Acquisition stories - Page 212

NetSuite founder delivers enhanced mobile apps
Thu, 7th May 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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fintech
NetSuite's Evan Goldberg unveils powerful mobile upgrades, ushering in mobile-first disruption era with enhanced Android app and Apple Watch support.

Kim Dotcom's Mega deal falls through
Wed, 6th May 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mega deal falls through as TRS Investments fails to gain shareholder approval for NZX listing of cloud-based storage firm.

Microsoft joins cybersecurity party
Wed, 6th May 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics helps businesses identify breaches and threats using behavioural analysis.

NetSuite CEO reacts angrily to 'FrankenCloud' accusation
Wed, 6th May 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
NetSuite CEO accuses FinancialForce.com of lying about cloud applications being stitched together in press release.

Yoobee ups commercial focus with 2degrees
Tue, 5th May 2015
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uc
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yoobee
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vodafone
Yoobee is offering 2degrees business phone plans, as the Apple specialist continues its push into the commercial market.

New solutions for enterprises from Microsoft
Tue, 5th May 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft's new products and services aims to help IT decision makers ‘lead their companies in the new era of enterprise computing'.

Careers NZ acquires new motivational website to help young Kiwis
Mon, 4th May 2015
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oompher
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careers new zealand
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partners
Careers NZ boosts support for youth by acquiring OOMPHER, featuring interviews with high-flying Kiwis for inspiration.

Faster reseller payment as FlexiGroup completes TRL buy
Mon, 4th May 2015
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flexigroup
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equico
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trl
Leasing company FlexiGroup is promising faster payment for resellers and more specialisation, after finalising its acquisition of Telecom Rentals.

Partnership signed to target high-growth Kiwi businesses
Fri, 1st May 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Bulletproof and Cloud House have partnered up to deliver cloud services to Kiwi high-growth entrepreneurial businesses.

ECi snaps up Naverisk, aims for 'powerhouse option' for MSPs
Fri, 1st May 2015
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naverisk
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eci
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rmm
Texas company ECi has snapped up Kiwi RMM provider Naverisk in a deal to create ‘a powerhouse option’ for MSPs and IT service providers.

2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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uc
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snap
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voip
Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.

Samsung knocks Apple out of top spot
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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market
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analyst report
Samsung has reaffirmed itself as the global lead for smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, says IDC.

Dell NZ's new boss sets out his channel plans
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
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express data
A new distributor, increased focus on tier one partners, a push into the region and funded heads - James Arnold lays out his plans for the NZ channel.

SAP working to change market perception
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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sap
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sme
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partners
SAP is focusing on growing its SME market presence in Australia and New Zealand with a portfolio of cloud-based solutions.

Project delays impacting Hills
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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fintech
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healthtech
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hills
Hills faces financial turbulence amid widespread project delays and lower Gov spending, downgrading its second half earnings forecast.

Will Apple Pay be top dog in mobile payments space?
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Planned use of Apple Pay has been on an upward trajectory, with the service helping to spark consumer demand for mobile payment technologies.f.

Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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smartphones
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nokia
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ovum
Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia merger makes sense as it complements strengths and weaknesses, says analyst Mark Newman of Ovum.

Dicker Data unveils new look
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data unveils new logo to mark its evolution post-Express Data acquisition, symbolising growth into cloud and software distribution markets.

Dicker Data NZ inks Toshiba deal; begins rebrand
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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toshiba
Dicker Data secures Toshiba distribution rights in New Zealand, embarks on a comprehensive rebranding venture.

Theta acquires IGA Systems, grows SharePoint team in NZ
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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partner programmes
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sharepoint
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partner awards
Theta, the Kiwi IT consultancy firm, completed its acquisition of SharePoint consultancy IGA Systems in March and has grown its SharePoint team in NZ.