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Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Dimension Data to quadruple its data centre business by 2018

The company's existing US$1 billion data centre business is looking to aggressively grow and scale both organically and through acquisition across the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks gains Gartner recognition for Enterprise Network Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks has been recognised by Gartner as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Firewalls for the third year running.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014

Information Communication & Technology

US tech giant acquires Auckland-based software developer

Optima Corporation, a Kiwi software developer, has been bought by US tech firm Intermedix, fuelling the worldwide growth of the Auckland-based company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014

Analyst report

How to gain sales momentum following an acquisition...

Post-M&A, companies must engage broadly to keep sales momentum, says Gartner, highlighting proactive strategies to prevent competitive disruption.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft sets official Nokia acquisition completion date...

Microsoft completes acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services business, expected to be finalised on April 25th.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014

Customer Experience

Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth

Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider Harlands Group, expanding its international operations.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…

Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Facebook

Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014

Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Gartner: Server virtualisation on the rise...

During the last decade, x86 server virtualisation has risen to become a dominant feature of the enterprise data centre.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014

Semiconductors

Intel enters 22nd year of semiconductor dominance…

Intel tops semiconductor market for the 22nd year, despite PC market decline, with a 15.4% market share in a $315 billion industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Gaming

Nadella fine-tunes Redmond hierarchy with senior reshuffle

Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, has made three management changes, starting with Stephen Elop as EVP of Microsoft Devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014

Apple

Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...

Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014

Intel

Intel wears heart on its sleeves with new acquisition

Intel completes acquisition of BASIS Science, a company specializing in wearable device technologies for health and wellness applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014

Gaming

Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Apple

Commercial focus for Yoobee

Yoobee Apple stores pivot to commercial focus with new ownership by Logical Systems, enhancing services and loyalty programs.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014

FlexiGroup

FlexiGroup buys 'complementary' Equico

FlexiGroup NZ acquires Equico, enhancing customer services especially for resellers and retailers, with plans to diversify equipment leasing.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014

Express Data

Dicker Data sounds warning for larger disties

Express Data, recently acquired by Dicker Data, will operate as a standalone business in New Zealand rather than a branch of the Australian operations.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014