New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 108

JB Hi-Fi's New Zealand stores posted their first profit in five years, with pre-tax earnings of AUS$3.6m, buoyed by an 18% sales increase.

IBM’s new delivery centre looks set to offer a Kiwi jobs boost with a huge recruitment drive predicted for the next two years.

Sophos appoints Ashley Wearne as ANZ general manager, aiming to bolster regional security initiatives and channel growth.

Symantec is hoping to rev up partners focusing on the SMB market across Australia and New Zealand, with a new channel promotion.

Orcon CEO Scott Bartlett calls for a new submarine cable following Pacific Fibre's project's cancellation, warning NZ's economy may suffer without it.

Harvey Norman reports a 4% drop in New Zealand sales, contributing to a 7% decline in group sales to AUD $5.74 billion amid ongoing retail challenges.

Alan Gourdie, CEO of Telecom Retail, has resigned effective 31 October 2012, after leading the company through a critical era of growth and competition.

Silver Peak Systems unveils lower-end virtual WAN optimisation solutions, aiming to revolutionise the New Zealand reseller market and boost service sales.

Gen-i teams up with Arbor Networks, enhancing DDoS defense for data centers by joining the Cloud Signalling Coalition.

Businesses need to put the ‘i’ back into IT according to security software company Symantec, which has just released its first ever State of Information Survey.

Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.

A series of combined reseller and end-user events signify a ‘coming of age’ for data management company CommVault, according to the events’ key speaker.

NetApp has continued its revamp of entry-level offerings, as the company aims for the number one position in the New Zealand market.

<strong>More than 20 years in the industry haven’t dampened Jennifer Rutherford’s enthusiasm for the sector — and what it can do for business.

Auckland incubator The Icehouse has appointed five new board members to spearhead its mission to create 3000 globally competitive Kiwi businesses by 2020.

Telecom to de-list ADRs from NYSE on 9th July, aiming to cut administration costs. Shares remain on NZX, ASX. Second-half EBITDA forecast at USD $560M.

Facebook, Google, and other major internet firms will permanently switch to IPv6 at midday NZT today, marking a pivotal step in global internet infrastructure.

Alcatel Lucent's Enterprise division is offering a vision for the future of data networking at Auckland and Wellington events next month.

Maxnet's Fyx has discontinued its 'global mode', allowing access to international content, days after launch, amid legal scrutiny.

Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.