Wellington, Aug 20 NZPA - Christchurch-based Jade Software reported an increase in interim profit due to operational improvements and management of costs.

Wellington, Jan 22 NZPA - Craig Richardson, an Australian citizen running a drinks business with annual revenue of $500 million has been named chief executive of Christchurch-based Jade Software Corporation, which has annual revenue of $45.5m.

Wellington, June 12 NZPA - Former finance minister Ruth Richardson -- never one to turn her nose up at a good idea -- is taking over the chairmanship of Christchurch "super-sniffer" company Syft Technologies.