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ACCC clears TPG's iiNet takeover
Iinet

ACCC clears TPG's iiNet takeover

TPG's proposed acquisition of iiNet has cleared another hurdle with the ACCC announcing it won't oppose the deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Hills to report loss after $94 million asset write-down
Health Technologies

Hills to report loss after $94 million asset write-down

Hills has warned a $94 million write-down of goodwill and assets will see the company log a net loss of around $86 million for FY15.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Citrix number one in mobility in Frost & Sullivan's eyes
Virtualisation

Citrix number one in mobility in Frost & Sullivan's eyes

Citrix is leading the way in business mobility solutions and working to empower a new-age workforce, according to Frost & Sullivan.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
Gartner names Avaya as unified comms leader
Unified Communications

Gartner names Avaya as unified comms leader

Avaya has been positioned in the Leaders section of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications for 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015
Lenovo channel to take Brocade SAN solutions to market
Lenovo

Lenovo channel to take Brocade SAN solutions to market

Brocade has signed an OEM deal with Lenovo which will see its Gen 5 Fibre Channel SAN solutions being sold through Lenovo and its channel partners.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
Seagate to expand storage systems offerings with latest acquisition
Storage

Seagate to expand storage systems offerings with latest acquisition

Seagate Technology has acquired Dot Hill Systems, a supplier of software and hardware storage systems, for approximately $694 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
CSG buys Kiwi CodeBlue in potential NZ$15 million deal
CodeBlue

CSG buys Kiwi CodeBlue in potential NZ$15 million deal

CSG has snapped up New Zealand IT services company CodeBlue, which will provide support desk service delivery for CSG across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Aussies snap up CodeBlue in potential $15 million deal
CodeBlue

Aussies snap up CodeBlue in potential $15 million deal

Auckland-based national IT services company CodeBlue has been snapped up by Australia's CSG in a deal worth up to $15 million.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
CSG tops $200 million; inks channel partner deal
Unified Communications

CSG tops $200 million; inks channel partner deal

CSG inks deal to become channel partner for cloud-based UC and contact centre solutions provider 8x8 as it cracks $200 million in revenue.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Social media platforms causing VoIP revival
Unified Communications

Social media platforms causing VoIP revival

In the age of hyper connectivity, VoIP is enjoying a very mainstream renaissance across business and consumer usage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2015
Lenovo cuts 3200 staff, streamlines mobile division
Lenovo

Lenovo cuts 3200 staff, streamlines mobile division

Lenovo cuts 5% of its workforce and streamlines mobile division in the wake of slowing growth and increased competition.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
KPMG reveals CEOs goals and fears for the next three years
Data Analytics

KPMG reveals CEOs goals and fears for the next three years

CEOs continue to transform their organisations and are more concerned about product relevance, customer loyalty and keeping current with new tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
Qualcomm acquires Ikanos, sets sights on wireless carrier market
Semiconductors

Qualcomm acquires Ikanos, sets sights on wireless carrier market

Qualcomm Atheros has acquired Ikanos Communications for an estimated $47 million, expanding their footprint in the carrier fixed line segment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2015
Accenture strengthens security portfolio with latest acquisition
Cybersecurity

Accenture strengthens security portfolio with latest acquisition

Accenture has acquired cyber security company FusionX to strengthen its security practice and help clients defend against cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Ingram Micro showcases new vendors - and Professional AV
Network Infrastructure

Ingram Micro showcases new vendors - and Professional AV

There were plenty of new faces at today's Ingram Micro Showcase including Dell, Hikvision, Blancco and EMC - along with a new division for the distie.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2015
CodeBlue gears up for Wellington growth with XWL buy
Partner Programmes

CodeBlue gears up for Wellington growth with XWL buy

CodeBlue is gearing up for accelerated growth in the Wellington market following its acquisition of Wellington IT services company XWL.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
Juniper NZ drops into the red
Fintech

Juniper NZ drops into the red

Juniper Network's New Zealand branch has seen its finances slump into the red, recording a $27,165 loss for the year ending 31 December 2014.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2015