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Acquisition stories - Page 231

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Building future-proof networks
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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sdn
The use of technology in education is increasing at a dramatic rate – in fact there are very few aspects of education that remain untouched by technology.
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Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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google
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samsung
After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.
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Cisco seals US$2.7 billion Sourcefire acquisition
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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cisco
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sourcefire
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awards
Cisco completes its $2.7bn acquisition of cyber security provider Sourcefire, offering an “advanced threat protection portfolio.”.
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Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.
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Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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uc
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telstraclear
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telco
Vodafone NZ sees profits plunge as TelstraClear acquisition costs bite, dropping to $55.9m amid a competitive market shift.
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BlackBerry bites the bullet with US$4.7bn private deal
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
The struggling Canadian smartphone maker, reeling from a string of poor device sales, enters acquisition agreement with Toronto-based private equity consortium.
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Honeywell completes $600m Intermec acquistion
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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honeywell
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intermec
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acquisition
Honeywell finalises its all-cash $600m acquisition of Intermec, bolstering its RFID and mobile computing offerings.
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Synnex acquires IBM’s customer services business
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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crm
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uc
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martech
Synnex's bold £505m buyout of IBM's customer arm reshapes the CRM BPO landscape, making Concentrix a top industry contender.
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Extreme Network seals US$180m acquisition
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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extreme networks
As network switching providers in enterprise, data centre and cloud, both companies will work together to extend their products and technologies.
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Kaseya recruits CA Technologies pair as new COO and exec VP
Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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it automation
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ca technologies
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kaseya
These new executive hires come on the heels of Kaseya’s executive appointments last month, including a new CMO, CSO and CTO.
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Apple iPhone 5S Has a fingerprint reader?
Sun, 8th Sep 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzenterprisetech
Leaks suggest Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5S might feature a fingerprint reader, with photos on Weibo and Mashable bolstering the credibility of the claim.
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Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....
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Need new technology now? Contact Simply Leasing today
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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fintech
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ict
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simply leasing
Specialists in technology leasing, Simply Leasing's mission is simple: to take the complexity and pain out of the transaction...
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Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
The news of Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.
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No quick fix following Microsoft / Nokia mix
Wed, 4th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
The Nokia acquisition is a logical step forward for Microsoft but will not change the company’s position in mobile overnight.
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Microsoft's shock acquisition of Nokia announced
Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Microsoft to buy Nokia's Devices and Services for €5.44bn, aiming to boost its mobile presence, with the deal set for Q1 2014 completion.
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Can IBM and Adobe lead the enterprise digital marketing platform?
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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martech
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ibm
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ovum
IBM and Adobe lead in digital marketing, says Ovum, urging firms to choose platforms for strategic fit over mere features.
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Is your billion-dollar company just around the corner…?
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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ict
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3d printing
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freelancing
The rise of crowdsourcing & 3D printing have caused major disruption in the design & manufacturing industries.
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MYOB signs exclusive five-year Mint Wireless deal
Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Company to distribute, license and integrate Mint Wireless’ mobile payment solutions with MYOB’s software products across Australia and New Zealand.
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Your Invite - Learn more about Trustwave products with Express Data
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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express data
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trustwave
Express Data is inviting you to learn about award-winning Trustwave WebDefend products, at a series of events across New Zealand this month.