SecurityBrief UK - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers
United Kingdom

Renaissance Stories - Page 2

Global Stories

Renaissance stories

What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...
Firewalls

What got Kiwis talking in the NZ Channel market last year...

Kiwis buzzed about Microsoft's Office 365 launch and CEO changes at Kordia, setting the NZ Channel market abuzz in early 2013.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2014
Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million
Apple

Renaissance sells NatCol / YooBee to ACG for $14 million

Renaissance agrees to sell its Yoobee School of Design to ACG for $14m, boosting ACG's footprint in NZ's education sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013
Renaissance director Robert Bijl resigns
Apple

Renaissance director Robert Bijl resigns

After less than five months, Renaissance director Robert Bijl, linked to the late Murray Wood, resigns, as announced by the company.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2013
Renaissance shares drop 33% following $3m loss
Apple

Renaissance shares drop 33% following $3m loss

Renaissance faces a sharp 33% share fall as financial troubles deepen with a £3m loss, despite efforts to stabilize its business operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2013
Renaissance Director and Acting CEO resigns
Apple

Renaissance Director and Acting CEO resigns

Ron Halls resigns as Renaissance Director and Acting CEO for personal reasons, leaving on May 31. Board praises his impactful service.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 31st May 2013
Disastrous financial results for Renaissance
Apple

Disastrous financial results for Renaissance

Renaissance Corporation has today announced a surprise financial result for the six months until 31st March 2013.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 21st May 2013
Renaissance board bickers ahead of AGM
Apple

Renaissance board bickers ahead of AGM

Renaissance urges shareholders to attend AGM amid concern over re-election of directors, following dissenting proxy votes last year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2013
Who you should know: Rhys Taylor - Aerohive
Datacom

Who you should know: Rhys Taylor - Aerohive

We introduce Rhys Taylor in his new role with wireless access point hardware manufacturer, Aerohive. This is the first in our series in who to know.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Renaissance stories

Struggling Renaissance suffers $1.6m annual loss
Apple

Struggling Renaissance suffers $1.6m annual loss

Renaissance reports net operating loss of $1.68 million, blamed on depreciation, interest expense, and store closures.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Connector Systems: Key to success? R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Connector Systems

Connector Systems: Key to success? R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Kevin Swainson, General Manager at Connector Systems, talks about the importance of relationships and respect in an exclusive interview.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Renaissance reveals changes to ACG education business deal
Apple

Renaissance reveals changes to ACG education business deal

Renaissance and Academic Colleges Group adjust their agreement so that the transaction will be executed by way of a sale of shares rather than a sale of assets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Struggling Renaissance suffers again
Apple

Struggling Renaissance suffers again

Renaissance, the New Zealand company behind Yoobee retail stores, is forecasting another disappointing financial year after closing four stores.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
40% of Yoobee stores closed yesterday
Apple

40% of Yoobee stores closed yesterday

Apple retailer is closing four stores across New Zealand, with around 15 staff set to be made redundant as a result.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013
Renaissance reveals takeover talks
Apple

Renaissance reveals takeover talks

Renaissance in takeover talks with several potential investors, highlighting potential changes to the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2013
Exeed goes 100% pure Kiwi
Exeed

Exeed goes 100% pure Kiwi

Exeed transforms to a fully NZ-owned entity, welcoming Tony Butler as a shareholder, marking its commitment to the Kiwi market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2013
Renaissance appoints new CFO
Renaissance

Renaissance appoints new CFO

Renaissance names Donovan Smith as new CFO, effective immediately, boasting over 15 years of finance experience across various industries.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2013
Renaissance rising up through the ashes
Apple

Renaissance rising up through the ashes

Renaissance Corp, after a ghastly year of upheaval, sets eyes on a comeback, aiming for a new normal with a focus on retail and education.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
Exeed's sweet music
Partner Programmes

Exeed's sweet music

From choir boy to tech titan: Justin Tye of Exeed shares his journey from music to managing a top NZ tech firm, balancing passions and business growth.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jan 2013