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New opportunities spur connector systems
Unified Communications

New opportunities spur connector systems

As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Interactive Intelligence Acquires CallTime Solutions
Network Infrastructure

Interactive Intelligence Acquires CallTime Solutions

Interactive Intelligence bolsters its presence in ANZ by acquiring key reseller CallTime Solutions, eyeing accelerated regional growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers
Apple

Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers

Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2011
Adobe acquires e-signature provider
Marketing Technologies

Adobe acquires e-signature provider

Adobe's acquisition of Echosign may spell the end for paper use in offices, introducing a future where e-signatures become the norm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2011
Google gets admeld
Marketing Technologies

Google gets admeld

Google acquires Admeld for USD $400 million, aiming to enhance display advertising tools and simplify ad management for major publishers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2011
Infosys acquires Gen-i software practice
Partner Programmes

Infosys acquires Gen-i software practice

Infosys acquires Gen-i's software business, announcing a strategic partnership and new career opportunities in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011
Polycom acquires HP teleconferencing unit
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom acquires HP teleconferencing unit

Polycom set to acquire HP's teleconferencing arm, aiming to transform global communication with the Open Visual Communications Consortium.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
Here's looking at you - Video face-off looming
Wireless Networks

Here's looking at you - Video face-off looming

Facing a digital revolution, experts predict video will dominate 90% of internet traffic by 2024, transforming global business communication.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Skype installs 'crapware' without user knowledge
Unified Communications

Skype installs 'crapware' without user knowledge

Skype secretly installs 'crapware' on PCs, sparking concerns about consent and system bloat. Users advised on removal steps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011
Citrix loads on the announcements
Software-as-a-Service

Citrix loads on the announcements

Virtualisation multinational Citrix loaded up on announcements at its Synergy 2011 conference in San Francisco, with several new products being unveiled.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011
Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest
Social Media

Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest

Twitter secures its future by acquiring TweetDeck, enhancing its offer to power-users and brands in a bid to monetise tweets effectively.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011
Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Unified Communications

Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated

Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Gen-i wins big with Fletcher contract
Unified Communications

Gen-i wins big with Fletcher contract

Gen-i secures New Zealand's largest mobile contract with Fletcher Building to bolster Christchurch's rebuild efforts, enhancing communications.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th May 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

IronKey opts for exclusive distribution
Duo

IronKey opts for exclusive distribution

IronKey singles out Express Online for exclusive ANZ distribution, dropping Duo from its network to expand product availability.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
EduTech

Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team

The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2011
Net24 sells Cables Direct operation
Cloud Services

Net24 sells Cables Direct operation

TechDay spoke with Jon Tyce of Accounting Direct about the company's recent acquisition of the business from Net24.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2011
The Startup Genome
Entrepreneur

The Startup Genome

A group of tech enthusiasts have released the Startup Genome report, revealing key traits and strategies that make startups and their founders successful.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011
Certus buys Focus to expand IBM offerings
IBM

Certus buys Focus to expand IBM offerings

Certus acquires Focus to enhance IBM software and services across Australia and New Zealand, expanding its client base and service offerings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011