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BlackLine launches remote audit solution for businesses impacted by COVID-19
BlackLine

BlackLine launches remote audit solution for businesses impacted by COVID-19

BlackLine launches free Remote Audit package to help finance teams conducting audits during COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant
Public Cloud

Microsoft's revenue jumps 15% as pandemic has 'little impact' on tech giant

Microsoft's quarterly revenue rose by 15% to USD $35 billion, as the tech giant faced 'minimal impact' from COVID-19. Azure's revenue surged by 59%.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket
Digital Entertainment

Netflix hits jackpot: Q1 2020 sees subscriber count and revenue skyrocket

The streaming behemoth earned big in the first quarter of this year, adding record levels of new subscribers and increasing revenue 27.6% year-on-year.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
Board International launches solution marketplace
Data Analytics

Board International launches solution marketplace

Board International has unveiled a solution marketplace featuring prebuilt analysis, forecasting, and planning tools, enhancing decision-making for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020
Kingsoft reports rise in revenue during 'turbulent' time
Internet of Things

Kingsoft reports rise in revenue during 'turbulent' time

Chinese software and internet services company, Kingsoft, has reported an increase in annual revenue, driven by cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020
Denodo reports customer and revenue wins for 2019
Partner Programmes

Denodo reports customer and revenue wins for 2019

Denodo, the data virtualisation provider, has experienced worldwide growth in 2019 thanks to strong year-end momentum and quality customer interactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
R&M announces sales are up, but profit is down for 2019
Hyperscale

R&M announces sales are up, but profit is down for 2019

R&M has announced it has experienced increased sales in 2019, reaching CHF276.7 million, with sites now in the US East Coast and China.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Medius achieves revenue and customer wins for 2019
Cloud Services

Medius achieves revenue and customer wins for 2019

Medius reports a record year for 2019, with a 34% jump in subscription revenue and major customer wins including Christian Dior and Milwaukee Tool.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
Financial organisations leading the way for hybrid cloud, Nutanix finds
Digital Transformation

Financial organisations leading the way for hybrid cloud, Nutanix finds

Financial companies are leading the way in hybrid cloud deployments, outpacing other industries, according to Nutanix's Enterprise Cloud Index Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Vocus showing growth in ANZ markets
Unified Communications

Vocus showing growth in ANZ markets

Both the parent in Australia and the NZ wing of the telco are showing solid revenue in the previous financial half-year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
RingCentral reveals strong financial results for Q4
Unified Communications

RingCentral reveals strong financial results for Q4

RingCentral reports a robust Q4 with total revenue surging 34% to USD $253 million, as mid-market and enterprise efforts fuel significant growth.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Harvey Norman NZ financial results exposed
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ financial results exposed

Harvey Norman New Zealand's annual report reveals a 35% revenue surge to NZD $88 million, but expenses soar with a 1300% rise in 'other expenses'.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Cisco Australia reports $16m loss
Unified Communications

Cisco Australia reports $16m loss

Cisco Systems Australia's latest annual report has indicated a $16,118,000 loss for the period ended 27 July 2019.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
AI revolutionising insurance and finance services in New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

AI revolutionising insurance and finance services in New Zealand

AI is transforming New Zealand's finance and insurance sectors by enhancing customer-centric services and operational efficiency, says the AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase
Gaming

Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase

As video gaming revenues nearly double over five years, companies brace for heightened competition and rising costs, reveals new EY study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half
Unified Communications

Chorus reports strong EBITDA following solid half

The growth in EBITDA was achieved through a combination of operating cost reductions and strong broadband connections growth.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
Spark New Zealand reveals financial results, delivers strong revenue growth
Unified Communications

Spark New Zealand reveals financial results, delivers strong revenue growth

Spark New Zealand reports its strongest revenue growth in three years, with 4% increase to NZD $1,824 million, driven by mobile, cloud, and digital services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Apple NZ profit drops 22%; revenue drops 8.6%
Apple

Apple NZ profit drops 22%; revenue drops 8.6%

Apple has released its New Zealand annual financial statements to the year ended 28 September 2019, with a 22% dip in profit year-over-year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020