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Mako Networks hires ops, finances exec
Network Infrastructure

Mako Networks hires ops, finances exec

Mako Networks has appointed Paul Biegel as CFO/COO, joining from Ecopoint. CEO Bill Farmer says Biegel's expertise is crucial for future growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2012
LetsLunch ready to launch in NZ
LinkedIn

LetsLunch ready to launch in NZ

Online networking service to go live on March 26 - here's how you can score an invite to the exclusive launch event.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2012
Seven tips for starting a small business
LinkedIn

Seven tips for starting a small business

Dive into entrepreneurship with these 7 essential tips, from conducting thorough market research to building your online presence.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2012
Learn digital marketing from the experts
Marketing Technologies

Learn digital marketing from the experts

Boost your online presence with top NZ experts in a 10-week digital marketing course, covering SEO to social media. Early birds get 50% off!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2012
Are you selling yourself short on LinkedIn?
EduTech

Are you selling yourself short on LinkedIn?

Are you neglecting your LinkedIn presence? With 130 million users globally, including 500,000 in NZ, the platform is crucial for business networking.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2012
Optimizer HQ hires marketing officer in post-float push
Entrepreneur

Optimizer HQ hires marketing officer in post-float push

Optimizer HQ hires Cornelis Boertjens as chief marketing officer to bolster its brand globally following its recent listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2011

Global Stories

LinkedIn purchases presentation platform
Productivity

LinkedIn purchases presentation platform

LinkedIn acquires SlideShare for USD $119 million in cash and stock, deepening its professional content sharing capabilities for its nearly 29 million users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America
SAP

Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America

Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2012
Layer 7 kicks off APAC expansion
Oracle

Layer 7 kicks off APAC expansion

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

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st May 2012
Using the LinkedIn news feed
Network Infrastructure

Using the LinkedIn news feed

Revolutionise networking by utilising LinkedIn's news feed for greater business connectivity, suggests Linda Coles, an expert at Blue Banana.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2012
How to bug me on LinkedIn
Social Media

How to bug me on LinkedIn

Slow down and be more meaningful in your approach to networking online, avoiding these 10 things that can bug people.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012
Investors pleased with LinkedIn result
Initial Public Offering

Investors pleased with LinkedIn result

LinkedIn reports over 100% growth in revenue for Q4, with $167.7m earned compared to $81.7m in 2010. Shares rise 9%.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2012
AVG looks to raise US$125m in IPO
Facebook

AVG looks to raise US$125m in IPO

Security firm AVG plans to raise up to USD $125 million through an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, after a prosperous year for tech IPOs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2012
Xero appoints US head
Blogging

Xero appoints US head

Xero names Jamie Sutherland, ex-Sage Software exec, as president of US operations to fuel American growth from their San Francisco base.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2011
LinkedIn's most (un)popular buzzwords
LinkedIn

LinkedIn's most (un)popular buzzwords

Describing yourself as 'creative' is the least original move on LinkedIn, topping the site's annual list of overused buzzwords globally.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
App of the Week: LinkedIn
Apps

App of the Week: LinkedIn

Despite its potential, LinkedIn's mobile app frustrates with its non-intuitive design and technical quirks, yet the platform remains key for professionals.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
LinkedIn investors to sell 6.7million shares
Chief Financial Officer

LinkedIn investors to sell 6.7million shares

LinkedIn shareholders to offload 6.7M shares, hoping to gather roughly $500M for development, alongside the company selling further 1.3M shares.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
LinkedIn feature exposing user data
Firewalls

LinkedIn feature exposing user data

LinkedIn's latest feature exposes user profiles, including names and photos, to third-party ads by default, sparking privacy concerns. Here's how to opt out.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2011