Acquisition stories - Page 239

Cloud computing is often touted as the future, but is it the right option for every business? Experts say careful analysis is needed.

Exeed's acquisition of Renaissance's IT division, poised to become NZ's 2nd largest distributor, hinges on Apple's critical approval.

Seeby Woodhouse of Voyager recruits Orcon's ace, Tony Ripper, as National Sales Manager, signalling a significant boost for Voyager's sales.

Connector Systems partners with Imation to supply New Zealand resellers with storage and data security solutions aimed at small and medium businesses.

Vocus completes $9.5m acquisition of NZ's Maxnet, planning 'significant investment' in expansion and improved services, says CEO.

Dell pushes deeper into networking with Force10 acquisition, aiming to disrupt giants like Cisco and HP with its growing ethernet switch business.

Dell's acquisition of SonicWALL promises unchanged partnerships and growth, reassuring partners amidst competitor opportunism.

Digiweb New Zealand expands its footprint with the strategic acquisition of Digital Network Limited, marking its second big buy in a year.

Dell's acquisition of SonicWALL is part of a 'better together' strategy, aiming for a unified server, storage, and security offering.

Telstra faces intensifying pressure to outline its future in NZ amid rumours of selling TelstraClear to Vodafone. Speculations rise on potential market moves.

Vodafone NZ eyes TelstraClear acquisition in a move that could bolster its 4G spectrum and reshape the telecommunications landscape.

There's speculation acquisition-hungry Telstra may use its New Zealand subsidiary and substantive war chest to shake up the local mobile market.

The Federal Trade Commission's scrutiny of Facebook's USD $1 billion acquisition of Instagram delays the deal, amid doubts over the high valuation.

Xero's revenue and customers double, yet losses inch up due to growth expenses. The firm's aggressive expansion strategy shows promise.

China greenlights Google's $12.5 billion buyout of Motorola, with conditions to keep Android free for five years.

Vocus Communications buys NZ's Maxnet for $9.5m, boosting its cloud and data centre footprint in the Australasia region.

Acquisition signals a serious expansion strategy for Orcon founder Seeby Woodhouse, following 18 months quietly re-growing the Voyager brand.

Dell SonicWall unveils its first post-acquisition UTM firewalls, the TZ 105 and TZ 205, targeting SMBs, branch offices, and retail outlets.

Connector Systems boosts Aussie operations with key hires and expansion, while enriching its tech offering with Sophos and rolling out lucrative promotions.

Infor shifts its focus to specialised microverticals, stepping away from generalist ERP solutions to cater to niche industries, says New Zealand manager.