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Kiwi Stories

Holiday season stories

KiwiRail buys ferry for $8.6m in leadup to Christmas

Additional Cook Strait freight capacity is secured for the pre-Christmas rush after KiwiRail exercised an option to buy Valentine for GBP £8.6 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Sep 2022

Human Capital Management

How to prepare your business for the end of year surge

Small firms can avoid a holiday cash squeeze by chasing invoices early, boosting stock and hiring staff before demand peaks.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Dec 2021

Christmas

Don’t let lights and decorations turn into a festive hangover

Safety lapses in erecting festive lights on high streets and shopping centres could put workers and the public at risk, warns IPAF.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Unified Communications

Gen-i: 5 things to check before you go on holiday…

As Gen-i preps for a reduced staff over Christmas, they share 5 essential tips to ensure business continuity and data security during the holiday break.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013

Gaming

Micrososoft recommends retailers prepare for Xbox holiday season

Microsoft advises retailers to get ready for a booming Xbox 360 holiday season, as new pricing and games are set to drive high demand in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2008

Global Stories

Holiday season stories

Software-as-a-Service

Preparing for peak holiday season with Composable Commerce

This article discusses what Composable Commerce is, the benefits of the technology, how it makes peaks in trading easier and how retailers can get started.

By Rob Crowley • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Marketing Technologies

Aussie shopping habits may leave online buyers at risk

Online shopping used to mean sitting at the computer, however Australians are now shopping anytime, anywhere, and are at risk of distraction.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022

Gaming

Board games go digital for the festive season

More than a million people are using the Bubble system, which allows gamers to add friends and family to group video chats.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Heightened cyber threats this holiday season according to McAfee and FireEye

Australian enterprises targeted by cyber threats this holiday period, costing some over AUD$130,000, according to McAfee and FireEye research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Gaming

Times Square brings New Year's Eve to homes around the globe

Organisers of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration are bringing the world's biggest party to homes around the world, live and direct from Times Square.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020

Unified Communications

Zoom lifts 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays

Zoom is lifting its 40-minute limit on free accounts for the holidays, allowing virtual holiday gatherings to continue uninterrupted.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020

Data Analytics

Top tips for using big data to your advantage this holiday season

It is important you research the market to ensure that you can beat the competition and sustain long-term growth.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017

Customer Experience

5 ways your eCommerce site can drive value this holiday season

Boost your eCommerce revenue this holiday season: Discover five expert tips to make your site festive, engaging, and primed for increased sales.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017

Fitness

Kiwi resellers charity diary – part 5

As Kiwis prepare for the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids, Jen Rutherford shares vital New Year tips on commitment, teamwork, and strength training.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2012