Vend stories
Its expansion across energy and water markets has been backed by two acquisitions and three senior hires to drive an AI-first push.
The Christchurch company's half-billion-dollar revenue milestone and overseas expansion helped it beat rivals for Hi-Tech Company of the Year.
Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.
The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.
The hire comes as demand rises for senior communications support, with AI-driven search putting fresh emphasis on earned media and executive profiles.
The utility software group is tightening its leadership as it pushes its g2 platform into more regulated markets and pursues acquisitions.
Auckland's engineers are shaping Lightspeed's products worldwide, as the company expands AI tools and keeps key leadership in New Zealand.
The integration will enable retail stores using Vend to showcase their products online through Pointy to help drive traffic in store.
Ana Wight joins Spark as a future director under its programme, bringing 12 years of experience from Vend, McKinsey, and Microsoft.
Vend is hiring 125 staff globally and 54 in Auckland as the Kiwi retail management software company enjoys rapid growth.
Vend and BigCommerce unite, boosting SMB retailers to rival giants with seamless in-store and online integration.
Xero and Vend have both chosen an Auckland-based tech-based research agency Perceptive as their global insights partner.
Afterpay allows customers to buy in-store instantly, putting down a quarter of the cost and paying over four equal fortnightly instalments.
Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.
Vend joins forces with Australia's top bank, elevating SMBs with high-tech point-of-sale solutions on CBA's Albert tablets.
The retail point-of-sale provider aims to fill gap in the market for accessible and well-designed mobile inventory counter.
Rutherford has had a long and successful career in the tech sector including senior roles at Hewlett Packard and Cisco.
As country manager, Dave will be responsible for sales, customer success, marketing and channel teams in the region.
Xero has appointed former Vend CMO Nick Houldsworth as general manager of its Ecosystem unit, further integrating their small business software expertise.
Trade Me founder Sam Morgan has joined Vend's board of directors, bringing his experience to the growing retail software company.
