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Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?
Nokia

Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?

Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia merger makes sense as it complements strengths and weaknesses, says analyst Mark Newman of Ovum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015
Dicker Data unveils new look
Express Data

Dicker Data unveils new look

Dicker Data unveils new logo to mark its evolution post-Express Data acquisition, symbolising growth into cloud and software distribution markets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Belkin launches new products, leveraging new brand strategy
Small Business

Belkin launches new products, leveraging new brand strategy

Following their acquisition of Linksys from Cisco and the establishment of WeMo, Belkin is targeting home automation and home and SMB networks.

By Anthony Caruana • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
The current threat landscape, according to Dell
Distributed Denial of Service

The current threat landscape, according to Dell

Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move
Unified Communications

Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move

With the benefit of hindsight, I can see that M2 management had no issue linking their services inextricably to CallPlus because they intended to.

By Brendan Ritchie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Digital Entertainment

Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?

Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?
Google

Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?

Digital marketing firm FIRST Digital has released a new industry report showing which retailers are ranking on Google.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO
Shares

Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO

Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Network Professional Services wins Centrify APAC partner award
Partner Programmes

Network Professional Services wins Centrify APAC partner award

Centrify has introduced its inaugural Centrify Channel Partner Network Awards Program and announced the company's top performing channel partners.

By Anthony Caruana • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
NZ's CallPlus acquired by Aussie telco for $250m
Unified Communications

NZ's CallPlus acquired by Aussie telco for $250m

CallPlus has been acquired by M2 Group, the Australian-based telecommunications and utilities provider, for NZ$250 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda
Power / Energy

World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda

US corporate earnings will take centre stage in the coming days with companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson and Intel report.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Theta acquires IGA Systems, grows SharePoint team in NZ
Partner Programmes

Theta acquires IGA Systems, grows SharePoint team in NZ

Theta, the Kiwi IT consultancy firm, completed its acquisition of SharePoint consultancy IGA Systems in March and has grown its SharePoint team in NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by rebound in MRP
NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by rebound in MRP

NZ stock market ends on a positive note as MRP's rebound boosts shares from a 6-month low; Orion Health slumps.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Scott Technology first-half profit rises 40% as acquisitions drive revenue growth
Shares

Scott Technology first-half profit rises 40% as acquisitions drive revenue growth

Scott Technology, the industrial automation firm, posted a 40 percent gain in first-half profit as sales from recent acquisitions helped drive revenue.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Unified Communications

Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2

M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Just Water agrees to sell Australian business for A$11 million to Waterlogic
Sales

Just Water agrees to sell Australian business for A$11 million to Waterlogic

Just Water International, the water cooler and supplies business 79 percent owned by founder Tony Falkenstein, has agreed to sell its Australian busin.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Zeta Resources makes bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing target at A$29.4M
Shares

Zeta Resources makes bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing target at A$29.4M

Zeta Resources, the ASX-listed investment group advised by Duncan Saville's ICM unit, has made a full takeover bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
Turners subsidiary buys small insurance company, seeks more to grow scale
Turners

Turners subsidiary buys small insurance company, seeks more to grow scale

Turners Limited, the listed finance lender taken over by Dorchester Pacific last year, has acquired the first of a number of small insurance companies.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015