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A secure state of affairs Social and
Risk & Compliance

A secure state of affairs Social and

Social and legal influences are driving greater use of, and demand for, data and application security products.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
Virtual utopia
Virtualisation

Virtual utopia

New Zealand businesses are flocking to data centre virtualisation, but security solutions lag. With 50% of workloads on VMs by 2012, risks loom large.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2010
IBM acquires Blade Network Technologies
Health Technologies

IBM acquires Blade Network Technologies

IBM set to bolster its cloud computing capabilities with the acquisition of Blade Network Technologies, enhancing data transport and analytics.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2010
Cloud tech to “revolutionise” TV broadcasting
Cloud Services

Cloud tech to “revolutionise” TV broadcasting

Vidyo's cloud tech set to revolutionise TV broadcasting, cutting traditional transmission costs by 90%, says company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2010
Survival in question as file transfer risks and costs escalate
Unified Communications

Survival in question as file transfer risks and costs escalate

IT teams responsible for New Zealand's business data transmissions services are likely to be operating in survival mode.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2010
Intel confirms Infineon deal
Wireless Networks

Intel confirms Infineon deal

Intel confirms a USD $1.4 billion deal to acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business, aiming to boost its mobile and embedded product offerings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Official: Intel buys McAfee
Semiconductors

Official: Intel buys McAfee

Intel acquires McAfee for $7.68bn, aiming to integrate security into its chipmaking, addressing the surge in cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2010
Symantec closes VeriSign deal
Identity and Access Management

Symantec closes VeriSign deal

Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2010
LinkedIn makes first purchase
iPod

LinkedIn makes first purchase

LinkedIn bolsters its content relevance by acquiring start-up mSpoke, marking its first-ever purchase to enhance user experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2010
VM Ware steps up Wellington operation
Virtualisation

VM Ware steps up Wellington operation

VMware bolsters its Wellington presence, eyeing growth with a new office and expanded team to enhance customer services in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2010
The intelligent approach
Marketing Technologies

The intelligent approach

BI trends soar as firms pursue smart consolidation and integration to sharpen decision-making and cut costs amidst economic challenges.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Adobe acquires Day Software
Storage

Adobe acquires Day Software

Adobe to spend around $240m on Day Software, aiming to bolster its enterprise solutions and customer experience management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2010
HP trademarks 'Palmpad'
Apple

HP trademarks 'Palmpad'

HP trademarks 'Palmpad', hinting at new handheld devices following its Palm acquisition. Future products may rival Apple's offerings, sources suggest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010
Nokia Siemens buys Motorola wireless
Unified Communications

Nokia Siemens buys Motorola wireless

Nokia Siemens acquires Motorola's wireless division for $1.2bn, aiming to bolster global presence and enhance ties with leading operators.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010
HP completes Palm purchase
Software Development

HP completes Palm purchase

HP completes its US$1.2 billion acquisition of Palm, aiming to leverage the webOS platform to contend robustly in the smartphone market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Basware to open New Zealand office - four new partners wanted
Small and Medium Enterprise

Basware to open New Zealand office - four new partners wanted

Basware plans to establish a New Zealand office, seeking four partners to enhance its growing presence and offer electronic invoicing services in the market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2010
2010: Year of the smartphone
BlackBerry

2010: Year of the smartphone

2010 shapes into the landmark year for smartphones and tablets, as Apple leads the charge, transforming them into essential tools for millions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Major changes ahead for Telstra
Unified Communications

Major changes ahead for Telstra

Telstra's CEO, David Thodey, eyes acquisitions in product development and software as the telecom giant pivots towards customer services and digital households.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2010