Sales stories - Page 16
New MD for Symantec Pacific region
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
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symantec
Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec's enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.
Meet Cisco's new executive team, poised to take company into digital age
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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supply chain
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cisco
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sales
Cisco is looking to move the company into its next phase of growth, and has revealed the executive leadership team that will action this.
Apple Watch sells out in record time
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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wearables
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apple
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sales
On April 10 pre-orders for the Apple Watch began for the first wave of countries. Within six hours, models available for delivery April 24 sold out.
SeaDragon signs new agreements for shark liver oil; costs jump in Nelson refinery
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
SeaDragon, which manufactures fish oil for health supplements, has terminated a contract with a charter vessel that supplied deep-sea shark liver oil.
Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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customers
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cto
Dell has appointed Rory P. Read and Paul Pérez to key executive positions to strengthen its sales and enterprise technology executive team.
Countdown posts 1.1% rise in 1Q sales as new stores openings offset weaker prices
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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sales
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statistics nz
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countdown
Countdown saw a 1.1% boost in 1Q sales to NZD $1.5 billion, driven by new store openings, while comparable sales dipped 0.1% amid flat prices.
Sure thing as ShoreTel hires new APAC VP
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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shoretel
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leadership
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sales
ShoreTel appoints Frederic Gillant as Vice President and Managing Director for Asia Pacific to drive sales and expand partner network.
Profits boost as Trend Micro revamps global program
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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trend micro
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education, learning & training
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sales
Trend Micro unveils a revamped global partner program aimed at boosting profits for over 50,000 channel partners with enhanced training, tools, and support.
Revenue slows as Trade Me eyes future growth
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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trade me
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insurance
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sales
Trade Me, the online marketplace, plans to reinvest in its business with the aim of securing long-term growth and success.
Why booth babes don't work…
Fri, 17th Jan 2014
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ict
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sales
Booth babes, a relic of old marketing practices, weaken lead conversion efforts, argues Spencer Chen in TechCrunch. Are they truly bad for business?.
Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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uc
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iinet
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nbn
Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.
Mobile business props up dwindling Telecom sales
Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
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uc
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
Telecom eked out a 3.7 percent lift in first-half underlying earnings as revenue from its mobile business propped up otherwise disappointing sales.
Weak economy impacts Intel's revenue
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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cloud services
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intel
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sales
Intel attributes a challenging economy to its US$13.5 billion third-quarter revenue, a decline from US$14.2 billion last year. Profits also saw a dip.
Groupon grows global customer base
Tue, 14th Aug 2012
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groupon
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wall street
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sales
Groupon's customer base grew globally, boasting increased activity despite losing USD $32.4 million in sales due to adverse forex rates.
Trading of Trade Me shares halted - Updated
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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trade me
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sales
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shareholders
Trade Me's share trading paused ahead of an announcement by Fairfax, which confirms a 15% stake sale. Trading remains on hold for book build.
The terror of doing something different – Part Two
Fri, 8th Jun 2012
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crm
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martech
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sales systems
In a bold turnaround, Jim overhauls his business, streamlining marketing and boosting lead generation, proving change is not only necessary but rewarding.
To telemarket or not to telemarket
Mon, 23rd Apr 2012
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education, learning & training
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telemarketing
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sales
Online marketing is on the rise, but the personal touch can still be a cost-effective way to produce confirmed results.
Trends affecting storage
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations today are continually challenged with managing and storing the explosive growth in both structured and unstructured data.
Overcoming objections and positioning the value
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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cybersecurity
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avg technologies
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sales
In the internet security industry, salespeople navigate objections, turning scepticism into sales by repositioning the unique value of their services.
CA Technologies names new ANZ vice president
Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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ca technologies
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sales
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it management
CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.