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DigiPlex backs Nordic region as next data centre mecca
DataCentre infrastructure

DigiPlex backs Nordic region as next data centre mecca

As Europe's core data centres face saturation, DigiPlex promotes the Nordic region, citing cheaper power, a cooler climate, and robust business support.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
Unprotected machine identities costing firms billions - report
Cybersecurity

Unprotected machine identities costing firms billions - report

Poorly protected machine identities are costing firms between USD $51 billion and USD $72 billion globally, according to a report by Venafi and AIR Worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Kiwis in the running for global startup awards
Semiconductors

Kiwis in the running for global startup awards

The chance to spend time with Richard Branson is on offer in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards, with an entrepreneur school and funding on the way.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2015
NZ dollar rebounds to pre-OCR levels as higher yields lure investors
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rebounds to pre-OCR levels as higher yields lure investors

The New Zealand dollar has regained ground lost after the Reserve Bank moved its policy to neutral late last month, as investors are attracted to t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015
Alliance Group annual profit rises 11% on demand for red meat, higher prices
Free trade agreement

Alliance Group annual profit rises 11% on demand for red meat, higher prices

Alliance Group, the world's largest processor and exporter of sheepmeat, posted an 11 percent rise in annual profit and is distributing $7 million.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Growing NZ ICT industry helps smash LinkedIn 50-million member APAC milestone
Unified Communications

Growing NZ ICT industry helps smash LinkedIn 50-million member APAC milestone

LinkedIn has crossed 50 million members in the Asia Pacific region, with New Zealand among nine countries in the region that have over one million members.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2014
Alcatel alerts industry to India layoffs
Connector Systems

Alcatel alerts industry to India layoffs

French telecom equipment maker will reduce it's Indian workforce by 1,000 people as the global economy takes its toll.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Global economy stories

PwC: NZ home to world's most pessimistic CEOs
Supply Chain

PwC: NZ home to world's most pessimistic CEOs

PwC New Zealand's 21st CEO Survey shows NZ CEOs expect the worst for the global economy but are positive about their own company's success.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Are NZ's policy makers hampering global innovation?
Human Capital Management

Are NZ's policy makers hampering global innovation?

A report from ITIF ranks New Zealand 28th in global innovation support, urging policy makers to adopt 'win-win' policies that enhance global innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'
Australian Dollar

RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'

The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate unchanged, having cut the benchmark to a record low last month, saying further cuts may be appropriat.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar gains on Australian trade figures, Chinese services
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar gains on Australian trade figures, Chinese services

The New Zealand dollar gained after better than expected Australian trade data and upbeat Chinese services sector figures stoked optimism about dem.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus
Unified Communications

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus

New Zealand shares fell on the last day of 2014, rounding out an 18 percent annual gain that was led by telecommunications network operator Chorus,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Dec 2014
NZ dollar drifts lower has slide in crude oil saps risk appetite
Wall Street

NZ dollar drifts lower has slide in crude oil saps risk appetite

The New Zealand dollar fell as the continued decline in crude oil prices stoked concern that global economic growth may be faltering, weighing on e.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
World Week Ahead: Fed meeting looms
Wall Street

World Week Ahead: Fed meeting looms

US Federal Reserve policy makers are set to gather in the wake of Wall Street's worst weekly drop in three years, amid heightened concern that the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
NZ expects to benefit from G20 commitment to lift economic growth
Productivity

NZ expects to benefit from G20 commitment to lift economic growth

New Zealand expects to benefit from commitments secured at the G20 Leaders' Summit, from the world's 20 biggest economies, to lift economic growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation
Microsoft

TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation

Microsoft NZ champions mentoring at TechEd, urging tech pros to guide NZ's next-gen talents for a thriving future in IT.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
Business confidence rises high up in the NZ sky
Information Communication & Technology

Business confidence rises high up in the NZ sky

New Zealand business confidence rose to its highest in more than 14 years in July amid signs of a broader economic expansion.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2013
Huawei on target
Chief Financial Officer

Huawei on target

Huawei's 2011 H1 results show robust growth with revenue up 11% to CNY98.3 billion (NZ$18.5 billion) and operating profit at CNY12.4 billion (NZ$2.3 billion).

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011