Acquisition stories - Page 227
Nadella fine-tunes Redmond hierarchy with senior reshuffle
Thu, 3rd Apr 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's new CEO, Satya Nadella, has made three management changes, starting with Stephen Elop as EVP of Microsoft Devices.
Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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facebook
Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.
Dicker Data sounds warning for larger disties
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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dimension data
Express Data, recently acquired by Dicker Data, will operate as a standalone business in New Zealand rather than a branch of the Australian operations.
Cisco Capital helps NZ SMBs preserve cash and stay competitive
Mon, 31st Mar 2014
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cisco
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ict
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cisco capital
Cisco Capital provides flexible financing for New Zealand IT firm Turnstone, allowing the company to manage cash flow and support business growth.
Intel wears heart on its sleeves with new acquisition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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intel
Intel completes acquisition of BASIS Science, a company specializing in wearable device technologies for health and wellness applications.
Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
As the industry balks at Facebook’s recent US$2 billion acquisition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t worried about the likes of PlayStation or Xbox.
Dotcom aims for $210m backdoor NZX Mega listing
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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mega
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trs
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nzx
TRS Investments set to acquire Mega for $210m in a strategic move, pivoting to dominate the NZX with a backdoor listing.
Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.
Symantec sacks CEO for second time in two years
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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quantum computing
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symantec
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acquisition
Symantec ousts CEO Steve Bennett in a shakeup, marking the firm's second executive dismissal within two years. Michael Brown steps in as interim.
Plan B acquires Auckland-based private cloud backup and recovery provider
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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dr
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private cloud
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cloud services
Plan B gears up to acquire DRG, bolstering its cloud backup services in a strategic move to further solidify its industry stance from 1 April 2014.
WhatsApp's 'values and beliefs will not change'
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
Amid acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum assures users their data and privacy are safe, maintaining the app’s core values and autonomy.
Dicker Data shareholders greenlight Express Data acquisition
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data's takeover of Express Data for $65.5m gets shareholder nod, backed by a $130m credit line for strategic expansion.
If I could turn back time... well, 10 years to be exact
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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microsoft
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acquisition
Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits regret over entering mobile market too late, questions Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp.
Cisco Capital: Why NZ businesses should consider ICT financing…
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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cisco
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financing
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smb
In New Zealand’s business environment today, customers need to decide not only what to buy, but how to buy it.
Dell... A company in transition
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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network infrastructure
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services
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computers
For a company unfamiliar with managing acquisitions, Dell’s transition into a private business has brought upon many challenges for the tech giant.
Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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retail
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has said the company must address its under-performing hardware business after a disappointing year.
Warehouse begins five-year financial services journey
Fri, 7th Mar 2014
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noel leeming
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the warehouse group
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retail
The Warehouse Group embarks on a bold venture into financial services, aiming to become NZ's top retail finance player within five years.
Express Data buyer Dicker Data reveals 'exceptional' financials
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data, the Australian distributor currently in the process of buying Express Data, has recorded strong revenue growth for its half year to 31 December.
Focus with Vocus following stella financials
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Vocus Communications reports strong half year financial results, with revenue up 45% and profit up 50% after tax.
Gen-i unveils video communication solution ReadyCloud
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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uc
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digital entertainment
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gen-i
Telecom New Zealand’s ICT services division Gen-i has added a video communication service, ReadyCloud Video, to its portfolio of cloud services.