Acquisition stories - Page 242

Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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slingshot
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maxnet
An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.

New opportunities spur connector systems
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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uc
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.

Interactive Intelligence Acquires CallTime Solutions
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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slingshot
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maxnet
Interactive Intelligence bolsters its presence in ANZ by acquiring key reseller CallTime Solutions, eyeing accelerated regional growth.

Polycom closes HP deal
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
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wfh
Polycom finalises its $89M acquisition of HP's visual collaboration unit, set to be HP's sole teleconferencing provider.

Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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itunes
Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.

Adobe acquires e-signature provider
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe's acquisition of Echosign may spell the end for paper use in offices, introducing a future where e-signatures become the norm.

IronKey opts for exclusive distribution
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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duo
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simms international
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distributors
IronKey singles out Express Online for exclusive ANZ distribution, dropping Duo from its network to expand product availability.

Google gets admeld
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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martech
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google
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integration
Google acquires Admeld for USD $400 million, aiming to enhance display advertising tools and simplify ad management for major publishers.

Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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government
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new zealand post
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investment
The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.

Net24 sells Cables Direct operation
Mon, 13th Jun 2011
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cloud services
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websites
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techday
TechDay spoke with Jon Tyce of Accounting Direct about the company's recent acquisition of the business from Net24.

Infosys acquires Gen-i software practice
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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partner programmes
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gen-i
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custom software
Infosys acquires Gen-i's software business, announcing a strategic partnership and new career opportunities in New Zealand.

Polycom acquires HP teleconferencing unit
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
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wfh
Polycom set to acquire HP's teleconferencing arm, aiming to transform global communication with the Open Visual Communications Consortium.

Here’s looking at you - Video face-off looming
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Facing a digital revolution, experts predict video will dominate 90% of internet traffic by 2024, transforming global business communication.

Skype installs 'crapware' without user knowledge
Mon, 30th May 2011
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uc
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hp
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voip
Skype secretly installs 'crapware' on PCs, sparking concerns about consent and system bloat. Users advised on removal steps.

The Startup Genome
Mon, 30th May 2011
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entrepreneur
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b2b
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market
A group of tech enthusiasts have released the Startup Genome report, revealing key traits and strategies that make startups and their founders successful.

Citrix loads on the announcements
Thu, 26th May 2011
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saas
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virtualisation
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daas
Virtualisation multinational Citrix loaded up on announcements at its Synergy 2011 conference in San Francisco, with several new products being unveiled.

Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest
Thu, 26th May 2011
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social media
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twitter
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social media management
Twitter secures its future by acquiring TweetDeck, enhancing its offer to power-users and brands in a bid to monetise tweets effectively.

Certus buys Focus to expand IBM offerings
Thu, 19th May 2011
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ibm
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information management
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acquisition
Certus acquires Focus to enhance IBM software and services across Australia and New Zealand, expanding its client base and service offerings.

Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Tue, 10th May 2011
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uc
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.

Gen-i wins big with Fletcher contract
Fri, 6th May 2011
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uc
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telco
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gen-i
Gen-i secures New Zealand's largest mobile contract with Fletcher Building to bolster Christchurch's rebuild efforts, enhancing communications.