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Acquisition stories - Page 238

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Microsoft acquires MarketingPilot in boost for CMOs
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Microsoft acquires MarketingPilot to improve business intelligence and meet the needs of Chief Marketing Officers.
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Free cloud event heads to Auckland
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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recruitment
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provoke solutions
Forget the well-trodden path of technology implications, it’s time to consider the full extent of cloud computing on business.
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Gaikai goes big with games website
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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digital entertainment
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Gaikai unveils a slew of recent AAA titles on its new website, post-Sony acquisition, challenging console norms with cloud gaming.
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Optimation marks 20 years, adds Google Enterprise
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Optimation celebrates two decades in IT with a strategic move, acquiring a stake in Barbador to advance into Google Enterprise services.
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Microsoft tipped for Rdio acquisition
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Website rumours suggesting the U.S. based digital music service is a target of technology giant as it increases its efforts on the music front.
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Digiweb continues cloud growth through Laurus acquisition
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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laurus technology
Kiwi web hosting firm continues cloud based growth through acquisition and renaming of Laurus Technology, formerly Utopia.
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Mayer appoints new Yahoo CFO
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Marissa Mayer spearheads Yahoo's revival by appointing Ken Goldman as the new CFO, aiming for financial and operational rejuvenation.
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PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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government
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copyright
John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.
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Orion Health cements Asian healthcare place
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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NZ’s largest privately owned software exporter in eHealth technology expands regional presence with new office opening.
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Microsoft enjoying epic year
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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CEO Steve Ballmer compares 2012 with the launch of Windows 95, believing Windows 8 will surpass all expectations.
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GroupLogic becomes first Acronis acquisition
Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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dr
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cloud services
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Acronis addresses the mobile enterprise’s demands for secure data accessibility and availability with acquisition of GroupLogic.
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Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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commerce commission
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.
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Vodafone’s TelstraClear decision delayed
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Commerce Commission postpones verdict on Vodafone's $840m bid for TelstraClear, citing the need for detailed market analysis.
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Avnet launches 'market filler' cloud services
Tue, 4th Sep 2012
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
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partners
Avnet unveils 'market filler' cloud services, aiming to bridge a gap with flexible terms, branded solutions, and expert support.
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ViFX introduces new ITSM solution to NZ market
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
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analyst report
ViFX teams up with Cherwell to bring innovative ITSM solution to the NZ market, aiming for more user-friendly tech management.
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IBM buys Kenexa for US$1.3bn
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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oracle
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IBM bolsters client data usage with acquisition of HR software provider, after Oracle and SAP bought out rival companies in the past year.
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Big data in little New Zealand
Mon, 27th Aug 2012
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analyst report
Big data is emerging as big business, spawning something of an acquisition frenzy among information management companies.
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J2 Global snaps up more Zintel assets, agrees to buy NZ unit for $7.3m cash
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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J2 Global has added to its acquisition of assets from Zintel Group, agreeing to buy its Zintel Communications unit for $7.3m.
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HP suffers record US$8.9bn loss
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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personal computing devices
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mobility
HP reports a record loss of USD $8.9 billion, following an acquisition that underperformed. Revenue dropped 5% to USD $29.7 billion in Q3.
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Poor outlook causes Trade Me dip in shares
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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supply chain
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trade me
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inventory management systems
Trade Me shares fall 2.5% despite an 8.4% profit rise, as sales growth falls short of forecasts in NZ's volatile market.