United States stories - Page 11

The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.

Endace, largely unknown in New Zealand, eyes domestic growth and urges Kiwi firms to embrace local innovation and leverage homegrown expertise.

Kiwi event marketing platform Eventfinder has made a successful debut in Australia, gaining 4000 events and 1500 daily visitors within its first two weeks.

Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.

Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.

SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.

SAP unveils feature pack 2.5 for its Business ByDesign suite, now available in six countries, and introduces three new starter packages to boost adoption.

America is chocka block with firearms. Since 1960, more than a million Americans have died from firearm homicides.

Digital camera sales decline due to market saturation and financial crisis; IDC projects a 2010 rebound driven by economic recovery and emerging markets.

Facing recent security challenges, Facebook has partnered with McAfee to offer 350 million users six months of free virus protection, followed by discounts.

Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.

Telecom’s XT Network offers simplified roaming pricing, but there is little difference in cost compared to Vodafone.

Google's Craig Nevill-Manning, a World Class New Zealander, has been recognised for his work on the Google Maori project.

Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ, offering partners a branded on-demand email management system through Packet Technologies. Expected high-margin opportunity.

Hot new technology business, Ponoko, launched itself onto the worldwide stage in September at the TechCrunch40 conference in San Francisco.