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Free cloud event heads to Auckland
Microsoft

Free cloud event heads to Auckland

Forget the well-trodden path of technology implications, it's time to consider the full extent of cloud computing on business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2012
Gaikai goes big with games website
Gaming

Gaikai goes big with games website

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

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012
Optimation marks 20 years, adds Google Enterprise
Optimation

Optimation marks 20 years, adds Google Enterprise

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

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012
Microsoft tipped for Rdio acquisition
Gaming

Microsoft tipped for Rdio acquisition

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2012
Digiweb continues cloud growth through Laurus acquisition
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Digiweb continues cloud growth through Laurus acquisition

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2012
Mayer appoints new Yahoo CFO
Firewalls

Mayer appoints new Yahoo CFO

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2012
PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case
Government

PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Orion Health cements Asian healthcare place
Health Technologies

Orion Health cements Asian healthcare place

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012
Microsoft enjoying epic year
Microsoft

Microsoft enjoying epic year

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

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2012
GroupLogic becomes first Acronis acquisition
Disaster Recovery

GroupLogic becomes first Acronis acquisition

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2012
Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2012
Vodafone's TelstraClear decision delayed
Unified Communications

Vodafone's TelstraClear decision delayed

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

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2012
Avnet launches 'market filler' cloud services
Distributors

Avnet launches 'market filler' cloud services

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

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2012
IBM buys Kenexa for US$1.3bn
Oracle

IBM buys Kenexa for US$1.3bn

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

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2012
HP suffers record US$8.9bn loss
HP

HP suffers record US$8.9bn loss

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2012

Stories from Other Regions

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Big data in little New Zealand
EMC

Big data in little New Zealand

Big data is emerging as big business, spawning something of an acquisition frenzy among information management companies.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2012
J2 Global snaps up more Zintel assets, agrees to buy NZ unit for $7.3m cash
J2 global

J2 Global snaps up more Zintel assets, agrees to buy NZ unit for $7.3m cash

J2 Global has added to its acquisition of assets from Zintel Group, agreeing to buy its Zintel Communications unit for $7.3m.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
Poor outlook causes Trade Me dip in shares
Supply Chain

Poor outlook causes Trade Me dip in shares

Trade Me shares fall 2.5% despite an 8.4% profit rise, as sales growth falls short of forecasts in NZ's volatile market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2012