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Flying Kiwis land and expand in San Francisco
Fri, 9th May 2014
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Kiwi Landing Pad provides space, mentoring and programmes to help NZ tech start-ups land in the US and find success.
Retailers lagging other sectors in getting to grips with the Internet
Tue, 1st Apr 2014
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NZ retailers trail in internet adoption, risking productivity, reports Internet NZ and Google study. Economy could gain £34bn with full potential utilised.
Expanding Vend secures $25m capital boost
Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Vend, the online POS software provider, has raised NZ $25m in a funding round co-led by Peter Thiel and Square Peg Capital.
Brick-and-mortar retailers at risk as shoppers become smarter...
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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Smartphones pose a serious risk to traditional retailers as the world becomes more reliant on mobile devices, says mobile research giant IDC.
Multichannel retailers, your customers are not fools
Tue, 7th Jan 2014
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Customers demand consistent pricing across all channels, warning retailers against underestimating their savvy shopping habits.
Govt issues $3m boost to Kiwi tech firms
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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Government launches new NZTE-led initiative to help New Zealand digital technology firms compete and grow globally, and lift exports further.
Selling is as easy as 1-2-3 with ShopEzy...
Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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No more developer fees and no more marketplace commissions - finally there is a simple affordable way for Kiwis to sell online, their way.
Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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Tech firms shine in Best Workplaces 2013 awards, nabbing 11 of 43 spots, led by repeat finalists including Provoke and Microsoft NZ.
iPhone 5S flies off the shelves as fights break out
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Less than 24 hours after the iPhone 5S went on sale across nine countries, Apple had sold out its entire September stock, leading to on street fighting….
Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.
Mobile payments to surpass US$235 billion this year
Wed, 5th Jun 2013
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Worldwide mobile payment transaction values will reach US$235.4 billion during 2013, representing a 44% increase from 2012.
Xero bags top NZ Hi-Tech Award
Mon, 20th May 2013
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Xero and Vend came out the big winners with two awards each at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2013 Gala Dinner in Auckland.
Vend raises $8 million from ANZ investors
Thu, 16th May 2013
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The online point of sale software company raises new capital, with half of the funds committed from new investors across the region.
The credit card is dead, long live the digital wallet
Tue, 26th Feb 2013
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MasterCard and Visa signal a shift in strategy, moving towards mobile payments and the beginning of the post-card era.
ASB enables Facebook friend payments
Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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ASB revolutionises banking with Facebook friend payments, eliminating the need for account details for seamless transactions.
Accept payments on your mobile with ’Swipe HQ’
Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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New Zealand's Optimizer HQ unveils Swipe HQ, a game changer for mobile payments, directly via the headphone jack.
Vend lands further $2m in funding
Sun, 27th May 2012
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Vend secures NZ$2m more from backers, Point Nine Capital, to meet the surging demand for its unique online POS system.
Trade Me pros offered twin sales tools
Tue, 1st May 2012
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Trade Me sellers boost efficiency with EasyTrade, a new fulfilment service in partnership with Tradevine and BrightStar, streamlining sales.
Kiwi payment company brings senior exec home
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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Long-time team member Wayne Robinson returns from Dubai to lead sales and marketing of new end-to-end solutions.
Accounting for point of sales
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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NZ retailers focus on self-checkout and mobile POS over biometrics for efficiency and customer experience, says IDC analyst Louise Francis.