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Acquisition stories - Page 226

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Microsoft NZ: Kiwi tech “alive and kicking”
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Microsoft's acquisition of Kiwi firm GreenButton showcases New Zealand's vibrant tech scene, proving talent transcends geographic boundaries.
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An acquisition heard around the world…
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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data analytics
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For founder and CEO Scott Houston, Microsoft’s acquisition of GreenButton is an acquisition representing natural progression, given the close working.
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At the helm of one of NZ's original success stories
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Deidre Steyn tells David Williams how she is relishing the role of general manager at one of New Zealand’s original internet success stories.
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Remaking the mobile market...
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Microsoft is hoping its recent acquisition of Nokia will help it gain a larger share of the smartphone market.
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'Now, we're one Microsoft'
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business has been completed, confirmed executive VP Stephen Elop.
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Microsoft seals Nokia deal
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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Microsoft has completed its acquisition of Nokia, marking the first step in bringing the two organisations together.
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WhatsApp sets the Facebook record straight…
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
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apps
WhatsApp CEO dispels myths about Facebook merger, emphasising privacy and user data protection remain paramount.
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Dimension Data to quadruple its data centre business by 2018
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
The company's existing US$1 billion data centre business is looking to aggressively grow and scale both organically and through acquisition across the world.
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Palo Alto Networks gains Gartner recognition for Enterprise Network Firewalls
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks has been recognised by Gartner as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Firewalls for the third year running.
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US tech giant acquires Auckland-based software developer
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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Optima Corporation, a Kiwi software developer, has been bought by US tech firm Intermedix, fuelling the worldwide growth of the Auckland-based company.
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How to gain sales momentum following an acquisition...
Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
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research director
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Post-M&A, companies must engage broadly to keep sales momentum, says Gartner, highlighting proactive strategies to prevent competitive disruption.
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Microsoft sets official Nokia acquisition completion date...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Microsoft completes acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services business, expected to be finalised on April 25th.
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Kiwi based eCommerce company continues global growth
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider Harlands Group, expanding its international operations.
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Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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public cloud
Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...
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Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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facebook
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Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.
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Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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smartphones
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Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia’s Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China’s Ministry of Commerce.
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Gartner: Server virtualisation on the rise...
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
During the last decade, x86 server virtualisation has risen to become a dominant feature of the enterprise data centre.
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Intel enters 22nd year of semiconductor dominance…
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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samsung
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toshiba
Intel tops semiconductor market for the 22nd year, despite PC market decline, with a 15.4% market share in a $315 billion industry.
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Commercial focus for Yoobee
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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yoobee
Yoobee Apple stores pivot to commercial focus with new ownership by Logical Systems, enhancing services and loyalty programs.
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FlexiGroup buys 'complementary' Equico
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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flexigroup
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equico
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FlexiGroup NZ acquires Equico, enhancing customer services especially for resellers and retailers, with plans to diversify equipment leasing.