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Company declares the offer unconditional as to the level of acceptances, extending the offer period by 14 days, to 1 p.m (GMT) on February 26.

Exeed transforms to a fully NZ-owned entity, welcoming Tony Butler as a shareholder, marking its commitment to the Kiwi market.

Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.

Enabling expands its footprint in Australia, opening a new office in Perth and integrating Magni in Brisbane, to meet growing demand for IT solutions.

Lenovo gears up to challenge Apple and Samsung in the mobile sector, flaunting a 34% profit surge and record sales.

Navman Wireless has been acquired by Danaher, marking the science and tech giant's first foray into the fleet and asset management industry.

Mobile marketing expenditure set to hit a staggering US$55 billion by 2015 as retailers turn to mobiles to boost consumer engagement.

Symantec revitalizes strategy by splitting Chairman and CEO roles, appointing Dan Schulman as Chairman. Aims to boost customer value and innovation.

Sentiment surrounding Big Data vendors remained positive last year, despite sceptics’ suggestions the subject had been ‘over-hyped’.

TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.

Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.

Internet reports suggests the multinational computer company in talks with private equity firms about the move.

Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.

Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.

Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.

Methven revolutionises global operations with Aryaka's cloud-based WAN Optimisation, slashing costs and boosting efficiency.

Informa Telecoms & Media predicts another tough year for year for telecoms operators but OTT players will not have it all their own way either.

Emulex dispatches a lucrative 500p/share offer to Endace's shareholders, aiming to seal a $131m deal by March 2013, recommended by both boards.

Riverbed seals OPNET buyout, merging to lead in application and network performance management with new unit led by Paul Brady.

In 2013, cloud computing shifts from hype to hyper growth, mirroring historic IT transformations and signalling a new era for vendors and businesses alike.