Demand stories - Page 5

What started out as an experiment by Lewis Road and collaborator, Whittaker’s Chocolate, is now surrounded by unforeseen hype thanks to social media.

Positive hiring intentions rise in New Zealand, but employers exercise caution in growing headcount, according to the latest Hudson Report.

New IT projects fuel demand for business analysts and enterprise architects in New Zealand, with wages in these roles up 10-15%, says Robert Walters' report.

Wynyard Group has met its 2013 revenue forecast of GBP £21.5m following its successful IPO, announcing an impressive 62% revenue growth.

ANZ tech firm Fronde posts strong growth with FY13 revenue up 25.8% to AUD $59.9m and net profit soaring by 145% to AUD $2.7m, driven by cloud expansion.

HP is set to invest USD $1.5 billion into a revamped partner program, aiming to simplify and enhance engagement for its partners, says CEO Meg Whitman.

South Korean company cancels plans to release Windows RT device across America as retail partners 'don't see strong demand.'.

A sluggish first half saw Rakon's six-month loss widen to USD $3.96M, with falling revenues and rising expenses. Shares dropped 4.4% to 43 cents.

Recruiter's annual salary summary shows which IT workers should be requesting raises, and which should be happy with what they've got.

<strong>Best known locally for its data recovery software, Kroll Ontrack is looking to spread its wings and offer services via a New Zealand partner.

Increased interest from tertiary sector prompts promotion and new appointment by technology leasing specialists.

IT managers are ditching multi-sourcing for mega-suppliers, with 60% of contract values since 2009 going to a single, lead provider, says Ovum report.

Analysts at Ovum predict the ANZ business software market will reach USD $7.3 billion by 2015, driven by rising adoption of software across all categories.

New Zealand's SMEs are increasingly outsourcing IT support for better efficiency and savings. What should they consider when choosing a partner?.

Resellers and systems integrators are looking for more staff according to one recruitment agency, which says that poses some challenges for employers.

Telecom has resolved a broadband connectivity issue that disrupted internet access this morning. Customers may still face delays due to heavy demand.

Enable Networks sees profit growth driven by surging fibre demand and plans to expand ultra-fast broadband coverage to 85% of Christchurch businesses next year.

Intel reports record-breaking Q3 with 18% revenue spike to USD $11.1bn, driven by corporate demand and growth in emerging markets, says CEO Paul Otellini.

Telecom to launch Micro-SIM cards in early August, catering to XT customers and anticipating the arrival of Apple’s iPhone 4 in New Zealand.

Hudson bolsters its Auckland and Wellington teams with new ICT recruits, anticipating a surge in demand as NZ businesses up IT investment post-recession.