New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 15

Centrify is on the lookout for additional local partners as the company eyes up new markets under the watch of its new ANZ boss.

Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.

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.

Michael Hill International, the jewellery retailer named for its founder, is bedding in a strategy to gain traction in North America, which it even.

HealthPost.co.nz has been named one of the 'Most Trustworthy' websites in New Zealand by the OTA, along with NZ Post, TradeMe and Xero.

Motorola Solutions has appointed David Arkles as general manager of the company's Enterprise team in Australia and New Zealand.

Christchurch IT company is to offer New Zealanders the opportunity to share in the rapid growth of online commerce.

Huawei's chief reassured NZ politicians that the tech giant poses no risk to cyber-security, despite prior US accusations. Labour MPs still voice concerns.

New Zealand tech firm ActionStep breaks into the US market, delivering cloud-based legal practice management solutions aimed at over 45,000 law firms.

After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.

Layer 7 embarks on APAC expansion, appointing ex-Oracle exec Colman McCaffery to lead sales in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local presence.

US tech investor Peter Thiel is boosting New Zealand's tech scene with a NZD $40 million fund, pledging NZD $15 million via his firm Valar Ventures.

Hell Pizza, under director Stu McMullin, champions technology, from pioneering mobile EFTPOS in '96 to launching innovative apps and thriving in South Korea.

Brocade bolsters its Alliance Partner Network, tripling investment to foster equipment seeding, enablement funding, and lead generation.

New Zealand has risen to the second-best country for business worldwide, outranking the UK and US, according to Forbes, only behind Canada.

Endace, largely unknown in New Zealand, eyes domestic growth and urges Kiwi firms to embrace local innovation and leverage homegrown expertise.

Over half of global businesses see virtualisation as critical, with adoption set to rise due to the Windows XP support deadline.

A US company tracking parolees shut down unexpectedly after hitting data storage limits, leaving authorities unaware of offenders' movements for 48 hours.

SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.

SAP unveils feature pack 2.5 for its Business ByDesign suite, now available in six countries, and introduces three new starter packages to boost adoption.