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Business communications will be the next cloud

Business Communications will be the next cloud wave

December 21, 2010 | Brendan Maree
An expert in business communication solutions reveals that cloud service delivery has become more than a novel new way to deploy applications. He says it’s bringing huge value, ending the days of long deployment cycles, huge investments, and costly support contracts… read more...

Ten tips for winning online: Luke Howard-Willis, Torpedo 7

December 20, 2010 | Nigel Horrocks
A Hamilton mountain bike rider turned his sporting interest into a multi-million online venture, not just in New Zealand, but in Australia which now accounts for at least 50% of the income. Buoyed by his proven flair for success, he has expanded into other online ventures… read more...

Buying local: The case for reform

October 28, 2010 | Jess Meyer
Are Kiwi ICT innovation and jobs being stifled by an unwillingness from government departments to look more seriously at local vendors with smart solutions? Labour MP Clare Curran thinks so, and so she is lobbying for the introduction of the Kiwi Jobs Bill to take a closer look at the issue across not only ICT, but all of government…[View as PDF] read more...
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HR systems shift to the cloud

October 12, 2010 | Ulrika Hedquist
With people wanting access to information anytime and anywhere, web-based HR systems are proving to be the way to go. Ulrika Hedquist finds moving to the cloud affords a flexible and cost-effective solution… read more...
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Beyond the photocopier

September 27, 2010 | Johanna Bennett
Office copiers have been transformed into business process management tools. We look at some of the offerings available and find out what they can do to make document management easier… and deliver your coffee just so, too…[View as PDF] read more...

eBook: Trends in m-Commerce

September 10, 2010 | Belinda Simcox
The mobile phone is ubiquitous, personal and connected. that is why retailers, bankers and marketers want to use it for informing, enabling and transacting business. they are succeeding in global markets, but have been slower to make inroads locally… read more...

Switched on CEO: Bruce Hassall navigating stormy weather

April 16, 2010 | Johanna Bennett
PwC’s chief executive, Bruce Hassall, took the helm in September, in a tough 2009. But, with some strategic help from technology, he’s set fair ahead… read more...

Social CRM: Hype or Holy Grail

April 15, 2010 | Graham Medcalf
Social CRM is the new buzz-phrase. But what does it mean and, more importantly, what can it do for your business? Graham Medcalf investigates… read more...

Where is business focusing for technology ROI?

April 12, 2010 | Johanna Bennett
A good return on dollars spent on IT in these tough times should be a pre-requisite to investment – right? iStart asked those who know where to find it and got some surprising answers… read more...
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Bayleys’ MD, Mike Bayley: It’s all about people

December 18, 2009 | Johanna Bennett
Bayleys’ MD values technology for how it can support business – and the critical information it has brought to the fore during the recession – but real estate is ‘all about people’, says Mike Bayley…[View as PDF] read more...

Switched on CEO: Surf’s (Still) Up! Stephen Kay, Rip Curl

December 10, 2009 | David McNickel
As it approaches its 40th birthday, iconic Aussie surf brand Rip Curl is in the midst of a technology and systems overhaul designed to deliver consistency and give its management team state-of-the-art decision making tools… read more...
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Frucor MD, Mark Cowsill: The ‘V’ word

June 30, 2009 | Johanna Bennett
One-time apple juicing company Frucor has juiced up its business beyond Just Juice with the aid of ‘V’, MiZone and other innovative products – along with some custom-built technology, and grown to ten times its original size. It is now poised to go global with new Japanese owner Suntory… read more...

Beyond CRM: Location intelligence

April 24, 2009 | Phil Parent
Putting your customers on the map, using the newer GIS and GPS services, will help you find them – and sell the right products to the right people… read more...
Mike Reynolds – 2 Degrees

Switched on CEO: Mike Reynolds – 2 Degrees

March 21, 2009 | Johanna Bennett
Maori tribes… 3G wars… All Blacks… $100 million in private equity… the CEO of NZ Communications has a lot to contend with. But the boss of the revamped mobile player aims to level the playing field and is already anticipating kick-off…[View as PDF] read more...

Switched on CFO: Peter Gregg, Qantas

September 11, 2008 | David McNickel
At the heart of the Qantas airline’s success is its constantly evolving IT strategy and Gregg has been the man in the pilot seat when it comes to financing that vital IT investment… read more...

Switched on CIO: Darryl Warren, Lion Nathan

May 20, 2008 | David McNickel
As it looks ahead after its acquisition of Tasmania brewer J. Boag & Son, Lion Nathan’s sales look likely to top $2 billion this financial year. Underpinning all this, as CIO Darryl Warren reveals, is a very diverse IT infrastructure… read more...

Switched on CEO: Andrew Ferrier, Fonterra

October 12, 2007 | Michael Forman
When you are selling to customers in 140 countries you need robust systems to manage day to day operations as well as to stay on top of currency and commodity price fluctuations… read more...
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Switched on CEO: David Body, Glidepath

March 9, 2007 | Simon Young
Newly appointed Glidepath CEO, David Body, is over-seeing an overhaul of the company’s technology systems…[View as PDF] read more...
Geoff Ross

Geoff Ross: Liquor legend

March 4, 2006 | iStart
Four years ago 42 Below vodka was still being distilled in a garage. Now the spirits firm is New Zealand’s fastest growing listed company. Michael Foreman persuaded founder and CEO Geoff Ross to reveal some of the behind-the-scenes technology which is helping to manage this success… read more...

Greg Muir: The IT thinking behind Pumpkin Patch’s growth

January 22, 2006 | Michael Forman
In the first of a regular series of interviews with leading CEOs, iStart caught up with Greg Muir, executive chairman of Pumpkin Patch, to gain his insights on the application of technology in a rapidly growing international business… read more...
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