Industrial stories - Page 102

Education sector not immune to the effects of digitisation
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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edutech
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digitisation
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analyst report
UK education faces digital transformation, with Gartner outlining 10 strategic tech trends set to overhaul the sector in 2025.

The current threat landscape, according to Dell
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.

NZ dollar jumps almost 1 US cent after US retail sales miss forecasts
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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us federal reserve
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anz bank
The New Zealand dollar jumped almost one US cent overnight after US retail sales missed expectations, raising concern about slowing growth in the worl.

While you were sleeping: JPMorgan Chase delivers
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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wall street
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exxon mobil
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stock market
Wall Street advanced, pushing the Dow and the S&P 500 higher, after JPMorgan Chase reported better-than-expected earnings and energy stocks rose with.

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by rebound in MRP
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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nzx
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meridian energy
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shares
NZ stock market ends on a positive note as MRP's rebound boosts shares from a 6-month low; Orion Health slumps.

Scott Technology first-half profit rises 40% as acquisitions drive revenue growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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shares
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scott technology
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capital raising
Scott Technology, the industrial automation firm, posted a 40 percent gain in first-half profit as sales from recent acquisitions helped drive revenue.

World Bank says sharp slowdown in China would hurt NZ, Australia
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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world bank
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industrial
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exporting
A sharp slowdown in China would hurt commodity exporting countries like New Zealand and Australia and spill over into Pacific Island countries, the Wo.

While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.

NZ dollar tumbles after weak Chinese trade data points to demand drop
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar tumbled after figures showed China's exports unexpectedly fell while its imports recorded a bigger decline than forecast, signa.

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline amid stronger greenback, weaker dairy auction
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar may fall this week in the face of a resurgent greenback and as dairy futures suggest prices will decline at this week's GlobalD.

Microsoft's latest venture: Smart cooking?
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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microsoft
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smart building
Microsoft and Miele have teamed up to create smarter home appliances for consumers, with new technology that capitalises on the Internet of Things.

IBM invests in IoT, starting with its partner ecosystem
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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iot
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partner programmes
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ibm
IBM is building an ecosystem of partners and clients to promote open collaboration to help secure Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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power / energy
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general electric
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financial results
US corporate earnings will take centre stage in the coming days with companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson and Intel report.

Cubic Defence NZ targets corporate along with military and security customers
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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it training
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physical security
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intellectual property
High-tech exporter Cubic Defence NZ is setting its sights on selling military training systems to corporate customers.

NZ dollar gains vs. euro; Greek payment not enough to lift euro sentiment
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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nzd
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new zealand dollar
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nz dollar
The New Zealand dollar gained against the euro, which fell through key support levels against the greenback even after Greece honoured its commitment.

While you were sleeping: European stocks rise to record
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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power / energy
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wall street
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general electric
European stocks rose, pushing a regional equity benchmark to a record high, after better-than-expected data from Germany and after Greece said it made.

While you were sleeping: Fed divided on rates
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Wall Street moved higher, while US Treasuries fell after Federal Reserve minutes from last month's meeting showed policy makers couldn't agree over wh.

Cisco unleashes extended security offerings
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cisco escalates its cybersecurity game, focusing on malware detection and response to fortify businesses against evolving threats.

While you were sleeping: More cold water on US rates
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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wall street
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us federal reserve
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industrial
Fed official's call for patience on rate hikes lifts Wall Street; Dow up 0.52%, S&P 500 up 0.27%, Nasdaq up 0.43%.

World Week Ahead: Dudley saves the day
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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wall street
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aras
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economy
Wall Street advanced, shrugging off earlier declines following Friday's disappointing US jobs report, after New York Fed President William Dudley sugg.