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NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation

The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss
Taxation

Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss

Kathmandu Holdings, which operates 157 outdoor clothing and equipment outlets, is pulling back the pace of new store openings after aggressive price d.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility
Housing

NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility

The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese
Shares

Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese

Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Dick Smith 'transformation' continues with restructure
Supply Chain

Dick Smith 'transformation' continues with restructure

Dick Smith takes the axe to 80 roles in a bid to slash costs for a 'sustainable future'. Restructuring set for June completion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme
EduTech

GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme

Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
GFI Software eyes up verticals; key partners
EduTech

GFI Software eyes up verticals; key partners

GFI Software has set its focus on key verticals – and key partners – across Australia as the software company seeks to ramp up its profile locally.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM
Unified Communications

BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM

Shah will focus on executing the business' growth strategy, particularly in the government, financial services, telecommunications and energy sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
ESET: A new era of IT security
Malware

ESET: A new era of IT security

ESET, a global pioneer in proactive protection for more than two decades, has just launched their completely re-engineered and re-designed range of IT.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Fujitsu proves good NABERS
Hyperscale

Fujitsu proves good NABERS

Fujitsu has become the first data centre provider in NSW to achieve a NABERS energy for data centres rating for two of its Sydney data centres.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

NZX's SuperLife lifts Energy Mad stake to 45.6% with $2.2M rights offer underwrite
NZX

NZX's SuperLife lifts Energy Mad stake to 45.6% with $2.2M rights offer underwrite

NZX's SuperLife escalates Energy Mad holding to 45.6% amid rights issue, channelling £2.2M to aid LED strategy.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
NZX launches 3 new ETFs
NZX

NZX launches 3 new ETFs

NZX's Smartshares unit, which is being combined with new acquisition Superlife this year, is launching three more exchange traded funds, giving invest.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
Objective AU readies for global expansion with Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

Objective AU readies for global expansion with Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Corporation and Objective Corporation have announced Microsoft Azure will be adopted as the cloud platform for Objective's solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'
Fonterra

Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'

Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Statistics NZ

NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high

New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
NZ lamb wool prices fall from 4-year high as higher kiwi makes local wool more costly
Supply Chain

NZ lamb wool prices fall from 4-year high as higher kiwi makes local wool more costly

New Zealand lamb wool prices fell from a four-year high at auction last week as a rising local currency made the fibre more expensive.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Moa sees full-year loss similar to 2014's $5.8 mln, recovery in 2016
NZX

Moa sees full-year loss similar to 2014's $5.8 mln, recovery in 2016

Moa Group forecasts a full-year loss similar to 2014's USD $5.8 million but expects 2016 recovery driven by cost-cutting and margin improvement.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015
How to make money as an ISP
Unified Communications

How to make money as an ISP

Recent changes to the telecommunications landscape have reduced margins on almost every product/service that the average ISP/telco sells.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015