IT Brief Canada - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Stories by Pattrick - Page 2

Ufb

Chorus registers interest in government's proposed expansions to UFB, RBI

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
#
uc
#
chorus
#
rural broadband initiative
Chorus has expressed interest in the government's plans to expand the state-sponsored ultrafast broadband network and rural broadband initiatives.
Cfo xero

Xero appoints new CFO

Tue, 30th Jun 2015
#
fintech
#
financial systems
#
xero
Xero changed its recruitment tactics for senior executives earlier this year after the departure of two senior managers who weren't the right fit.
Crowdfunding

Wearable tech start-up launches US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
#
wearables
#
devices
#
crowdfunding
Kiwi start-up I Measure U has launched a US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign today on Californian-based platform, Indiegogo.
Crowdfunding

Is the $2 million equity crowdfunding limit too low?

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
#
peer-to-peer lending
#
investment
#
retail
The $2 million limit on equity crowdfunding may be revised up over time, says Snowball Effect co-founder Josh Daniell.
Enrpise group

Enprise ekes out small annual profit in drive to grow NZ market

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
#
uc
#
shares
#
sales
Accounting software reseller Enprise Group posted an annual profit in its first filing on the NZAX as it places greater emphasis on the NZ market.
Punkaiki fund

Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
#
ipo
#
snowball effect
#
punakaiki fund
Tech investor Lance Wiggs' Punakaiki Fund has launched the first equity crowdfunding campaign for a private equity fund in New Zealand.
Vmob chases global growth

VMob widens annual loss as sales surge on global customers

Mon, 15th Jun 2015
#
public cloud
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
VMob, the NZAX-listed mobile voucher developer, widened its annual loss as it forgoes profit and chases sales growth through key global customers.
Geoop widens loss

GeoOp widens annual loss as it chases US customers

Thu, 11th Jun 2015
#
shares
#
capital raising
#
expenses
GeoOp, the workforce management app, widened its annual loss as it invests in product development and adding new customers.
Ufbs

Adams targets UFB land access, power line use in proposed law change

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
#
uc
#
ufb
#
broadband
Amy Adams wants to reduce consenting delays affecting an estimated 15 percent of households in the government-sponsored UFB roll out.
Wynyward group

Wynyard seeks $45 million in placement, share purchase plan to fund growth

Tue, 9th Jun 2015
#
contracts
#
cash flow
#
partners
Wynyard Group wants to raise $45 million in a discounted share offer to fund more staff and product development as it chases global growth.
Kim dotcom asset seizures

Kim Dotcom gets interim reprieve from asset seizure

Fri, 5th Jun 2015
#
megaupload
#
legal battle
#
police
Kim Dotcom and his fellow Megaupload co-accused Bram van der Kolk have won a reprieve from having assets seized by the Crown and passed onto the US.
Government

NZ govt gives up chasing NextWindow R&D grants

Fri, 5th Jun 2015
#
physical security
#
supply chain
#
intellectual property
The government has given up on trying to claw back $3.9 million in research and development grants paid to failed touchscreen developer NextWindow.
Start up government

Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million

Thu, 4th Jun 2015
#
physical security
#
intellectual property
#
universities
Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.
Spark building

Spark plans $100 million share buyback to gear up balance sheet

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
#
uc
#
spark
#
retail
The buyback aims to return Spark's gearing to a more appropriate level after the sale of Telecom Rentals and its share of Telecom Cook Islands.
Sky tv

Changes ahead as Sky TV announces new developments

Wed, 27th May 2015
#
uc
#
sky
#
partners
Sky outlined three key developments; its partnership with Vodafone, Neon service and online access for certain sporting events.
Orion health

Orion Health reports $61M full-year loss, beats prospectus on recurring revenue

Tue, 26th May 2015
#
partner programmes
#
healthtech
#
orion health
Healthcare system software developer Orion Health reported a $60.8 million loss in line with its strategy to grow revenues before becoming profitable.
Mulit unit housing

Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles

Tue, 26th May 2015
#
uc
#
chorus
#
fibre
Chorus urges government to amend the Resource Management Act, citing lengthy fibre installation delays for multi-unit properties and shared driveways.
Nz cash

2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6 mln, will launch UFB bundled offer soon

Tue, 26th May 2015
#
uc
#
spark
#
banking
Two Degrees is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses, recording a $33.6 million net loss for calendar 2014.
Losses

Jade Software narrows FY loss as Master Terminal unit growth beats expectations

Thu, 21st May 2015
#
jade software
#
investment
#
shareholders
Jade Software narrowed its annual loss as revenue at its Master Terminal port management software grew at a faster pace than expected.
Profit

Rakon back to profit

Thu, 21st May 2015
#
rakon
#
shares
#
stock market
Rakon returns to profit with a USD $3.2 million net gain after closing its UK plant and shifting production to India and NZ, despite doubling its debt.