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Acquisition stories - Page 135

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Microsoft NZ on Azure and Office 365 opportunities and the changing channel

Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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Microsoft NZ's new channel boss, Phil Goldie, talks Azure and Office 365 opportunities, partnerships and the changing face of the Microsoft channel.
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Kordia transforms New Zealand's security space with Cyber Security by Kordia

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Kordia's new 'Cyber Security by Kordia' portfolio is New Zealand's most comprehensive suite of security products and services.
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Vodafone NZ one-ups Spark with 70 percent acquisition in TeamTalk's Farmside

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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The proposed investment by Vodafone in TeamTalk looks set to further deepen the strategic relationship between the two companies.
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TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'

Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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TeamTalk yesterday recommended that its shareholders reject Spark's 'hostile takeover bid' of $0.80c per share because the price is far too low.
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Cisco wraps up acquisition of AppDynamics

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Together, the companies will aim to deliver visibility across the network, data centre, security, applications and to drive digital transformation.
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Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.
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Trend Micro reflects on one year of success after TippingPoint acquisition

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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Trend Micro's TippingPoint acquisition sees 25% growth YoY and a spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant #cybersecurity.
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Another one bites the dust: This week's Kiwi channel wrap-up

Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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While quieter than last week (perhaps everyone was out celebrating St Paddy's Day), there was still a lot going on in the Kiwi channel this week.
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VMware's new CTO for APAC & Japan business brings 'rich experience' to role

Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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it automation
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vmware
VMware appoints Bruce Davie as VP and CTO for Asia-Pacific and Japan business to help customers accelerate digital transformation.
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Relaunch, expansion for Atlas Gentech's Simply Leasing as leasing demand soars

Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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Resellers are being urged to capitalise on growing demand for leasing and reap the benefits as Atlas Gentech's Simply Leasing gears up for a relaunch.
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Canon NZ focuses on customer experience with new appointment

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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ecm
Canon New Zealand recently announced the appointment of Skye Nicholls to their newly created role, head of customer experience.
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Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Staples has sold its Australian and NZ businesses to private equity firm Platinum Equity, with a rebrand and 'substantial' investment promised.
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ALE continues expansion in APAC with new appointment

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise says APAC is a key region and as such, they've appointed Pierre Samson as vice president of sales.
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The week in channel-land: Acquisitions, big money and fresh potential

Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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Another week older and what have you done? We take a look back on the week that was - and just what the channel has been doing.
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Commvault teams up with Pure Storage & Cisco to optimize the data center

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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cisco
Commvault is integrating its Data Platform and IntelliSnap technology for Cisco and Pure Storage's FlashStack solution.
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Veeam ANZ head of alliances comments on HPE acquisition - 'It's a smart move'

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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Veeam's Peter Bender says HPE's acquisition of Nimble will expand their storage portfolio to serve even more market segments.
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Epson named a Top 100 Global Innovator for the 6th year in a row

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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The company is also an industry leader in patent quantity and quality in product categories such as inkjet printers and projectors.
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HPE to fork out more than $1 billion in acquisition of Nimble Storage

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nimble Storage in an attempt to bolster its presence in the hybrid IT market.
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3D printing mainstream by 2018, medical sector leading charge

Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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A new report from IDC says 3D printing will be mainstream in APAC by 2018 but there's consolidation and change ahead too.
Winning race

Frost & Sullivan rank the top APAC data center service providers

Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Frost & Sullivan evaluated 12 major data center service providers in Asia Pacific (APAC) region to find just who is providing the best service.