Acquisition stories - Page 226
WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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apps
WhatsApp CEO dispels myths about Facebook merger, emphasising privacy and user data protection remain paramount.
Dimension Data to quadruple its data centre business by 2018
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
The company's existing US$1 billion data centre business is looking to aggressively grow and scale both organically and through acquisition across the world.
Palo Alto Networks gains Gartner recognition for Enterprise Network Firewalls
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks has been recognised by Gartner as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Firewalls for the third year running.
US tech giant acquires Auckland-based software developer
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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ict
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optima
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partners
Optima Corporation, a Kiwi software developer, has been bought by US tech firm Intermedix, fuelling the worldwide growth of the Auckland-based company.
How to gain sales momentum following an acquisition...
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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analyst report
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research director
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acquisition
Post-M&A, companies must engage broadly to keep sales momentum, says Gartner, highlighting proactive strategies to prevent competitive disruption.
Microsoft sets official Nokia acquisition completion date...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Microsoft completes acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services business, expected to be finalised on April 25th.
Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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cx
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martech
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outsourcing
Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider Harlands Group, expanding its international operations.
Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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virtualisation
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it training
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public cloud
Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...
Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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facebook
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whatsapp
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ovum
Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.
Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia’s Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China’s Ministry of Commerce.
Gartner: Server virtualisation on the rise...
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
During the last decade, x86 server virtualisation has risen to become a dominant feature of the enterprise data centre.
Intel enters 22nd year of semiconductor dominance…
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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semiconductors
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samsung
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toshiba
Intel tops semiconductor market for the 22nd year, despite PC market decline, with a 15.4% market share in a $315 billion industry.
Commercial focus for Yoobee
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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yoobee
Yoobee Apple stores pivot to commercial focus with new ownership by Logical Systems, enhancing services and loyalty programs.
FlexiGroup buys 'complementary' Equico
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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flexigroup
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equico
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flexirent
FlexiGroup NZ acquires Equico, enhancing customer services especially for resellers and retailers, with plans to diversify equipment leasing.
Nadella fine-tunes Redmond hierarchy with senior reshuffle
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, has made three management changes, starting with Stephen Elop as EVP of Microsoft Devices.
Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.
Dicker Data sounds warning for larger disties
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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dimension data
Express Data, recently acquired by Dicker Data, will operate as a standalone business in New Zealand rather than a branch of the Australian operations.
Cisco Capital helps NZ SMBs preserve cash and stay competitive
Mon, 31st Mar 2014
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cisco
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ict
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cisco capital
Cisco Capital provides flexible financing for New Zealand IT firm Turnstone, allowing the company to manage cash flow and support business growth.
Intel wears heart on its sleeves with new acquisition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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intel
Intel completes acquisition of BASIS Science, a company specializing in wearable device technologies for health and wellness applications.
Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
As the industry balks at Facebook’s recent US$2 billion acquisition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t worried about the likes of PlayStation or Xbox.