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Acquisition stories - Page 232

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ANZ datacentre providers seeking service expansion
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
With indications that the ANZ datacentre market is set for consolidation, datacentre providers are actively looking to expand their services range.
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Recruit IT aims for the top with Sead acquisition
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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software development
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ict
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recruit it
Recruit IT bolsters its tech recruitment prowess by acquiring Sead, aiming to create New Zealand's largest ICT talent pool.
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Express Data expands NZ presence for Trustwave
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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express data
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trustwave
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distributors
Express Data bolsters NZ's cyber defence with full Trustwave security suite, deepening a decade-long partnership for cutting-edge solutions.
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SEGA to acquire Index Holdings?
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sega
Media reports suggest that Sega is interested in Atlus’ parent company Index and has placed a bid for the company among 20 other companies bidding.
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Strong Q2 for Ruckus Wireless
Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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network management
Ruckus Wireless reports strong Q2 with 30.6% YoY revenue growth and record number of new wins in service provider business.
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Is Facebook trending in the right direction?
Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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facebook
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ovum
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acquisition
Coming off a poor run of results post IPO, the story of Facebook’s Q2 results is one of progress, regeneration and strategic investment.
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To acquire or not to acquire? That is the question
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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commerce commission
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ict
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acquisition
NZ Commerce Commission updates merger guidelines to reflect case law and international practices, balancing benefits and competition.
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Cisco acquires security firm SourceFire
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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cisco
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sourcefire
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integrated security
Cisco has acquired Sourcefire, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, for $2.7bn, as part of the company's innovation strategy.
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Wynyard Group buys UK anti-crime database
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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physical security
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wynyard group
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sales
Freshly listed on the NZ Stock Exchange, Wynyard Group acquires UK’s MHA Gateway, boosting its financial crime compliance offerings for an undisclosed sum.
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Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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uc
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customers
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telstraclear
Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.
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Samsung buys Boxee, but what about D-Link?
Mon, 8th Jul 2013
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samsung
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d-link
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boxee
Samsung acquires Boxee for US$30m, potentially sidelining hardware partner D-Link as it eyes the future of TV innovation.
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Everyone can get an iPad... at Warehouse Stationery
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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ipad
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ipados
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retail
Warehouse Stationery becomes an Apple authorised iPad reseller, boosting tech offerings post Noel Leeming acquisition.
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SMBs bag $40m capital fund boost
Mon, 1st Jul 2013
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healthtech
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orion health
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smb
NZ Superannuation Fund injects NZ$40m into Kiwi SMBs, aiming to fuel their growth in global markets through Pioneer Capital’s management.
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Acronis appoints mobility market lead
Tue, 25th Jun 2013
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
Simon Howe returns to Acronis as Sales Director, leading the company's push into the APAC mobility market, aiming for significant growth.
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Not a CloudCare in the world as AVG seals acquisition
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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cloud services
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avg technologies
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lpi level platforms
Following acquisition of LPI Level Platforms, security vendor launches AVG CloudCare across ANZ to expand SMB market opportunity.
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Huawei slams 'weak' Windows Phone
Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
As Chinese company considers buying Nokia, smartphone manufacturer dismisses Microsoft's Windows Phone platform as 'weak.'.
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Microsoft NZ expands channel team
Thu, 20th Jun 2013
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microsoft
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express data
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distributors
Microsoft's New Zealand branch boosts channel team with three new appointments, reflecting a move into services and devices.
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Enterprises lack true information strategy
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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ict
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analyst report
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meti
Gartner reveals under 10% of enterprises have a solid info strategy, pivotal for business amid rising trends like IoT and big data.
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Cisco grabs IBM's lead as top cloud provider
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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iaas
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cloud services
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hp
Cisco has taken over leadership of the cloud infrastructure equipment market, just one quarter after IBM’s share of the market had hit a two-year high.
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Citrix buys Wellington’s Beetil for $4.5m cash
Wed, 12th Jun 2013
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virtualisation
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uc
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daas
Citrix Systems NZ acquires Wellington-based Beetil for $4.5m, expanding its IT support services and integrating Beetil's proficient team.