Acquisition stories - Page 235

Lenovo looking at BlackBerry takeover?
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer
Mon, 11th Mar 2013
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As Samsung gears up for its S4 launch, Apple enthusiasts wonder what's next. Insider tips hint at an iPhone revamp with cutting-edge tech.

Trade Me sells Treat Me after two-year experiment
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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Trade Me is offloading its group-buying site Treat Me, with a management-led consortium set to take control next month for an undisclosed sum.

Emulex acquires 89% ownership of Endace
Wed, 27th Feb 2013
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Emulex completes the acquisition of 89% in Endace, eyeing full ownership, marking a significant expansion in high-margin network solutions.

Who is Sandvine and why should ISPs care?
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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Cisco's failed acquisition led to the birth of Sandvine, a Canadian telecoms specialist targeting further growth in Asia.

Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Trade Me's mobile expansion fuels a net profit rise of NZD $37.5m, beating IPO outlook and driving strong performance across its business portfolio.

Emulex accepts 88% of Endace shares
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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Company declares the offer unconditional as to the level of acceptances, extending the offer period by 14 days, to 1 p.m (GMT) on February 26.

Exeed goes 100% pure Kiwi
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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Exeed transforms to a fully NZ-owned entity, welcoming Tony Butler as a shareholder, marking its commitment to the Kiwi market.

Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.

Enabling expands Australian offices
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Enabling expands its footprint in Australia, opening a new office in Perth and integrating Magni in Brisbane, to meet growing demand for IT solutions.

Lenovo set for Apple and Samsung mobile wars
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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Lenovo gears up to challenge Apple and Samsung in the mobile sector, flaunting a 34% profit surge and record sales.

Navman acquired by Danaher Corporation
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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Navman Wireless has been acquired by Danaher, marking the science and tech giant's first foray into the fleet and asset management industry.

Mobile marketing spend to smash US$55bn by 2015
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Mobile marketing expenditure set to hit a staggering US$55 billion by 2015 as retailers turn to mobiles to boost consumer engagement.

Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Symantec revitalizes strategy by splitting Chairman and CEO roles, appointing Dan Schulman as Chairman. Aims to boost customer value and innovation.

Big Data vendor market perception stays positive
Thu, 24th Jan 2013
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Sentiment surrounding Big Data vendors remained positive last year, despite sceptics’ suggestions the subject had been ‘over-hyped’.

TelstraClear tops broadband survey
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.

Mobile BI finally arrives...
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.

Dell debating going private
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Internet reports suggests the multinational computer company in talks with private equity firms about the move.

Xbox 360s second year at the top
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.

Skype to replace Messenger by March 15
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.