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Lower interest rates needed to save SME businesses

Lower interest rates are crucial to boost SMEs amid an uncertain economy, according to Bibby Financial Services Australia, as business credit falls by 0.3%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012

Simms International

EXOL cuts Vaughan Nankivell & Huawei role

EXOL reshuffles as Vaughan Nankivell leaves Huawei role, signalling a strategic pivot to Australia's market over New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

TelstraClear

Certus kick-offs ANZ territory appointments

Regions largest specialist IBM system integration company appoints Lee Eglinton in first of three hirings across ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2012

Fintech

Quicken has a new name, look and feel

Renaming of Reckon's personal range of software first step in rebranding Reckon product suite under one single brand name.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Nov 2012

Global Stories

Australian stories

Oracle

IDC Australia appoints new ANZ analyst

IDC Australia names Shayum Rahim as its senior analyst and lead for software research in Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

Cybersecurity

Seven arrested in Australia's largest credit card data theft

Joint international criminal investigation close down the largest credit card data theft in Australia's history.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

Telcoinabox

Telcoinabox makes ANZ management merger

Telcoinabox merges ANZ management teams to bolster growth, aiming to meet the rising demand from non-traditional telecom companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

Facebook

Labour slams Facebook NZ's $14k tax bill

Facebook New Zealand criticised for paying only $14,500 tax last year; Labour calls for action against tax loopholes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2012

ARANZ Geo

ARANZ Geo celebrates new Christchurch HQ

ARANZ Geo launches its new Christchurch HQ, marking a milestone in its recovery from the earthquakes that rocked the city over two years ago.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2012

Unified Communications

Fibre will be worth the wait...but there will be a wait

NZ's journey to fibre broadband will be a slow-starting marathon, not a sprint, with true dominance over copper years away, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012

Distribution Central

DC expands NZ team

Growing team follows the launch of its new Auckland office, Wellington branch and exclusive NetApp distribution agreement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012

Virtualisation

Taking virtualisation beyond the server

New Zealand is one of the most virtualised nations in the world. But what does that mean for the reseller channel?.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012

Unified Communications

Zenprise sets up ANZ channel manager

Zenprise appoints John Martens as first ANZ country manager, signaling rapid channel growth and promising future sales in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012

Unified Communications

Skype launches ANZ prepaid cards

Launch becomes the first direct, on-ground marketing the internet communications giant has done across the region.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2012

Firewalls

Going for (White)Gold

Richard Crabb talks to Heather Wright about WhiteGold Solutions' plans for the local market as the company opens its first New Zealand office and warehouse.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2012

Firewalls

WatchGuard's NZ plans

WatchGuard targets NZ expansion in 2023 following record growth, plans to double staff and cater to rising corporate demand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Nov 2012

Partner Programmes

Data spelunking with Splunk

A company which says its technology creates a new category of operational intelligence platforms is eyeing up the New Zealand market – and local resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Nov 2012

Forbes

NZ becomes 'Best Country for Business'

New Zealand takes the crown as 'Best Country for Business' in Forbes' rankings, excelling in personal freedom and investor protection among other metrics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2012