ jobs

Tue, 6th Nov 2012
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Rakon to cut 60 New Zealand jobs, shifting manufacturing to China and India to cut costs and improve profits by NZD $10 million annually.
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Science research given $54 million boost

Fri, 26th Oct 2012
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New Zealand science receives NZD $54.6 million boost from Marsden Fund, supporting 86 groundbreaking research projects across diverse fields.
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HP's woe after nine year low

Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Hewlett-Packard's stock plummeted to a nine-year low as CEO Meg Whitman stated 2013 will be a fix and rebuild year for the struggling tech giant.
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Haddock, Rutherford Challenge

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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<strong>The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.
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Survey analysts create quiet kiwi success story

Thu, 12th Jan 2012
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Midas InfoMedia, a Wellington-based company, achieved 1077% growth in Deloitte's APAC Technology Fast 500, ranking 4th in NZ's IT sector.
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Are you selling yourself short on LinkedIn?

Tue, 10th Jan 2012
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Are you neglecting your LinkedIn presence? With 130 million users globally, including 500,000 in NZ, the platform is crucial for business networking.
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Sky & TVNZ join forces on Igloo

Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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Sky and TVNZ launch Igloo, a new TV platform set to offer more in-home entertainment options for Kiwis from early next year, priced under NZD $200.
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Greens' tax appeal to small businesses

Tue, 22nd Nov 2011
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Greens unveil tax reforms for SMBs, offering simpler compliance and boosting green innovation with a £1bn R&D fund.
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Seven tips for marketing your small business

Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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You may not be a sales guru, but with a little planning you can make sure your company gets the attention it deserves.
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Social studies

Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Navigating social media can be tricky for new businesses. A well-thought-out strategy is crucial to avoid pitfalls and ensure a positive online presence.
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Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money

Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL's deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.
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Fake Cloud vs True Cloud

Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Recognising the differences between true cloud solutions and cloudwashed hosted software is crucial for CIOs to avoid costly and inefficient investments.
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Intel drops $100 Million in university research

Thu, 27th Jan 2011
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Plus: Intel goes after the cool factor by employing Black Eyed Peas mouthpiece will.i.am as Director of Creative Innovation - seriously.
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Intel financials set new records

Thu, 14th Oct 2010
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Intel reports record-breaking Q3 with 18% revenue spike to USD $11.1bn, driven by corporate demand and growth in emerging markets, says CEO Paul Otellini.
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Report: 4G phones will ruin digital TV

Mon, 4th Oct 2010
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4G mobile phones could interfere with cable TV within six metres of a set top box, according to research by Cable Europe.