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Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?

Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.
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Cisco seals US$2.7 billion Sourcefire acquisition

Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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Cisco completes its $2.7bn acquisition of cyber security provider Sourcefire, offering an “advanced threat protection portfolio.”.
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Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition

Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.
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Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs

Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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Vodafone NZ sees profits plunge as TelstraClear acquisition costs bite, dropping to $55.9m amid a competitive market shift.
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BlackBerry bites the bullet with US$4.7bn private deal

Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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The struggling Canadian smartphone maker, reeling from a string of poor device sales, enters acquisition agreement with Toronto-based private equity consortium.
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Honeywell completes $600m Intermec acquistion

Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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Honeywell finalises its all-cash $600m acquisition of Intermec, bolstering its RFID and mobile computing offerings.
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Synnex acquires IBM's customer services business

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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Synnex's bold £505m buyout of IBM's customer arm reshapes the CRM BPO landscape, making Concentrix a top industry contender.
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Extreme Network seals US$180m acquisition

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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As network switching providers in enterprise, data centre and cloud, both companies will work together to extend their products and technologies.
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Kaseya recruits CA Technologies pair as new COO and exec VP

Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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These new executive hires come on the heels of Kaseya's executive appointments last month, including a new CMO, CSO and CTO.
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Apple iPhone 5S Has a fingerprint reader?

Sun, 8th Sep 2013
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Leaks suggest Apple's upcoming iPhone 5S might feature a fingerprint reader, with photos on Weibo and Mashable bolstering the credibility of the claim.
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Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth

Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....
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Need new technology now? Contact Simply Leasing today

Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Specialists in technology leasing, Simply Leasing's mission is simple: to take the complexity and pain out of the transaction...
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Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy

Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.
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No quick fix following Microsoft / Nokia mix

Wed, 4th Sep 2013
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The Nokia acquisition is a logical step forward for Microsoft but will not change the company's position in mobile overnight.
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Microsoft's shock acquisition of Nokia announced

Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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Microsoft to buy Nokia's Devices and Services for €5.44bn, aiming to boost its mobile presence, with the deal set for Q1 2014 completion.
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Can IBM and Adobe lead the enterprise digital marketing platform?

Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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IBM and Adobe lead in digital marketing, says Ovum, urging firms to choose platforms for strategic fit over mere features.
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Is your billion-dollar company just around the corner…?

Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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The rise of crowdsourcing & 3D printing have caused major disruption in the design & manufacturing industries.
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MYOB signs exclusive five-year Mint Wireless deal

Tue, 20th Aug 2013
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Company to distribute, license and integrate Mint Wireless' mobile payment solutions with MYOB's software products across Australia and New Zealand.
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Your Invite - Learn more about Trustwave products with Express Data

Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Express Data is inviting you to learn about award-winning Trustwave WebDefend products, at a series of events across New Zealand this month.
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ANZ datacentre providers seeking service expansion

Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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With indications that the ANZ datacentre market is set for consolidation, datacentre providers are actively looking to expand their services range.