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US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution
Fintech

US tech investor's $15m kiwi contribution

US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand's tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
Riverbed poised to expand in ANZ
Riverbed

Riverbed poised to expand in ANZ

Riverbed bolsters its ANZ team, primed for growth with new hires and program enhancements to support its expanding channel network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
Renaissance distribution - sale close
Apple

Renaissance distribution - sale close

Renaissance AGM reveals sale of distribution biz in the works, amidst financial strain and insurance relief. Future hinges on Apple's nod.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2012
Everything you need to know about broadband
Chillisoft

Everything you need to know about broadband

Ditch dial-up for Broadband: always-on, faster internet that supports simultaneous phone use and heavy online activities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
One man's disaster
Cybersecurity

One man's disaster

Buoyed by an ever expanding threat landscape, Check Point Software Technologies is eyeing up New Zealand's mid-market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012
Xero bosses sell shares to allow others on board
Fintech

Xero bosses sell shares to allow others on board

Top Xero executives sell USD $5 million in shares to welcome new investors, including MYOB co-founder Brad Shofer, without diluting current holdings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
When job costs are all over the place, you lose!
Fintech

When job costs are all over the place, you lose!

In today's erratic job market, not losing is the new win. Mastering job costing is key to unlock real-time profitability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012
Numara's local push
Management

Numara's local push

Numara Software is planning a locally hosted cloud offering as the company continues its push to be 'closer' to the New Zealand market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
Employees get sucked in by smarter cybercriminals
Firewalls

Employees get sucked in by smarter cybercriminals

70% of firms face advanced cyber-attacks, with half of employees prone to spear phishing, exposing the business to malware threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
What can I.T. departments do in 2012 to mitigate security risks?
Cybersecurity

What can I.T. departments do in 2012 to mitigate security risks?

As another year begins, now is the time for IT departments to look at how they can best mitigate security risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2012
The latest weapon in the fight against fraud
Public Cloud

The latest weapon in the fight against fraud

SafeNet launches eToken 3500, a pioneering OTP token with optical sensor to fortify online transactions against fraud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2012
Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost
Apple

Renaissance obtains short-term bank boost

Finances covered to May 2012, but business will need to see 'a substantial improvement in trading performance'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Xero upgrade adds discounts, HTML graphs
Storage

Xero upgrade adds discounts, HTML graphs

Online accounting software company Xero has rolled out a new release addressing a bundle of user requests such as discounts and invoice line re-ordering.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2012
Xero hints at big numbers
Fintech

Xero hints at big numbers

Xero teases strong growth ahead of Xerocon, with annual revenue on track to double to NZD $21 million and a 20% increase in paying customers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2012
Kiwibank scam warning
Phishing

Kiwibank scam warning

Kiwibank warns of phishing scams, urging customers to ignore links in fake emails mimicking the bank's communication for data access.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2012
New feature set for Xero today
Fintech

New feature set for Xero today

Xero rolls out updates including new bank feeds, improved budget manager and report packs, aiming to boost efficiency for NZ businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Dec 2011
What's hot for 2012? social media and tech trends we'll all be obsessing over
X

What's hot for 2012? social media and tech trends we'll all be obsessing over

In 2012, businesses move beyond basics, embracing diverse social platforms and real-time engagement, reshaping the digital landscape.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
Sage sued for failed MYOB bid
Fintech

Sage sued for failed MYOB bid

Sage Group faces a A$130 million lawsuit for ditching its bid to acquire rival MYOB, leaving former shareholders seeking damages.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2011