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2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market
Unified Communications

2degrees isn't a challenger brand in wholesale market

It is no secret they have struggled in the business space & that was no doubt a large driver in the decision to buy their way into the fixed line game.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Zuora heightens focus on ANZ region
Software-as-a-Service

Zuora heightens focus on ANZ region

Zuora has appointed two new territory account executives based in Sydney to support sales momentum and account management for the company's ANZ growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Done deal: 2degrees confirms Snap acquisition
Unified Communications

Done deal: 2degrees confirms Snap acquisition

2degrees boosts telco prowess by snapping up Snap, vows to deliver a unified fixed-mobile service across New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
KPMG gets First Point
KPMG

KPMG gets First Point

KPMG Australia has bought Asia Pacific cyber security technology integrator First Point Global for an undisclosed sum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
2degrees: No, not sold, buying!
Unified Communications

2degrees: No, not sold, buying!

After plenty of speculation that 2degrees was about to be sold, it turns out they're the ones doing the buying.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme
EduTech

GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme

Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
EXCLUSIVE: We examine how IDC operates in NZ
Analyst report

EXCLUSIVE: We examine how IDC operates in NZ

IDC's reports regularly pop up in tech news stories, but have you ever wondered how those reports are collated – or how IDC operates as a business?.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
Enghouse Interactive launches new partner portal, boost channel support
Unified Communications

Enghouse Interactive launches new partner portal, boost channel support

On the back of some solid growth and product rebranding, US solutions provider Enghouse Interactive is bolstering its support of channel partners.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Blue Coat goes from one equity firm to another
Blue Coat

Blue Coat goes from one equity firm to another

Blue Coat is being sold to private investment firm Bain Capital for US$2.4 billion, in preparation for a return to the public markets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Violin Memory's new country manager to lead ANZ expansion
Storage

Violin Memory's new country manager to lead ANZ expansion

Violin Memory, the flash storage provider, has a new country manager for Australia and New Zealand to aid expansion in this market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
IDC: Challenges and opportunities of the HP Aruba acquisition
Wireless Networks

IDC: Challenges and opportunities of the HP Aruba acquisition

IDC says HP's acquisition of Aruba could be a key strategic move for HP – however, the analyst firm has flagged a number of challenges ahead.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
Intralinks partners with HP, offers opportunities for resellers and integrators
HP

Intralinks partners with HP, offers opportunities for resellers and integrators

For local resellers and system integrators, this is an opportunity to expand their product portfolios and capabilities.

By Anthony Caruana • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Worldwide server market revenues increase
DataCentre infrastructure

Worldwide server market revenues increase

Worldwide server market revenues increase 1.9% in the fourth quarter as demand in china once again drives the market forward, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Pumpkin Patch says nothing certain after talk of approaches sends stock soaring
Banking

Pumpkin Patch says nothing certain after talk of approaches sends stock soaring

Pumpkin Patch, whose shares soared on Friday after the children's clothing retailer announced it was seeking proposals to acquire or refinance.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
Pumpkin Patch seeks proposals after approaches to buy, refinance company; shares gain
Banking

Pumpkin Patch seeks proposals after approaches to buy, refinance company; shares gain

Pumpkin Patch is seeking formal proposals after receiving approaches to buy or refinance the company. The shares rose 26 percent.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZOG says acceptances in Cue takeover lift holding to 27%, close to target
Shares

NZOG says acceptances in Cue takeover lift holding to 27%, close to target

New Zealand Oil and Gas said acceptances under its hostile takeover offer for ASX-listed Cue Energy Resources lift its interest in the target company.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Govt ordered to reconsider 'red zone' offers in split Supreme Court ruling
Government

Govt ordered to reconsider 'red zone' offers in split Supreme Court ruling

The government's offer to pay half the 2007 rateable value to uninsured properties and bare land in Christchurch's 'red zone' has been declared unlawf.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Emulex invests in Kiwi tertiary students
EduTech

Emulex invests in Kiwi tertiary students

​Emulex Corporation is continuing to invest in New Zealand's education sector and develop its next generation of engineering talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015