Acquisition stories - Page 231

Lower-priced models drive global device growth
Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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windows
Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.

How to become “The Machiavellian CIO”
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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ict
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analyst report
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meti
Gartner's new e-book reveals how CIOs can adopt Machiavellian tactics for success amid IT conflicts and leadership challenges.

Co-founders considering BlackBerry buy back bid
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
The two co-founders of the embattled smartphone manufacturer are considering making an offer to save the struggling company.

Vodafone seeks clearance to acquire radio spectrum
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
Vodafone NZ bids to acquire extra 700 MHz spectrum, eyeing a stronger foothold in 4G network development amidst digital TV switchover.

Managing the Customer Relationship in Telecommunications
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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uc
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telco
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contact centre
New Zealand's telcos are reinventing customer relations, aiming for seamless service across all channels in a highly competitive market.

Twitter must focus on the mobile prize following IPO filing
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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social media
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twitter
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ovum
Following news that Twitter is hoping to raise up to US$1 billion in its IPO, one analyst company has offered a word of caution for the social media giant.

Building future-proof networks
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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sdn
The use of technology in education is increasing at a dramatic rate – in fact there are very few aspects of education that remain untouched by technology.

Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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google
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samsung
After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.

Cisco seals US$2.7 billion Sourcefire acquisition
Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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sourcefire
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awards
Cisco completes its $2.7bn acquisition of cyber security provider Sourcefire, offering an “advanced threat protection portfolio.”.

Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition
Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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smartphones
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.

Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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uc
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telstraclear
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telco
Vodafone NZ sees profits plunge as TelstraClear acquisition costs bite, dropping to $55.9m amid a competitive market shift.

BlackBerry bites the bullet with US$4.7bn private deal
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
The struggling Canadian smartphone maker, reeling from a string of poor device sales, enters acquisition agreement with Toronto-based private equity consortium.

Honeywell completes $600m Intermec acquistion
Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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intermec
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acquisition
Honeywell finalises its all-cash $600m acquisition of Intermec, bolstering its RFID and mobile computing offerings.

Synnex acquires IBM’s customer services business
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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crm
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uc
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martech
Synnex's bold £505m buyout of IBM's customer arm reshapes the CRM BPO landscape, making Concentrix a top industry contender.

Extreme Network seals US$180m acquisition
Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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extreme networks
As network switching providers in enterprise, data centre and cloud, both companies will work together to extend their products and technologies.

Kaseya recruits CA Technologies pair as new COO and exec VP
Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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it automation
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ca technologies
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kaseya
These new executive hires come on the heels of Kaseya’s executive appointments last month, including a new CMO, CSO and CTO.

Apple iPhone 5S Has a fingerprint reader?
Sun, 8th Sep 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
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nzenterprisetech
Leaks suggest Apple’s upcoming iPhone 5S might feature a fingerprint reader, with photos on Weibo and Mashable bolstering the credibility of the claim.

Smartphone shipments surges phone market growth
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Smartphones will represent virtually all of the mobile phone market in many of the world's most developed economies by the end of 2017....

Need new technology now? Contact Simply Leasing today
Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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fintech
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ict
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simply leasing
Specialists in technology leasing, Simply Leasing's mission is simple: to take the complexity and pain out of the transaction...

Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy
Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
The news of Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.