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Countdown posts 1.1% rise in 1Q sales as new stores openings offset weaker prices
Sales

Countdown posts 1.1% rise in 1Q sales as new stores openings offset weaker prices

Countdown saw a 1.1% boost in 1Q sales to NZD $1.5 billion, driven by new store openings, while comparable sales dipped 0.1% amid flat prices.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Boost for Kiwi schools as Instructure makes moves into ANZ...
EduTech

Boost for Kiwi schools as Instructure makes moves into ANZ...

Instructure's Canvas expands its footprint in Australia and New Zealand by opening its APAC HQ in Sydney to meet growing demand from educators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
Future looks bright with new learning platform
Victoria University

Future looks bright with new learning platform

Victoria University in Australia has chosen Desire2Learn's Brightspace integrated learning platform to support its 40,000 students.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2014
Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results
Unified Communications

Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results

Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Brocade 'captures market momentum'... poaches Polycom ANZ MD
Hybrid & Remote Work

Brocade 'captures market momentum'... poaches Polycom ANZ MD

Brocade hires Gary Denman from Polycom as senior director for Australia and New Zealand, focusing on software networking market growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2014
Sure thing as ShoreTel hires new APAC VP
ShoreTel

Sure thing as ShoreTel hires new APAC VP

ShoreTel appoints Frederic Gillant as Vice President and Managing Director for Asia Pacific to drive sales and expand partner network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2014
Xero hits $100m annualised revenue
Fintech

Xero hits $100m annualised revenue

Xero surpasses $100m in annualised revenue, marking a milestone in the tech industry, with a strong international foothold, especially in Australia and the UK.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2014
New Partner chief to drive Compuware's ANZ presence
Partner Programmes

New Partner chief to drive Compuware's ANZ presence

Compuware appoints Graham Dean as Partner Manager for Australia and New Zealand to expand their channel program.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2014
Brocade welcomes ICT provider to ANZ partner program
Brocade

Brocade welcomes ICT provider to ANZ partner program

Brocade welcomes Amidata to their Alliance Partner Network Programme, expanding their networking presence in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
A10 Networks hires Channel Director ANZ to boost partner community
Cloud Access Security Broker

A10 Networks hires Channel Director ANZ to boost partner community

A10 Networks appoints Bruce Nixon as Channel Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to foster a strong partner community and boost channel expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014
New Compuware Regional Director seeks ANZ channel growth
Customer Experience

New Compuware Regional Director seeks ANZ channel growth

Anthony Clarke, Compuware's new Regional Director for ANZ, aims to boost channel partner growth, leveraging his 20+ years of IT industry expertise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014

Stories from Other Regions

CORRECT: Singapore's GIC expands NZ presence, buying into 5 Westfield malls
Shares

CORRECT: Singapore's GIC expands NZ presence, buying into 5 Westfield malls

GIC, the Singaporean investment fund, has entered a joint venture with Scentre Group, the trans-Tasman Westfield mall owner and operator, paying $1.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...
Internet of Things

Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...

NZ's 9 Spokes wins IBM SmartCamp Sydney, earning mentorship and a shot at global entrepreneurship acclaim with their innovative business dashboard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2014
Gender debate continues as NZ ICT bonus pay blows up in female faces
Health Technologies

Gender debate continues as NZ ICT bonus pay blows up in female faces

NZ ICT sector faces backlash as male bonuses outstrip female counterparts by 50%, widening the gender pay gap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2014
Autodesk helps Kiwi students prepare for workforce
3D Printing

Autodesk helps Kiwi students prepare for workforce

New Zealand and Australian schools gain access to Autodesk's 3D design software to prepare students for careers in STEAM fields.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2014
IBM signs five-year multimillion dollar deal with ANZ data analytics firm
IBM

IBM signs five-year multimillion dollar deal with ANZ data analytics firm

IBM signs five-year deal with Veda, a provider of credit info in Australia and New Zealand, to extend existing outsourcing relationship.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2014
JB Hi-Fi NZ sales edge up despite market-wide tablet sales decline
Cloud Services

JB Hi-Fi NZ sales edge up despite market-wide tablet sales decline

JB Hi-Fi reports slight sales growth in New Zealand, with total sales rise of 5.3% across Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
Dick Smith defies market slump to beat sales forecast
Initial Public Offering

Dick Smith defies market slump to beat sales forecast

Dick Smith exceeds sales forecast with AU$1.228bn for FY14, but falls behind last year's figures of AU$1.280bn.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014