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Second acquisition for Digiweb

Digiweb New Zealand expands its footprint with the strategic acquisition of Digital Network Limited, marking its second big buy in a year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2012

Network Infrastructure

Dell's clever strategy for the datacentre

Dell's acquisition of SonicWALL is part of a 'better together' strategy, aiming for a unified server, storage, and security offering.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2012

Unified Communications

Pressure on Telstra to confirm NZ plans

Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2012

Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ in talks to buy TelstraClear

Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2012

Unified Communications

'Now's good' for TelstraClear to buy a mobile network

There's speculation acquisition-hungry Telstra may use its New Zealand subsidiary and substantive war chest to shake up the local mobile market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2012

Facebook

Facebook-Instagram deal faces scrutiny

The Federal Trade Commission's scrutiny of Facebook's USD $1 billion acquisition of Instagram delays the deal, amid doubts over the high valuation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st May 2012

Google

China approves 'Googlerola' deal – Updated

China greenlights Google's $12.5 billion buyout of Motorola, with conditions to keep Android free for five years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2012

Edge Computing

Maxnet acquired by Aussie telco for $9.5m

Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2012

Kordia

Seeby is back with purchase of Net24

Acquisition signals a serious expansion strategy for Orcon founder Seeby Woodhouse, following 18 months quietly re-growing the Voyager brand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2012

Network Infrastructure

New UTM firewalls from Dell SonicWall

Dell SonicWall unveils its first post-acquisition UTM firewalls, the TZ 105 and TZ 205, targeting SMBs, branch offices, and retail outlets.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012

Firewalls

Connector Systems rapidly leveraging Aussie asset

Connector Systems boosts Aussie operations with key hires and expansion, while enriching its tech offering with Sophos and rolling out lucrative promotions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012

Google

Instagram for Android tops 5m downloads

Instagram's Android app hits 5m downloads in under a week, becoming Google Play's second top free app as it joins the Facebook family.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2012

Virtualisation

Connector Systems expands in Australia

NZ's Connector Systems acquires Melbourne's Techplus Distribution, signalling expansion and enhanced offerings in the IT sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2012

Partner Programmes

Farewell Datastor, hello Westcon

<strong>The Datastor brand bowed out of the market last month, with the New Zealand institution taking its parent's name.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Apr 2012

Network Infrastructure

Cyberoam & SnapperNet bid for SonicWall resellers

Cyberoam and SnapperNet court SonicWall resellers amid Dell acquisition, offering free training and UTM feature licenses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Mar 2012

Network Infrastructure

Connector Systems steps up channel enablement in 2012

Connector Systems boosts 2012 channel support with top exec insights, extensive training, and enticing incentives for resellers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Fintech

Xero doubles revenue, customers

Xero's revenue and customers double, yet losses inch up due to growth expenses. The firm's aggressive expansion strategy shows promise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 27th May 2012

Edge Computing

Focus on microverticals from 'the new Infor'

Infor shifts its focus to specialised microverticals, stepping away from generalist ERP solutions to cater to niche industries, says New Zealand manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012