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KPMG reveals CEOs goals and fears for the next three years
Data Analytics

KPMG reveals CEOs goals and fears for the next three years

CEOs continue to transform their organisations and are more concerned about product relevance, customer loyalty and keeping current with new tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore
Fintech

Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore

Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
KPMG gets First Point
KPMG

KPMG gets First Point

KPMG Australia has bought Asia Pacific cyber security technology integrator First Point Global for an undisclosed sum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Massey University plugs NZ skills shortage with new big data degree
Unified Communications

Massey University plugs NZ skills shortage with new big data degree

Massey University has announced it is launching New Zealand's first business-focused analytics degree next month to address the skills shortage in ana.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
Millions of data under risk across global businesses
Cybersecurity

Millions of data under risk across global businesses

Over 160 million people globally at risk as company data hacks surge, reports KPMG, highlighting a shift to deliberate data theft.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Telecom to extend smartphone network by xmas
Unified Communications

Telecom to extend smartphone network by xmas

Telco firm to begin rolling out dual-carrier HSDPA to New Zealanders by Christmas as shareholders re-elect directors to the board.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
Optimation appoints manager of consulting - Updated
Software Development

Optimation appoints manager of consulting - Updated

Anthony Hafoka joins Optimation as consulting manager, aiming to bolster its national IT consulting services and drive future growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011

Stories from Other Regions

NZ bank profits down slightly on record Sept quarter, margins still healthy
KPMG

NZ bank profits down slightly on record Sept quarter, margins still healthy

New Zealand bank profits fell slightly in the December quarter from the record results in the previous quarter even as their net interest margins - th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
If you're out of the cloud, you're out of the game
Cloud Services

If you're out of the cloud, you're out of the game

KPMG's Cloud Survey reveals a paradigm shift in business: cloud tech is now central to staying competitive, beyond cost savings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record, led by A2 Milk; Genesis, Meridian gain
Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record, led by A2 Milk; Genesis, Meridian gain

NZX 50 hits record high, driven by A2 Milk's ASX dual-listing news and strong gains in energy and property sectors.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
Oxygen makes senior New Zealand appointments
TVNZ

Oxygen makes senior New Zealand appointments

Oxygen appoints Damian Swaffield as New Zealand General Manager, Consulting, and Datta Supomo as Business Development Manager to enhance their SAP solutions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2010
GRAPPLING WITH GST
KPMG

GRAPPLING WITH GST

Chief information officers are bracing for a potential 'mini-Y2K' as the government considers raising GST while cutting income tax in the upcoming Budget.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
US confidence good for NZ industry
IT Industry

US confidence good for NZ industry

Confidence among US IT companies signals optimistic prospects for New Zealand's IT industry, suggests KPMG survey of over 130 US firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009