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Oracle's Sun takeover could result in redundancies

Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems, approved by EU officials, may lead to significant job cuts as it pursues expansion into hardware.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2010

Apple

Apple to host iTunes libraries in the cloud?

Apple might soon host iTunes libraries in the cloud, following its buyout of Lala, hinting at major changes ahead.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2010

Unified Communications

“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco

Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009

Firewalls

Expansion could double reseller margins

WatchGuard's expansion into messaging and content security could see reseller profits soar, doubling margins in the next 1-2 years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2009

Hyperscale

HP to acquire 3Com

In a move that will disrupt the networking industry, Hewlett-Packard has entered into an agreement to buy network, switching, routing and security.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009

Unified Communications

XT sales below expectation

The XT Network is considered a key plank in Telecom's transformation plan, so how has it performed? Today's Q1 briefing was the first chance to find out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009

Document Management

The business advantage

Advantage Computers thrives by combining high-quality tech solutions with integrity, revolutionising business IT since 1984.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

Brocade

Brocade vies for piece of Cisco market share

Brocade challenges Cisco, offering a complete end-to-end data center solution and expanding partner education to seize market share.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

SmartPay

SmartPay purchases ETHOS system

SmartPay acquires ETHOS system from Cadmus Developments, allowing total control over product development, with the deal valued at up to USD $7 million.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009

Google

A billion hits a day at YT

YouTube, celebrating three years under Google, reports over a billion daily video views, as co-founder Chad Hurley highlights the platform's growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2009

Virtualisation

Westcon acquires Datastor

Westcon has acquired Auckland-based Datastor to bolster its data centre, virtualisation, storage tech portfolio, and expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2009

Unified Communications

Unite and conquer

Businesses pivot to strategic collaborations, promising access to new markets and customers, in a transformative shift from traditional alliances.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Management

A date with Datastor

Datastor's CEO, Dave Rosenberg, talks to The Channel about his IT career so far and his new-found passion for mountain biking.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Data Protection

Symantec CEO's pledge to smaller businesses, resellers

Symantec CEO Enrique Salem pledges ongoing support to SMBs and resellers, emphasising the critical role of partners in reaching these segments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2009

Marketing Technologies

Viaduct buys out Nelson EFTPOS provider

Viaduct, New Zealand's leading EFTPOS dealer, acquires Nelson-based Networkz, marking its entry into the point of sale market and expanding Casio distribution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009

Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox strengthens ANZ printer team

In a move to strengthen its management team, Fuji Xerox has promoted staff and created new positions within its ANZ printer channel sales team.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009

Email Security

M86 acquires Finjan

M86 Security has acquired Finjan to bolster its web security offerings, integrating advanced SaaS-based solutions and secure web gateways into its portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2009