North American stories - Page 19
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares join global rally; Trade Me, Kiwi Property advance
Sat, 10th Jan 2015
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Trade Me Group and Kiwi Property Group, joining a global rally on speculation US interest rates will remain low.
Wellington airport snares new Fiji short-haul route
Mon, 15th Dec 2014
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Fiji Airways, the Pacific nation's national airline, will launch direct flights between Wellington and Nadi from June next year as it looks to exte.
Imperva expands security solutions with DDoS offerings
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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breach prevention
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Imperva bolsters its cybersecurity suite with new DDoS protection services, aiming to shield businesses from escalating online attacks.
Michael Hill knuckles down on North American market, CEO Parsell says
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Michael Hill International, the jewellery retailer named for its founder, is bedding in a strategy to gain traction in North America, which it even.
Delegat's to push into China next year as part of global wine brand expansion
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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Delegat's Group, the listed winemaker, plans to put a toehold in China next year as part of a long-term goal of boosting overall sales by 52 percen.
VMob releases half-year results as it chases international growth
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Having a presence in the United States will also allow VMob to take full advantage of the increasing number of integration opportunities with leading.
Xero widens first-half loss, concedes US did not execute to plan
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero, the cloud-based accounting software firm, widened its first-half loss after spending more on staff and marketing.
Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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Wellington Airport sees a 4.8% profit dip in 1H due to a drop in Auckland and Queenstown flights, despite a rise in international passengers.
Alliance Group annual profit rises 11% on demand for red meat, higher prices
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Alliance Group, the world's largest processor and exporter of sheepmeat, posted an 11 percent rise in annual profit and is distributing $7 million.
Aussies snap up Intergen
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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Empired acquires Kiwi Intergen for AU$17.4m, creating the largest Microsoft services provider across the Tasman with 825 staff.
Kiwi company dials up global market
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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payment technologies
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ovum
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Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
Veteran fighting series returns to PC: Ultra Street Fighter IV...
Mon, 1st Sep 2014
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Ultra Street Fighter IV punches its way onto PC, bringing retro charm with a modern twist for both veterans and newcomers.
Do Kiwi self-starters lack leadership skills?
Tue, 19th Aug 2014
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New survey reveals Kiwi entrepreneurs struggle with leadership, lacking key skills to share their vision and elevate their businesses.
Assassins Creed Rogue unveils PS3 and Xbox 360 platform releases
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed Rogue for PS3 and Xbox 360, set during the Seven Years War, featuring naval battles and a Templar protagonist.
Can IBM deal help Apple fight off Microsoft's enterprise threat?
Thu, 24th Jul 2014
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Apple partners with IBM to bolster its enterprise mobility strategy in Asia, countering Microsoft's rising influence in the region.
Profits boost as Trend Micro revamps global program
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Trend Micro unveils a revamped global partner program aimed at boosting profits for over 50,000 channel partners with enhanced training, tools, and support.
F5 expands its support centre operations to Auckland
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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F5 Networks opens new Support Centre in Auckland to expand technical support operations and provide premier customer service in Asia Pacific.
Expanding Vend secures $25m capital boost
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Vend, the online POS software provider, has raised NZ $25m in a funding round co-led by Peter Thiel and Square Peg Capital.
Tait targets global utilities market after Kiwi success
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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tait communications
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voice
After its success with a Canterbury utility's DMR network, Christchurch-based Tait Communications is now setting sights on the global utilities market.