US stories - Page 10
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.
Wynyard hires former Darktrace, GCHQ officer Andrew France
Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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Wynyard Group, the security software company spun out of Jade Software last year, has hired Andrew France, former deputy director of cyber defence.
VMob moving towards world domination
Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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VMob, New Zealand’s multi award-winning mobile marketing company, is gaining momentum and continuing to expand around the globe.
Xero lines up heavy hitter for US push
Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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Xero recruits tech guru Andy Lark for its US expansion, aiming to build on its significant subscription revenue growth and market presence.
Boost for Kiwi schools as Instructure makes moves into ANZ...
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Instructure's Canvas expands its footprint in Australia and New Zealand by opening its APAC HQ in Sydney to meet growing demand from educators.
Microsoft unveils futuristic TechEd 2014 line-up...
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Microsoft's annual TechEd New Zealand IT conference to feature insights into cloud, mobile and advanced device interaction.
Hoist start-up sharpens vision
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Hoist, is a ‘Platform-as-a-service’ startup has just returned to Wellington, New Zealand, after a three-week stint as part of their BNZ Startup Alley prize.
Xero expands recruitment search as NZ talent dries up
Wed, 28th May 2014
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Facing a shortage of local talent, Xero is expanding its recruitment efforts internationally to hire 160 new developers for its Wellington and Auckland offices.
Xero braces itself for 'mind-blowing' 2014 and beyond...
Tue, 8th Apr 2014
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Xero, the largest online accounting software provider in New Zealand, is looking to expand into the UK and US markets.
Xero finishes year up 83% to $70m
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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Xero is now the leading accounting software provider in New Zealand and the leading online accounting software in Australia and the United Kingdom, wi.
Xero smashes 250k customer mark...
Thu, 20th Feb 2014
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Xero, a fast-growing accounting software firm, now boasts over 250,000 global customers, doubling its base in just a year.
VMob secures $4m capital injection
Mon, 4th Nov 2013
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VMob Group Limited (VML) has successfully completed a capital raising of $4m to facilitate growth and fund the company’s expansion into key global markets.
Expanding GeoOp set for NZAX listing...
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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GeoOp begins trading on the NZAX at NZD $1.00 per share, aiming to accelerate its global expansion with targets in Australia and the US.
GeoOp to list on NZAX by October 31
Wed, 23rd Oct 2013
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GeoOp set to ignite global expansion as it eyes NZAX listing on Oct 31, after an oversubscribed offering raised $10m. Shares priced at $1.
Xero becomes $3 billion company
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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Fresh from raising NZ$180 million of new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors this week, cloud accounting firm Xero has become a $3 bi.
Kickstarter sets NZ launch date
Wed, 16th Oct 2013
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kickstarter
The world’s largest funding platform for creative projects has revealed it’s opening up New Zealand-based projects next month.
Xero raises NZ$180m for global growth
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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Company raises new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors, including existing shareholders Matrix Capital Management and the Peter Thiel.
Wynyard expands workforce with worldwide recruitment drive
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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Wynyard Group continues to expand its global workforce and footprint, with a number of key strategic appointments in Australia, US, UK and Asia.
Microsoft becomes a “year smarter” with new Surface tablets
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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retailers
Microsoft's Surface family of tablets is growing, with the Redmond giant introducing two new Surface models, the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, to the market.
Orcon chooses Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable capacity
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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network infrastructure
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hawaiki cable
Orcon taps Hawaiki for trans-Pacific cable, boosting NZ's internet capacity and fuelling broadband market growth.