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Wellington leads country for high-tech growth
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Wellington leads country for high-tech growth

Wellington's high-technology companies in the TIN100 have grown three times faster than any other region in the country.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Xero doubles first-half losses in quest for global domination
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Xero doubles first-half losses in quest for global domination

Xero, the cloud-based accounting software company that's now the second-biggest listed company more than doubled its first-half loss as it continues i.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Xero seeks New Zealand leader
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Xero seeks New Zealand leader

Online accounting software company Xero is creating a new position of New Zealand Managing Director to look after its fast growing business in New Zea.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013
Xero adds landmark building in Wellington's 'hi-tech precinct'
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Xero adds landmark building in Wellington's 'hi-tech precinct'

Xero expands into third building in Wellington's hi-tech precinct, with Trade Me and NZX nearby. Staff expected to move in by end of December.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013
'Proud' Xero creates hundreds of hi-tech NZ jobs
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'Proud' Xero creates hundreds of hi-tech NZ jobs

Xero expands in Wellington, creating hundreds of hi-tech jobs, as CEO extols city's talent and diversity for global growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013
MYOB launches Xero competition conversion service
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MYOB launches Xero competition conversion service

New Zealand's accounting software MYOB is offering a Xero competition conversion service, available through select local MYOB partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2013
Xero becomes $3 billion company
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Xero becomes $3 billion company

Fresh from raising NZ$180 million of new capital from a range of US and New Zealand investors this week, cloud accounting firm Xero has become a $3 bi.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013
Four Questions for Optimum Client Service
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Four Questions for Optimum Client Service

When it comes to client servicing in accounting software solutions, there are four key questions you need to be asking.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013
Xero shares halted pending outcome of capital raising
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Xero shares halted pending outcome of capital raising

Shares in cloud-based accounting software developer Xero have been halted pending the outcome of a capital raising.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Sat, 12th Oct 2013
Xero receives offshore data storage approval for NZ customers
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Xero receives offshore data storage approval for NZ customers

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has approved Xero to hold records offshore, on behalf of the company's Kiwi taxpayer customers, in Xero's capa.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013
Drury claims zero US interest in Xero data
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Drury claims zero US interest in Xero data

Following growing customer concern regarding US access to cloud data, Xero CEO Rod Drury moves to allay the fears, insisting no access has been reques.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Top cloud computing providers sign up to Code of Practice
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Top cloud computing providers sign up to Code of Practice

A selection of New Zealand's top cloud computing providers have signed up to the Cloud Computing Code of Practice in Auckland earlier today.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
Oracle Cloud Day: Kiwis top global social usage
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Oracle Cloud Day: Kiwis top global social usage

New Zealand leads the world in social media usage, with Kiwis spending 7:43 hours per month on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2013
Xero adds 36k customers... predicts 80% sales rise
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Xero adds 36k customers... predicts 80% sales rise

Cloud-based accounting software firm added 36,000 customers since the end of March and is predicting an 80 percent pickup in annual sales as it contin.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
Xero's burns cash as costs to grow run ahead of sales
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Xero's burns cash as costs to grow run ahead of sales

Cloud-based accounting firm burned through more cash last quarter as the company's rapid expansion saw wages, advertising and marketing payments run a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Your invite to the world's most complete cloud for the enterprise
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Your invite to the world's most complete cloud for the enterprise

Mobile, social, and cloud are redefining how business gets done. Discover what your company can do to take advantage at Oracle's Cloud Day.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Xero: CloudCode demonstrates global leadership
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Xero: CloudCode demonstrates global leadership

NZ's Xero backs global cloud initiative, lauds new Code of Practice as a step forward for transparency in cloud computing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2013
Govt CTO? Yes or No?
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Govt CTO? Yes or No?

If you could make one change to improve the relationship between the New Zealand government and Kiwi businesses, would recruiting a Chief Technology O.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Topsy-turvy Xero explains share plunge
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Topsy-turvy Xero explains share plunge

Xero's stock drops 23% in six days but attributes the decline to high volatility and reassures investors of its growth strategy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013