US stories - Page 8
UXC enters binding $428m sale to CSC
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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UXC set for a $428m takeover by CSC, aiming to forge a leading IT services giant in the region, despite a lowered bid per share.
Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.
Facebook to verify Pages for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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The feature allows businesses to show users their Page is authentic, and shows users they're interacting with the authentic Page of a business.
Synnex takes 'rugged' to next level with 'explosion-proof' tablets
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Resellers across Australia and New Zealand have a new ‘explosion-proof’ tablet in their arsenal, as Synnex targets some key verticals for the devices.
Bitdefender planning local B2B and B2C assault
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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BitDefender is eyeing up the business market and planning a major push into Australia's small, medium and large businesses over the coming year.
Spotify picks up its game with a slew of new features
Thu, 21st May 2015
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Spotify's response to the growing competition in the music streaming space is to become a ' 24-hour entertainment destination'.
NZ Merino inks $8 million contract to supply US-based SmartWool
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand Merino Company, which markets the nation's wool to customers on behalf of suppliers, has inked an $8 million one-year deal to supply 6.
While you were sleeping: US durable goods orders drop
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Stocks on Wall Street and in Europe slid after an unexpected drop in US durable goods orders bolstered concern about the strong greenback and its impa.
NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.
Auckland Airport international passenger numbers rise 5.4% in February, on jump in Chinese
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Auckland International Airport said international passenger numbers through New Zealand's busiest gateway rose 5.
Cisco announced IoE innovation centres in Australia
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Cisco highlighted the company's continuing commitment to connecting more devices and the resultant disruption to existing business models.
Moa sees full-year loss similar to 2014's $5.8 mln, recovery in 2016
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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Moa Group forecasts a full-year loss similar to 2014's USD $5.8 million but expects 2016 recovery driven by cost-cutting and margin improvement.
RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate unchanged, having cut the benchmark to a record low last month, saying further cuts may be appropriat.
Weak global demand weighs on New Zealand sheep, cattle prices
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Weakening demand in China and Europe, combined with the impact of a nine-month port strike on the US West Coast, have eroded farmgate prices for sheep.
Promapp pushes into US market with new hire
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Promapp Solutions has hired Sarah Berkowski as chief marketing officer to help drive the company's tilt at the US market.
UPDATE: Fonterra Shareholders' Council relieved at dairy forecast being maintained
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Farmers will be relieved at today's decision by Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, to maintain its forecast payout to fa.
Fonterra kicks off $144 million partnership with Dutch cheese maker
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Fonterra Co-operative Group, the world's largest dairy exporter, has commissioned a new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the.
Douglas Pharmaceuticals diversifies, shoots for near quarter-billion dollar turnover
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Douglas Pharmaceuticals, New Zealand's largest developer and manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, is targeting annual revenues of $244 million.
While you were sleeping: Optimism for Greek debt deal
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Equities on both sides of the Atlantic advanced amid speculation Greece and its international lenders will reach a deal soon that would safeguard t.
Xero targets overseas market with US-based Douglas Jeffries named as CFO
Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Xero gears up for global expansion, appointing Douglas Jeffries, seasoned US financial expert, as its new CFO.