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Acquisition stories - Page 222

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Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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iot
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ibm
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ibm global entrepreneur program
NZ's 9 Spokes wins IBM SmartCamp Sydney, earning mentorship and a shot at global entrepreneurship acclaim with their innovative business dashboard.
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Acronis buys back up firm to bolster cloud offering
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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dr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Acronis acquires BackupAgent to enhance its cloud backup services, promising advanced data protection for service providers.
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Three months and $35m for Express Data...
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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m&a
Express Data New Zealand contributed more than $35 million in revenue for new owner Dicker Data for the 2014 financial year.
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Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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uc
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fibre
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ethernet
Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.
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New Veeam NZ head sets sight on Kiwi channel growth
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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virtualisation
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dr
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cloud services
Ross Cranston steps into the role at Veeam NZ, eyeing growth in Kiwi channel partnerships and regional expansion.
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Indonesian state owned telco to buy into 2degrees
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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uc
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vodafone
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partners
Indonesia's telecom giant Telkom set to acquire a 27% share in New Zealand's 2degrees, strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific.
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It's a wireless world...
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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iaas
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microsoft
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connector systems
Wireless tech could revolutionise managed services, experts discuss the shift towards cloud-based solutions and virtual controllers.
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Unisys NZ: How to be a mobile trendsetter – again...
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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personal computing devices
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byod
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unisys
Unisys NZ urges Kiwi firms to reclaim mobile innovation crown, spotlighting a shift needed from operational to revenue-boosting mobile strategies.
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Cisco Capital… Changing paradigms of technology financing
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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cisco
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cisco capital
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capex
Cisco Capital revolutionises tech financing, addressing economic and tech shifts in Asia Pacific with innovative leasing options.
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Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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appserv
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Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
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More on me: Deidre Steyn, ICONZ Webvisions
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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more on me
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iconz
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affinity
It may have been a long and winding road to get there, but for Deidre Steyn, the technology industry was always going to be a natural fit for her talents.
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MYOB expands ANZ offering with payroll acquisition...
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
MYOB to acquire PayGlobal to strengthen HR and payroll solutions for larger businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
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Has Trade Me founder invested in the next Xero...?
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Sam Morgan, who made his fortune when Trade Me was sold to Fairfax Media, has built a substantial shareholding in security software developer Wynyard.
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Finzsoft acquires Sush Mobile to strengthen next generation solutions
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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apps
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finzsoft
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sush mobile
Finzsoft acquires mobile innovation firm Sush Mobile, gearing up to lead next-gen fintech solutions with enhanced capabilities and reach.
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Vodafone leaves telematic trail with Italian Cobra acquisition
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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uc
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cobra
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automotive
Vodafone enhances global telematics footprint with the acquisition of Italy's Cobra, promising superior connected car services.
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Renaissance... Six months none the richer
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzx
Renaissance shareholders green-light liquidation, marking the end for a firm once at the forefront of NZ technology distribution.
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Hasta La Vista Kiwi... NZ firm begins trading as a public company
Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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nzx
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vista group
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ipo
Vista Group International begins trading after raising NZD 92m in an IPO, with a market capitalisation of NZD 188m. (110 characters).
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Spark Digital CEO 'fired up' about digital future...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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uc
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gen-i
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spark
Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles is fired up about Gen-i's rebrand. He talks to Heather Wright about the genesis of Spark and leadership.
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French distie acquires WhiteGold...
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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exclusive networks
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distributors
Exclusive Networks acquires 70% of WhiteGold Solutions, marking its first foray outside EMEA with sights set on APAC expansion.
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Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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windows
Microsoft has filed legal action against Samsung, accusing the South Korean tech giant of breaching a contract.