Acquisition stories - Page 179
Microsoft's Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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technology gifts
Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.
Symantec sacks CEO for second time in two years
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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quantum computing
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Symantec ousts CEO Steve Bennett in a shakeup, marking the firm's second executive dismissal within two years. Michael Brown steps in as interim.
Plan B acquires Auckland-based private cloud backup and recovery provider
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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dr
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private cloud
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cloud services
Plan B gears up to acquire DRG, bolstering its cloud backup services in a strategic move to further solidify its industry stance from 1 April 2014.
WhatsApp's 'values and beliefs will not change'
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
Amid acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum assures users their data and privacy are safe, maintaining the app's core values and autonomy.
Dicker Data shareholders greenlight Express Data acquisition
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data's takeover of Express Data for $65.5m gets shareholder nod, backed by a $130m credit line for strategic expansion.
If I could turn back time... well, 10 years to be exact
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits regret over entering mobile market too late, questions Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp.
Cisco Capital: Why NZ businesses should consider ICT financing…
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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financing
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smb
In New Zealand's business environment today, customers need to decide not only what to buy, but how to buy it.
Dell... A company in transition
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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network infrastructure
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services
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computers
For a company unfamiliar with managing acquisitions, Dell's transition into a private business has brought upon many challenges for the tech giant.
Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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retail
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has said the company must address its under-performing hardware business after a disappointing year.
Warehouse begins five-year financial services journey
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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noel leeming
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retail
The Warehouse Group embarks on a bold venture into financial services, aiming to become NZ's top retail finance player within five years.
Express Data buyer Dicker Data reveals 'exceptional' financials
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data, the Australian distributor currently in the process of buying Express Data, has recorded strong revenue growth for its half year to 31 December.
Focus with Vocus following stella financials
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Vocus Communications reports strong half year financial results, with revenue up 45% and profit up 50% after tax.
Gen-i unveils video communication solution ReadyCloud
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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uc
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digital entertainment
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gen-i
Telecom New Zealand's ICT services division Gen-i has added a video communication service, ReadyCloud Video, to its portfolio of cloud services.
Top Microsoft execs head for Redmond exit…
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Microsoft faces a leadership reshuffle as VP's Bates and Reller are set to depart, marking CEO Nadella's first major challenge.
Exeed set to unveil new cloud services...
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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iaas
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apple
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cloud services
Exeed will be bringing new cloud services and a new managed print option to market in the coming months, along with a focus on Apple for the commercial channel.
Microsoft NZ: A year of reinvention
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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windows
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windows phone
Microsoft NZ charts a course of reinvention, embracing innovation and growth to match NZ's global scale ambitions and connect Kiwis better.
Lenovo ANZ MD explains Kiwi channel plans
Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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lenovo
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motorola
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technology gifts
Lenovo ANZ MD, Matt Codrington, outlines ambitious channel plans for NZ, despite regulatory silences on recent tech acquisitions.
US$16 billion Facebook acquisition or Air Reward Points…?
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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whatsapp
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WhatsApp's $16bn Facebook deal nearly derailed by co-founder's air miles dilemma, highlighting his cost-saving ethos.
WhatsUp with WhatsApp?
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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facebook
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whatsapp
Just after Facebook's US$16 billion grab, WhatsApp's 3-hour crash fuels Twitter frenzy and sparks theories. How were you affected?.
Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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whatsapp
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ovum
Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.