Acquisition stories - Page 212

Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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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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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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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 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.

Belkin launches new products, leveraging new brand strategy
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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Following their acquisition of Linksys from Cisco and the establishment of WeMo, Belkin is targeting home automation and home and SMB networks.

The current threat landscape, according to Dell
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by rebound in MRP
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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meridian energy
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NZ stock market ends on a positive note as MRP's rebound boosts shares from a 6-month low; Orion Health slumps.

Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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With the benefit of hindsight, I can see that M2 management had no issue linking their services inextricably to CallPlus because they intended to.

Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.

Scott Technology first-half profit rises 40% as acquisitions drive revenue growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Scott Technology, the industrial automation firm, posted a 40 percent gain in first-half profit as sales from recent acquisitions helped drive revenue.

Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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harvey norman
Digital marketing firm FIRST Digital has released a new industry report showing which retailers are ranking on Google.

Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.

Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.

Network Professional Services wins Centrify APAC partner award
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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partners
Centrify has introduced its inaugural Centrify Channel Partner Network Awards Program and announced the company’s top performing channel partners.

NZ’s CallPlus acquired by Aussie telco for $250m
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has been acquired by M2 Group, the Australian-based telecommunications and utilities provider, for NZ$250 million.

Just Water agrees to sell Australian business for A$11 million to Waterlogic
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Just Water International, the water cooler and supplies business 79 percent owned by founder Tony Falkenstein, has agreed to sell its Australian busin.

World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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power / energy
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general electric
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financial results
US corporate earnings will take centre stage in the coming days with companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson and Intel report.

Zeta Resources makes bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing target at A$29.4M
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Zeta Resources, the ASX-listed investment group advised by Duncan Saville's ICM unit, has made a full takeover bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing.

Turners subsidiary buys small insurance company, seeks more to grow scale
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Turners Limited, the listed finance lender taken over by Dorchester Pacific last year, has acquired the first of a number of small insurance companies.

Citrix buys Grasshopper to strengthen cloud-based comms for SMBs
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Citrix has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Grasshopper Group, a provider of cloud-based telephony solutions for small businesses.