Acquisition stories - Page 182
Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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martech
Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...
Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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facebook
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whatsapp
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ovum
Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.
Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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nokia
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Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China's Ministry of Commerce.
Intel enters 22nd year of semiconductor dominance…
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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semiconductors
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samsung
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toshiba
Intel tops semiconductor market for the 22nd year, despite PC market decline, with a 15.4% market share in a $315 billion industry.
Nadella fine-tunes Redmond hierarchy with senior reshuffle
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, has made three management changes, starting with Stephen Elop as EVP of Microsoft Devices.
Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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apple
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facebook
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social media
Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.
Intel wears heart on its sleeves with new acquisition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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intel
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retail
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acquisition
Intel completes acquisition of BASIS Science, a company specializing in wearable device technologies for health and wellness applications.
Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
As the industry balks at Facebook's recent US$2 billion acquisition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn't worried about the likes of PlayStation or Xbox.
Microsoft's Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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nokia
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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
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acquisition
Symantec ousts CEO Steve Bennett in a shakeup, marking the firm's second executive dismissal within two years. Michael Brown steps in as interim.
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.
If I could turn back time... well, 10 years to be exact
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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microsoft
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acquisition
Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits regret over entering mobile market too late, questions Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp.
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.
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
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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.
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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facebook
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whatsapp
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acquisition
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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apps
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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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facebook
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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.