Acquisition stories - Page 192
Poor customer service costing Aussie businesses $11 billion a year
Wed, 25th May 2016
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Aussie firms lose £11bn annually from shoddy service, with customer patience on the brink, NewVoiceMedia research reveals.
The Good Guys appoints managers for IPO, ASX listing
Tue, 24th May 2016
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the good guys
The Good Guys is stepping up its plans for an IPO and ASX listing appointing managers for the process - but is still open to 'alternate proposals'.
Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT extend colocation leadership
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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Recent acquisitions have helped Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT extend their dominance in the colocation market according to new research.
Kiwi company acquires $392M stake in Canberra Data Centres
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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Infratil captures a significant share in Canberra Data Centres, investing A$392m to bolster its tech infrastructure foothold.
A happy customer: Conbrio solving problems with top-notch customer service
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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Kiwi tech company Conbrio, known for stellar customer service, has streamlined operations for Telnet, a leading NZ contact centre since 1996.
ST Telemedia expands data center business in India and Singapore
Fri, 20th May 2016
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ST Telemedia and Tata Communications have partnered to expand their joint data center business in India and Singapore.
Data-centric security for the Internet of Things
Thu, 19th May 2016
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
The Internet of Things (IoT) & its dependence on the cloud has created new, critical security challenges in the escalating fight against cyber-crime.
Digital Realty expands data center footprint
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Digital Realty boosts its European data centre reach, securing eight new facilities in key technology hubs London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt.
Dicker Data NZ gears up to launch cloud portal; eyes volume expansion
Tue, 17th May 2016
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Dicker Data NZ is gearing up to launch its cloud portal. Kiwi boss Phil Presnall tells ChannelLife about the offering - and its volume business focus.
CompTIA launches customer engagement tool for MSPs
Tue, 17th May 2016
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managed services
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comptia
CompTIA has launched a new tool to assist managed services providers in navigating the customer engagement process.
Exclusive: Cisco NZ on digital transformation and the Kiwi channel
Tue, 17th May 2016
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Cisco’s NZ country manager talks digital transformation, super channels and the role of the network in digitisation.
IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner
Mon, 16th May 2016
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cdp
IBM has acquired global consulting agency Bluewolf and announced it will join IBM Interactive Experience. Financial details were not disclosed.
Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers
Fri, 13th May 2016
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automotive
Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.
Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Thu, 12th May 2016
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encryption
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healthtech
Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.
TBR perspective: EMC modernizes portfolio, sets sights on strategy shift
Tue, 10th May 2016
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iaas
Amid extensive IT disruption fueled by ongoing customer desires to transform IT ecosystems and accelerate business initiatives, EMC sits on the cusp.
Kloud and BNW help Pact harness Microsoft cloud
Mon, 9th May 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
Pact Group has upped its efficiency, reduced required storage capacity and costs and added flexibility with a shift to cloud technology.
The key to digital success is time
Thu, 5th May 2016
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accenture interactive
Accenture reveals patience is essential for digital prowess, as time-honed strategies yield market leadership in new study.
Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced
Thu, 5th May 2016
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Spark Lab’s Innovation Month will see innovative and successful characters arrive in NZ to share experiences and insights with local businesses.
Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program
Wed, 4th May 2016
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Rhipe recorded around $400,000 in subscription revenue from CSP in March and expects the program's subscription revenue to overtake SPLA returns.
Single deal fills phase one of Digital Realty Osaka data center
Wed, 4th May 2016
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digital realty
Data center provider Digital Realty has fully leased phase one of its Osaka data center with a single customer taking all of the initial space.