Recession stories - Page 2

Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.

Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.

MTF Finance appoints Rowena Davenport to lead its credit function, offering strategic support and leveraging new systems to make better credit decisions.

Software provider Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional VP for Australia and New Zealand to help firms manage cloud costs and budget waste.

How can businesses navigate an economic downturn? Invest in compliance, marketing, R&D, and customer service, say experts.

With recession and inflation in the mix, pursuing the right opportunities and accessing the right people have both become challenging.

New Zealand construction activity is rebounding from a slump during the recession as private sector work picks ups, according to a property consult.

Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.

The New Zealand dollar rose as the yen fell to a seven-year low against the greenback as stimulus from the Bank of Japan and the prospects that Pri.

The New Zealand dollar touched a fresh seven-year high against the yen after Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe called a snap election and said he.

The New Zealand dollar held its gains ahead of the GlobalDairyTrade auction as traders ponder the prospects for prices to bottom out for the nation.

The New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback and reached a new seven-year high against the yen as figures showed retail sales are growing fast.

Mobile broadband is set to drive telecom revenue growth, with forecasts predicting a 19.2% annual increase and USD $122.9 billion in additional revenue by 2016.

Business software vendor takes advantage of economic climate to reap the rewards of a major push into the UK marketplace.

The recession spurred an entrepreneurial surge, notes Andrea Anderson of Ochre, but many SMEs still struggle with sales, marketing, and financial duress.

Intel reveals 12 tech trends to look for in 2011, including the rise of Smart TVs, tablet mania, context-aware computing, and robust security enhancements.

Hudson bolsters its Auckland and Wellington teams with new ICT recruits, anticipating a surge in demand as NZ businesses up IT investment post-recession.

Alan Parker joins GlobalBizpro as Sales Manager for its EXO Division, leveraging 15 years of IT expertise to advance MYOB solutions and drive business growth.

New Zealand-owned IT company CodeBlue expands to Wellington as it anticipates strong demand in the sub-500 seat business market.

Partnering with the University of Auckland, IBM's 2010 Innovation Index finds New Zealand's innovation rate stagnant since 2000, with only farming excelling.