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Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office
Spark

Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office

Spark to return to Christchurch CBD with new office in Cathedral Square. Building set to be ready by July 2019. #Spark #Christchurch #CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Trust in transformation: The Blockchain.NZ conference returns to Auckland this May
Crypto

Trust in transformation: The Blockchain.NZ conference returns to Auckland this May

The Blockchain.NZ is coming back to Auckland on May 8-11 to help New Zealand discover the true blockchain potential for business.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event
Small Business

Creativity and technology on display at Show Me Wellington event

Over 100 exhibitors confirmed for Wellington's business events trade show. Event takes place this Wednesday at TSB Arena.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
New ERP sales manager for MYOB
Fintech

New ERP sales manager for MYOB

Steve Victor has been appointed as the New Zealand sales manager for MYOB's enterprise resource planning products.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Statistics NZ to cover Govt's Open Data programme
Government

Statistics NZ to cover Govt's Open Data programme

Government transfers open data programme to Statistics New Zealand to provide better and more freely available information.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
NMIT launches postgrad diploma to boost NZ's cybersecurity skills
Cybersecurity

NMIT launches postgrad diploma to boost NZ's cybersecurity skills

The Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is the latest institution to deliver cybersecurity training to IT staff and undergraduates.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 Business Analyst Masterclass & Skills Development Forum
DevOps

YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 Business Analyst Masterclass & Skills Development Forum

In an age of increasingly rapid technological change, it is becoming more and more evident that Business Analysis is also changing too.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Netflix and Lightbox battle it out for Kiwi affection
Digital Entertainment

Netflix and Lightbox battle it out for Kiwi affection

More than a million Kiwis are now subscribed to Netflix, while Lightbox has been revealed as the faster growing Subscription Video On Demand provider.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped
Email Security

​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped

A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
With MYOB? They just announced record double digit financial results
Fintech

With MYOB? They just announced record double digit financial results

​MYOB recently announced their financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2017 and the numbers certainly look rosy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
MYOB's Paycorp acquisition to create 'brand new revenue stream'
Fintech

MYOB's Paycorp acquisition to create 'brand new revenue stream'

The acquisition will be funded from the company's existing cash reserves and is expected to be complete by 1 April 2017.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Waikato Innovation Park business growth strong despite dairy downturn
Small Business

Waikato Innovation Park business growth strong despite dairy downturn

Waikato Innovation Park businesses show strong growth and financial results despite dairy industry downturn, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Move over, Silicon Valley: Two Kiwi companies are bringing AI to legal services
Artificial Intelligence

Move over, Silicon Valley: Two Kiwi companies are bringing AI to legal services

MinterEllisonRuddWatts and Goat Ventures create Kiwi AI startup that is so innovative, it wouldn't even exist in Silicon Valley.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Govt launches new online employment resource for young people
Government

Govt launches new online employment resource for young people

Government launches online resource to help young people enter workforce with key behaviours and attitudes for employability skills.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Kiwi competition aims to stimulate economic involvement & innovation in Māori
Entrepreneur

Kiwi competition aims to stimulate economic involvement & innovation in Māori

DIGMYIDEA seeks to inspire Māori to engage in the digital economy, helping innovators turn ideas into reality.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Chorus' year ahead: UFB roll outs and increased customer focus
Unified Communications

Chorus' year ahead: UFB roll outs and increased customer focus

Chorus reports net profit of $66 million, citing copper price changes and improved expense management as key factors.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
YOU'RE INVITED: Have breakfast with Huawei & SAP HANA - Get in the know
Microsoft

YOU'RE INVITED: Have breakfast with Huawei & SAP HANA - Get in the know

Join Huawei and SAP HANA experts for breakfast briefings in New Zealand this March to explore the benefits and experiences of migrating to SAP HANA.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Kiwi SMEs' face 'self-inflicted' $96,000 problem
Small Business

Kiwi SMEs' face 'self-inflicted' $96,000 problem

New Zealand SMBs are losing out on $18,000 per day due to poor debt management, according to receivables analytics company Debtor Daddy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Commerce Commission

Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out

Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017