Acquisition stories - Page 189

Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.

Microsoft acquires MarketingPilot to improve business intelligence and meet the needs of Chief Marketing Officers.

Gaikai unveils a slew of recent AAA titles on its new website, post-Sony acquisition, challenging console norms with cloud gaming.

Optimation celebrates two decades in IT with a strategic move, acquiring a stake in Barbador to advance into Google Enterprise services.

Website rumours suggesting the U.S. based digital music service is a target of technology giant as it increases its efforts on the music front.

Kiwi web hosting firm continues cloud based growth through acquisition and renaming of Laurus Technology, formerly Utopia.

Marissa Mayer spearheads Yahoo's revival by appointing Ken Goldman as the new CFO, aiming for financial and operational rejuvenation.

John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.

NZ's largest privately owned software exporter in eHealth technology expands regional presence with new office opening.

CEO Steve Ballmer compares 2012 with the launch of Windows 95, believing Windows 8 will surpass all expectations.

Acronis addresses the mobile enterprise's demands for secure data accessibility and availability with acquisition of GroupLogic.

Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

Commerce Commission postpones verdict on Vodafone's $840m bid for TelstraClear, citing the need for detailed market analysis.

Avnet unveils 'market filler' cloud services, aiming to bridge a gap with flexible terms, branded solutions, and expert support.

IBM bolsters client data usage with acquisition of HR software provider, after Oracle and SAP bought out rival companies in the past year.

HP reports a record loss of USD $8.9 billion, following an acquisition that underperformed. Revenue dropped 5% to USD $29.7 billion in Q3.

Apple will issue its first quarterly dividend to shareholders in 17 years on Thursday, and begin buying back some of its shares.

Microsoft marks first quarter loss in 26 years, not from weak performance but due to a one-off $6.2bn write-down from a 2007 buy.

CCH acquires Christchurch's Acclipse, marking its second NZ software firm buy in a year, a move set to transform accountant-client work.

Web Drive's Open Host to acquire 9,300 domains and 4,000 hosting customers from Hosting Direct, as HD shifts its focus to data centre and ISP connectivity.