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Investment stories - Page 36

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NZ Superannuation Fund buys 35% stake in Datacom

Mon, 17th Dec 2012
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Conditional agreement reached to purchase New Zealand Post's 35% stake in technology services company for $142 million.
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US investors pour $82M into Xero

Mon, 3rd Dec 2012
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Two American investors have increased their interest in cloud accounting software provider Xero by a total of $82 million.
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Mobile devices key to productivity says NZ Integrator

Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Imagetext, New Zealand's top Apple integrator, heralds iPads and iPhones as productivity boosters for Kiwi businesses, spotlighting Mobile Device Management.
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Copper lines could crash fibre investment

Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Chorus says copper lines regulation threatens to derail investment in building a national fibre network by undercutting the new technology.
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Groupon grows global customer base

Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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Groupon's customer base grew globally, boasting increased activity despite losing USD $32.4 million in sales due to adverse forex rates.
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IBM plans 400 jobs in Auckland

Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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IBM's new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.
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NZ needs new Fibre Optic cable says Orcon CEO

Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett calls for a new submarine cable following Pacific Fibre's project's cancellation, warning NZ's economy may suffer without it.
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IBM completes major upgrade for AUT

Fri, 25th May 2012
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IBM has completed the first phase of a five-year IT network services deal with Auckland University of Technology as AUT gears up for its new Learning Precinct.
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Green still a 'low priority'

Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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An IDC study reveals New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to drive green tech investment over two years after its implementation.
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IDC's 2012 ICT predictions

Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.
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Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors

Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.
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City visualisation firm receives investment boost

Wed, 2nd Nov 2011
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Auckland's Nextspace secures significant investment from ICE Angels, boosting development and export of its advanced 3D city visualisation tool, Visual City.
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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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Choosing an outsourcing partner

Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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New Zealand's SMEs are increasingly outsourcing IT support for better efficiency and savings. What should they consider when choosing a partner?.
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Xero opts for re-investment

Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Xero will also enter into a partnership with NZ Post that will see the company's software linked with new digital posting services.
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The Jolly Investor – Financial planning for the “Yacht-less”

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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I remember the first time I read a blog: I happened across it accidentally, as I was surfing the web looking for some information about investments.
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Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team

Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.
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Domino's NZ: mobile is way of pizza ordering future

Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Domino's NZ aims for mobile to cover 25% of total sales with its new ordering site, as digital expansion drives the future, says CEO Don Meij.
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Morgan things BIG for smallworlds

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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TradeMe founder Sam Morgan has led a $2.5 million investment round in the Auckland-based social game company SmallWorlds.
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Juniper ramps up NZ operations

Mon, 4th Apr 2011
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Juniper Networks strengthens its New Zealand operations with three strategic hires, aiming to boost service quality and address local data centre challenges.