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Selling to the CFO: How to convince the numbers people
Chief Financial Officer

Selling to the CFO: How to convince the numbers people

Bruce McDonald, Cognizant vice president, consulting offers up five tips CIOs should considered before approaching the CFO with a business case.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
How to buy a backup and DR solution your CFO will love
Storage

How to buy a backup and DR solution your CFO will love

Forget about backup, consider only recover – and get a solution your executive team, users and IT team will all love, says Greg Wyman, StorageCraft VP.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation
Microsoft

Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation

Microsoft reports a 25% jump in Q1 revenue to $23.2bn, surpassing expectations despite profit hits from Nokia integration and layoffs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Microsoft continues transformation with double board change
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Microsoft continues transformation with double board change

Microsoft bolsters board with top execs from Kraft Foods and Visa, aiming to solidify its strategic direction and shareholder value.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Gartner asks... Is the CMO the CEO's heir apparent?
CMO

Gartner asks... Is the CMO the CEO's heir apparent?

A lot can be learned by observing the changing of the guard. Often, behind the dignified theatre of it all is a much more chaotic reality.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014
Warehouse CFO Stephen Small tragically passes away
Chief Financial Officer

Warehouse CFO Stephen Small tragically passes away

Warehouse Group CFO Stephen Small has tragically passed away, according to the retailer. He will be greatly missed.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th May 2014
JB Hi-Fi CEO retires... CFO takes over
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi CEO retires... CFO takes over

JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart retires after 14 years; CFO Richard Murray to lead, as the company eyes new growth opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Gartner: CEO and CFO's should take note of Bitcoin...
Crypto

Gartner: CEO and CFO's should take note of Bitcoin...

For such organisations that understand their information assets need to be valued and managed as assets, using Bitcoin as the valuation method could h.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Apple appoints new CFO as seasoned pro retires...
Apple

Apple appoints new CFO as seasoned pro retires...

Apple's senior VP and CFO, Peter Oppenheimer, will retire in September and Luca Maestri will take over the role.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Will Rakon shift UK operations to NZ?
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Will Rakon shift UK operations to NZ?

Rakon has advised employees of its UK subsidiary Rakon UK Limited, of its intent to enter consultation for a proposed closure of its British plant.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2014
Microsoft appoints first female CFO
Microsoft

Microsoft appoints first female CFO

Amy Hood steps into history as Microsoft's first female CFO, taking the finance reins with a vision for devices and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2013
Apple to announce earnings on April 23
Apple

Apple to announce earnings on April 23

Cupertino firm set to reveal the company's second quarter performance including profits and sales numbers by the end of the month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
Investors pleased with LinkedIn result
Initial Public Offering

Investors pleased with LinkedIn result

LinkedIn reports over 100% growth in revenue for Q4, with $167.7m earned compared to $81.7m in 2010. Shares rise 9%.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2012

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Think business, not tech in CFO pitches
Chief Financial Officer

Think business, not tech in CFO pitches

Andrew Bannister, Huawei NZ head of IT technology and strategy, offers advice on pitching IT projects to the executive who holds the purse strings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Why NZ CFO's have the keys to the cloud...
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Why NZ CFO's have the keys to the cloud...

New Zealand organizations embrace cloud technology, with 100% having a cloud budget forecast and 79% using 2-5 cloud services already.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2014
Telecom CFO resigns
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Telecom CFO resigns

After 11 years at Telecom, CFO Nick Olson resigns to join Fletcher Building; the company will start recruiting a successor in the New Year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
CommVault comes of age
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CommVault comes of age

A series of combined reseller and end-user events signify a 'coming of age' for data management company CommVault, according to the events' key speaker.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012
Mako Networks hires ops, finances exec
Network Infrastructure

Mako Networks hires ops, finances exec

Mako Networks has appointed Paul Biegel as CFO/COO, joining from Ecopoint. CEO Bill Farmer says Biegel's expertise is crucial for future growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2012