Australia (Australian) stories - Page 125
F&P Appliances records surge in global sales, narrows full-year loss
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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Fisher & Paykel Appliances, the Auckland-based manufacturer and consumer credit company owned by China's Haier Group, narrowed its full-year loss in 2.
Datacom wins A$242M Australian federal health IT contract
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Auckland-based IT services firm Datacom has won a A$242 million contract to provide infrastructure and support services to the Australian federal Depa.
Telstra scores IBM SoftLayer deal
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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cloud services
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Telstra partners with IBM to offer SoftLayer cloud services in Australia, tapping into Melbourne and Sydney data centres for local enterprises.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by A2 on ASX debut
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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power / energy
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shares
NZ shares climbed as A2 Milk's promising ASX debut saw a 12% rise. Yet, Warehouse Group, Genesis Energy, and Metlifecare dipped amid ex-dividend status.
NZX's SuperLife lifts Energy Mad stake to 45.6% with $2.2M rights offer underwrite
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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NZX's SuperLife escalates Energy Mad holding to 45.6% amid rights issue, channelling £2.2M to aid LED strategy.
NZX launches 3 new ETFs
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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shares
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superlife
NZX's Smartshares unit, which is being combined with new acquisition Superlife this year, is launching three more exchange traded funds, giving invest.
Objective AU readies for global expansion with Microsoft Azure
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft Corporation and Objective Corporation have announced Microsoft Azure will be adopted as the cloud platform for Objective’s solutions.
Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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partners
Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.
NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.
NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
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forex
The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.
Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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tax
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shares
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sales
Kathmandu Holdings, which operates 157 outdoor clothing and equipment outlets, is pulling back the pace of new store openings after aggressive price d.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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housing
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.
Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.
NZ lamb wool prices fall from 4-year high as higher kiwi makes local wool more costly
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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agrihq
New Zealand lamb wool prices fell from a four-year high at auction last week as a rising local currency made the fibre more expensive.
Dick Smith ‘transformation’ continues with restructure
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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restructure
Dick Smith takes the axe to 80 roles in a bid to slash costs for a 'sustainable future'. Restructuring set for June completion.
GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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edutech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.
GFI Software eyes up verticals; key partners
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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edutech
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email security
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healthtech
GFI Software has set its focus on key verticals – and key partners – across Australia as the software company seeks to ramp up its profile locally.
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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uc
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digital transformation
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government
Shah will focus on executing the business’ growth strategy, particularly in the government, financial services, telecommunications and energy sectors.
Moa sees full-year loss similar to 2014's $5.8 mln, recovery in 2016
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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nzx
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outsourcing
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shares
Moa Group forecasts a full-year loss similar to 2014's USD $5.8 million but expects 2016 recovery driven by cost-cutting and margin improvement.
How to make money as an ISP
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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uc
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developers
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telco
Recent changes to the telecommunications landscape have reduced margins on almost every product/service that the average ISP/telco sells.