Acquisition stories - Page 179
Westcon “masters of own destiny” following cloud acquisition
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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cloud services
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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.
Acronis buys back up firm to bolster cloud offering
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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dr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Acronis acquires BackupAgent to enhance its cloud backup services, promising advanced data protection for service providers.
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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uc
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vodafone
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partners
Indonesia's telecom giant Telkom set to acquire a 27% share in New Zealand's 2degrees, strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific.
Cisco Capital… Changing paradigms of technology financing
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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cisco
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cisco capital
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capex
Cisco Capital revolutionises tech financing, addressing economic and tech shifts in Asia Pacific with innovative leasing options.
Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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uc
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appserv
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spark
Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
More on me: Deidre Steyn, ICONZ Webvisions
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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more on me
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iconz/webvisions
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affinity
It may have been a long and winding road to get there, but for Deidre Steyn, the technology industry was always going to be a natural fit for her talents.
Vodafone leaves telematic trail with Italian Cobra acquisition
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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uc
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cobra
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automotive
Vodafone enhances global telematics footprint with the acquisition of Italy's Cobra, promising superior connected car services.
Spark Digital CEO 'fired up' about digital future...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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uc
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gen-i
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spark
Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles is fired up about Gen-i's rebrand. He talks to Heather Wright about the genesis of Spark and leadership.
French distie acquires WhiteGold...
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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exclusive networks
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distributors
Exclusive Networks acquires 70% of WhiteGold Solutions, marking its first foray outside EMEA with sights set on APAC expansion.
Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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microsoft
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windows
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samsung
Microsoft has filed legal action against Samsung, accusing the South Korean tech giant of breaching a contract.
'Freedom still exists'... Revera CEO praises Telecom acquisition
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Chief executive Robin Cockayne sits down with Heather Wright to talk about the Telecom acquisition, standing in rivers and dinner in the Cockayne household.
Opportunities aplenty as smartphone sales surge...
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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lenovo
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apple
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samsung
Smartphone sales hit a record 295.3m in Q2 2014, as demand for mobile computing soars, buoyed by cheap models and emerging markets.
'Alarming' gaps in Kiwi security leave critical infrastructure open
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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unisys
New survey reveals 86% of NZ and AU critical infrastructures suffered security breaches last year, surpassing the global average.
New Apple acquisition… All's Swell that ends Swell?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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apps
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apple
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radio
Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.
Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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uc
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spark
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retail
Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.
Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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nokia
Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings under CEO Nadella, with revenue of $23.38bn for quarter ending June 30.
Analysts brand Apple / IBM mobility deal a 'formidable' partnership
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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apple
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ipad
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ibm
Apple and IBM's new 'formidable' partnership sets to revolutionise enterprise mobility, with IBM selling Apple devices and developing iOS cloud services.