Acquisition stories - Page 180
Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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In a bold move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to cut 18,000 jobs, focusing on streamlining and integrating Nokia, reshaping the tech giant's future.
Expert view: Apple / IBM deal
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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microsoft
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apple
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ibm
Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.
CIOs: Startup trends worth watching...
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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crypto
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blockchain
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3d printing
With the press overhyping 3D printing, virtual reality, and Bitcoin, it's hard for CIOs to track the startup trends impacting business today.
Dicker Data eyes double profit boost
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data predicts pre-tax profits will more than double this year after its acquisition of Express Data in April.
Lenovo answers key 'I B When?' question…
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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motorola
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ibm
Lenovo CEO confirms the completion of IBM server and Google Motorola acquisitions by year-end, dismissing concerns.
What makes Wellington great in the global ICT space...?
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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microsoft
Wellington shines on the global ICT stage, leveraging success stories like Xero and GreenButton, and fostering a unique blend of collaboration and innovation.
Plan B pounces on changing ICT market with bold data centre move
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Plan B is branching out to offer production data centre hosting, via a new independent, connected data centre network, and has committed $30 million.
Microsoft Global Alliance partner makes strong NZ channel move
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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microsoft
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intergen
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sitecore
Sitecore teams up with Intergen, promising NZ businesses enhanced customer experience through advanced .NET solutions on Microsoft's platform.
HP NZ: Combat cyber security with the four P's...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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cybersecurity
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hp
HP NZ emphasises the four P's - Products, People, Policy, Processes - as crucial for fighting the complexity of cyber threats.
An in-depth look at IBM's hush-hush acquisition...
Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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ibm
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ovum
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partners
IBM's acquisition of marketing automation vendor Silverpop in April 2014 caused barely a ripple in the IT press.
Telecom NZ sells submarine cable network stake as Vocus shifts focus
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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uc
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vocus group
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acquisition
Vocus Communications acquires Telecom New Zealand's 10% interest in Sea-Me-We 3 cable for US$2.5m, strengthening its position in the Australian market.
Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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uc
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cloud services
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gen-i
Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.
IBM / Lenovo deal: What partners need to know...
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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partners
Why is IBM transitioning x86 to Lenovo? That's million-dollar question on the lips of the company's Business Partners.
Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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casb
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
New Zealand security software spending rose 11.7% in 2013, beating the worldwide market increase of 4.9%, according to Gartner.
Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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apps
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google
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apple
Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.
“Stable” HP targets IBM partners heading to Lenovo
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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hp
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ibm
HP launches Project Smart Choice to entice IBM partners pre-Lenovo deal, promising swifter certifications and superior solutions.
Hills expands security operations with Kiwi acquisition
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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cybersecurity
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intek
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hills
Hills NZ Limited expands its security operations with the acquisition of Intek Security Group Limited in New Zealand.
New Dell switch ready to scale for clouds and large data centres
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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storage
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Clouds are getting bigger, data centres need greater connectivity, and switches must grow to match today's east-west and north-south traffic requirements.
Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Fri, 30th May 2014
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
Telecom cleared to acquire unsold radio spectrum block
Fri, 30th May 2014
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uc
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commerce commission
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acquisition
Telecom gains clearance to acquire the final 5MHz radio spectrum block, boosting its 4G capabilities, the Commerce Commission announced.