Acquisition stories - Page 173
Lenovo promises Kiwi investment, services opportunities for x86
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 opens a $5m investment in ANZ, promising growth and services opportunities, especially in New Zealand.
Further delays for Mega listing
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Mega's backdoor listing faces more delays, now set for a late Nov deadline amid regulatory consultations, extending uncertainty for TRS Investments' $210m deal.
Westcon Group NZ's Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Registrations are now open to attend New Zealand's leading information technology event – Westcon Group NZ's Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series.
Westcon adds virtual desktop to cloud stable
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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officebox
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distributors
Westcon adds Cloud DC's OfficeBox to its cloud product range, a virtual desktop offering accessible on multiple devices.
Kiwi company dials up global market
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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uc
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devops
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apm
Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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payment technologies
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ovum
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alibaba
Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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nokia
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technology gifts
In a bid to streamline post-Nokia buy, Microsoft lays off 2,100, with 747 in Washington, marking its largest jobs cull since 2009.
SMB boost as National outlines Business Growth Agenda...
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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government
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partners
The National Party lays out top priorities for its Business Growth Agenda to boost New Zealand's long-term growth rate.
Snakk goes for gold with Google exec hire...
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Snakk Media clinches a monumental recruit in Bob Mohan from Google, aiming to amplify growth with his vast experience in mergers and IPOs.
Trade Me ramps up payment process with Wellington-based startup acquisition
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Trade Me to acquire Paystation, a Wellington-based online credit card processing and payments gateway, along with two other related companies.
Westcon “masters of own destiny” following cloud acquisition
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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cloud services
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verecloud
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westcon-comstor
Westcon takes control of its digital destiny after acquiring Verecloud, signalling a new era in cloud distribution and innovation.
Westcon Group 'lights up' the channel with cloud business acquisition
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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software development
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cloud services
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verecloud
Westcon Group acquires Verecloud's assets to strengthen its Cloud Solutions Practice & generate revenue for VARs.
Data centre security: Moving beyond prevention...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
When it comes to gateway and data centre security, there's one aspect grabbing attention – and it's not a specific technology, as Heather Wright discovers.
Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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iot
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ibm
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ibm global entrepreneur program
NZ's 9 Spokes wins IBM SmartCamp Sydney, earning mentorship and a shot at global entrepreneurship acclaim with their innovative business dashboard.
Acronis buys back up firm to bolster cloud offering
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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cloud services
Acronis acquires BackupAgent to enhance its cloud backup services, promising advanced data protection for service providers.
Three months and $35m for Express Data...
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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m&a
Express Data New Zealand contributed more than $35 million in revenue for new owner Dicker Data for the 2014 financial year.
Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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uc
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fibre
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ethernet
Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.
New Veeam NZ head sets sight on Kiwi channel growth
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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virtualisation
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dr
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cloud services
Ross Cranston steps into the role at Veeam NZ, eyeing growth in Kiwi channel partnerships and regional expansion.
Indonesian state owned telco to buy into 2degrees
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Indonesia's telecom giant Telkom set to acquire a 27% share in New Zealand's 2degrees, strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific.
It's a wireless world...
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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iaas
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microsoft
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connector systems
Wireless tech could revolutionise managed services, experts discuss the shift towards cloud-based solutions and virtual controllers.