Acquisition stories - Page 221

Philips Cloud Base revolutionises enterprise IT, offering cost efficiency, top-notch security, and seamless management. Say hello to smarter IT.

Unlocking the full potential of mobile collaboration: Tony Simonsen reveals the nine timeless criteria essential for businesses.

Empired acquires Kiwi Intergen for AU$17.4m, creating the largest Microsoft services provider across the Tasman with 825 staff.

2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.

Facebook introduces VoIP, escalating competition with telcos by leveraging WhatsApp's vast user base for its new communications service.

HP has confirmed it will split into two entities by November 2015: HP, Inc focusing on PCs and printers, and HP Enterprise on tech solutions.

Vodafone New Zealand's financials are matching its logo for the first time in 13 years, as the company plunges into the red.

Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 opens a $5m investment in ANZ, promising growth and services opportunities, especially in New Zealand.

Mega's backdoor listing faces more delays, now set for a late Nov deadline amid regulatory consultations, extending uncertainty for TRS Investments' $210m deal.

Registrations are now open to attend New Zealand’s leading information technology event – Westcon Group NZ’s Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series.

Westcon adds Cloud DC's OfficeBox to its cloud product range, a virtual desktop offering accessible on multiple devices.

Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.

Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.

In a bid to streamline post-Nokia buy, Microsoft lays off 2,100, with 747 in Washington, marking its largest jobs cull since 2009.

The National Party lays out top priorities for its Business Growth Agenda to boost New Zealand's long-term growth rate.

Snakk Media clinches a monumental recruit in Bob Mohan from Google, aiming to amplify growth with his vast experience in mergers and IPOs.

Trade Me to acquire Paystation, a Wellington-based online credit card processing and payments gateway, along with two other related companies.

Westcon takes control of its digital destiny after acquiring Verecloud, signalling a new era in cloud distribution and innovation.

Westcon Group acquires Verecloud's assets to strengthen its Cloud Solutions Practice & generate revenue for VARs.

When it comes to gateway and data centre security, there's one aspect grabbing attention – and it's not a specific technology, as Heather Wright discovers.