Acquisition stories - Page 224
What makes Wellington great in the global ICT space...?
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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fintech
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financial systems
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microsoft
Wellington shines on the global ICT stage, leveraging success stories like Xero and GreenButton, and fostering a unique blend of collaboration and innovation.
Plan B pounces on changing ICT market with bold data centre move
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Plan B is branching out to offer production data centre hosting, via a new independent, connected data centre network, and has committed $30 million.
Vocus makes $115m move to acquire Kiwi fibre optic firm
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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fx networks
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cba
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vocus group
Vocus to acquire NZ's FX Networks for $115m, aiming to become the 3rd largest network operator and trans-Tasman communications leader.
Microsoft Global Alliance partner makes strong NZ channel move
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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microsoft
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intergen
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sitecore
Sitecore teams up with Intergen, promising NZ businesses enhanced customer experience through advanced .NET solutions on Microsoft's platform.
HP NZ: Combat cyber security with the four P's...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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hp
HP NZ emphasises the four P's - Products, People, Policy, Processes - as crucial for fighting the complexity of cyber threats.
Top bosses vacate following “ahead of schedule” Dicker Data merger
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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express online
Top Express Online bosses, CEO Danny Moore and General Manager Gavin Troxler, leave the company after its integration with Dicker Data.
UPDATED: Done deal...? Vocus buys Kiwi fibre optic firm
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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fx networks
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vocus group
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acquisition
Vocus Communications is on the verge of confirming a deal in excess of $100m, after distancing itself from buying Orcon’s wholesale division last week.
Analysis: Ingram Micro and it's Brand of Brothers...
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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ingram micro
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distributors
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volution
Ingram Micro's new logo represents a seismic change of direction for the distribution giant, showing its investment in the future.
An in-depth look at IBM's hush-hush acquisition...
Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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ibm
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ovum
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partners
IBM’s acquisition of marketing automation vendor Silverpop in April 2014 caused barely a ripple in the IT press.
Ingram Micro sets future plans with bold new brand identity
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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ingram micro
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distributors
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partners
Ingram Micro has unveiled a new business brand identity, highlighting its leadership in technology and supply chain services.
Telecom NZ sells submarine cable network stake as Vocus shifts focus
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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uc
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vocus group
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acquisition
Vocus Communications acquires Telecom New Zealand's 10% interest in Sea-Me-We 3 cable for US$2.5m, strengthening its position in the Australian market.
Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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uc
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cloud services
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gen-i
Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.
IBM / Lenovo deal: What partners need to know...
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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partners
Why is IBM transitioning x86 to Lenovo? That's million-dollar question on the lips of the company's Business Partners.
Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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casb
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
New Zealand security software spending rose 11.7% in 2013, beating the worldwide market increase of 4.9%, according to Gartner.
Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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apps
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google
Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.
Exploit tech… don’t miss the World Cup because of work
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Companies in NZ gear up with tech solutions to tackle World Cup-induced work disruptions and promote flexibility at work.
“Stable” HP targets IBM partners heading to Lenovo
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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lenovo
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hp
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ibm
HP launches Project Smart Choice to entice IBM partners pre-Lenovo deal, promising swifter certifications and superior solutions.
Hills expands security operations with Kiwi acquisition
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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cybersecurity
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intek
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hills
Hills NZ Limited expands its security operations with the acquisition of Intek Security Group Limited in New Zealand.
New Dell switch ready to scale for clouds and large data centres
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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storage
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Clouds are getting bigger, data centres need greater connectivity, and switches must grow to match today’s east-west and north-south traffic requirements.
Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Fri, 30th May 2014
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.