Acquisition stories - Page 237

Riverbed acquires OPNET in $1billion deal
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Riverbed's bold $1bn acquisition of OPNET sets the stage to dominate the network and application performance market, transforming into a billion-dollar entity.

Vodafone completes TelstraClear acquisition
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Vodafone New Zealand announces completion of its acquisition of TelstraClear for a cash consideration of NZ$840 million.

Should ComCom have more teeth?
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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Labour says consumers could be the big losers after the Commerce Commission rubber-stamped Vodafone’s purchase of TelstraClear.

TelstraClear CEO departs company
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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TelstraClear CEO Dr Allan Freeth exits as Vodafone's NZ$840m acquisition set to complete, marking the end of his successful 7-year tenure.

Vodafone’s acquisition of TelstraClear approved
Tue, 30th Oct 2012
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All regulatory approvals required for its acquisition now granted as Vodafone expects to close deal by tomorrow.

Methven goes global with WAN optimisation-as-a-service
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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extend
Methven partners with Aryaka for a breakthrough in global WAN optimisation-as-a-service, drastically improving business operations.

Google's Q3 earnings leaked early
Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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motorola
Google's shares plummet as Q3 results, revealing lower-than-expected earnings and a $527m loss from Motorola, were mistakenly published early.

Microsoft acquires MarketingPilot in boost for CMOs
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Microsoft acquires MarketingPilot to improve business intelligence and meet the needs of Chief Marketing Officers.

Free cloud event heads to Auckland
Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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recruitment
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provoke solutions
Forget the well-trodden path of technology implications, it’s time to consider the full extent of cloud computing on business.

Gaikai goes big with games website
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Gaikai unveils a slew of recent AAA titles on its new website, post-Sony acquisition, challenging console norms with cloud gaming.

Optimation marks 20 years, adds Google Enterprise
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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Optimation celebrates two decades in IT with a strategic move, acquiring a stake in Barbador to advance into Google Enterprise services.

Microsoft tipped for Rdio acquisition
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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digital entertainment
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Website rumours suggesting the U.S. based digital music service is a target of technology giant as it increases its efforts on the music front.

Digiweb continues cloud growth through Laurus acquisition
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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laurus technology
Kiwi web hosting firm continues cloud based growth through acquisition and renaming of Laurus Technology, formerly Utopia.

Mayer appoints new Yahoo CFO
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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Marissa Mayer spearheads Yahoo's revival by appointing Ken Goldman as the new CFO, aiming for financial and operational rejuvenation.

PM slams govt spies in Dotcom case
Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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copyright
John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.

Orion Health cements Asian healthcare place
Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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NZ’s largest privately owned software exporter in eHealth technology expands regional presence with new office opening.

Microsoft enjoying epic year
Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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CEO Steve Ballmer compares 2012 with the launch of Windows 95, believing Windows 8 will surpass all expectations.

GroupLogic becomes first Acronis acquisition
Tue, 18th Sep 2012
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Acronis addresses the mobile enterprise’s demands for secure data accessibility and availability with acquisition of GroupLogic.

Vodafone NZ stung with $960,000 fine
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

Vodafone’s TelstraClear decision delayed
Mon, 10th Sep 2012
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Commerce Commission postpones verdict on Vodafone's $840m bid for TelstraClear, citing the need for detailed market analysis.