Acquisition stories - Page 238

Avnet unveils 'market filler' cloud services, aiming to bridge a gap with flexible terms, branded solutions, and expert support.

ViFX teams up with Cherwell to bring innovative ITSM solution to the NZ market, aiming for more user-friendly tech management.

IBM bolsters client data usage with acquisition of HR software provider, after Oracle and SAP bought out rival companies in the past year.

Big data is emerging as big business, spawning something of an acquisition frenzy among information management companies.

J2 Global has added to its acquisition of assets from Zintel Group, agreeing to buy its Zintel Communications unit for $7.3m.

HP reports a record loss of USD $8.9 billion, following an acquisition that underperformed. Revenue dropped 5% to USD $29.7 billion in Q3.

Trade Me shares fall 2.5% despite an 8.4% profit rise, as sales growth falls short of forecasts in NZ's volatile market.

UXC owned company hopes recent investments in people and resources will help manage the rapidly expanding SAP market.

Apple will issue its first quarterly dividend to shareholders in 17 years on Thursday, and begin buying back some of its shares.

The country’s leading web hosting company continues its recruitment spree with acquisition of a South Island web hosting firm.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise boosts presence in NZ with Connector Systems deal, offering affordable yet innovative telephony and network solutions.

Google snatches up Sparrow amidst in-app purchase exploits and plans second N.C. data center, impacting future app updates and expansion.

Microsoft marks first quarter loss in 26 years, not from weak performance but due to a one-off $6.2bn write-down from a 2007 buy.

CCH acquires Christchurch's Acclipse, marking its second NZ software firm buy in a year, a move set to transform accountant-client work.

Web Drive’s Open Host to acquire 9,300 domains and 4,000 hosting customers from Hosting Direct, as HD shifts its focus to data centre and ISP connectivity.

Sale includes TelstraClear’s voice and data-based services, its network infrastructure, and its kiwi customer base.

Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.

eXeed pays a premium for Renaissance distribution despite historical challenges and a reduced credit limit, betting on future synergies.

Connector Systems accelerates its growth in 2012 with new vendors and staff, hinting at even more expansion in the year's second half.

Sony set to reshape the gaming landscape, acquiring Gaikai Inc. for $380m to launch a pioneering cloud gaming service.