Acquisition stories - Page 242
Save $$$ with Skype
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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edge computing
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twitter
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web drive
Skype is becoming more and more popular as a trendy, convenient, innovative and (most importantly) free way to communicate.
Huge shake-up for HP
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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lenovo
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hp
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acquisition
HP announces the end of webOS, eyes British software firm Autonomy for acquisition, and moots spinning off its PC division.
InterDigital sale delayed
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
The sale of InterDigital, holder of 8800 patents, is delayed to September after Google's unexpected USD $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility.
Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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google
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federal trade commission
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investigation
In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.
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Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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smartphones
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google
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htc
Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.
Wireless expertise on offer
Thu, 11th Aug 2011
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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connector systems
Terence Fleming, former MD at Kalooma, now offers his wireless tech expertise to resellers after Connector Systems' acquisition.
CCH purchases NZ accounting tool vendor - Updated
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Accounting tool provider, Business Fitness NZ, has been acquired by CCH and will operate as a product line of parent company, Wolters Kluwer.
Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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slingshot
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maxnet
An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.
New opportunities spur connector systems
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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uc
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.
Interactive Intelligence Acquires CallTime Solutions
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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network infrastructure
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slingshot
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maxnet
Interactive Intelligence bolsters its presence in ANZ by acquiring key reseller CallTime Solutions, eyeing accelerated regional growth.
Polycom closes HP deal
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
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wfh
Polycom finalises its $89M acquisition of HP's visual collaboration unit, set to be HP's sole teleconferencing provider.
Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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itunes
Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.
Adobe acquires e-signature provider
Tue, 19th Jul 2011
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Adobe's acquisition of Echosign may spell the end for paper use in offices, introducing a future where e-signatures become the norm.
IronKey opts for exclusive distribution
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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duo
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simms international
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distributors
IronKey singles out Express Online for exclusive ANZ distribution, dropping Duo from its network to expand product availability.
Google gets admeld
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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martech
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google
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integration
Google acquires Admeld for USD $400 million, aiming to enhance display advertising tools and simplify ad management for major publishers.
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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government
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new zealand post
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investment
The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.
Net24 sells Cables Direct operation
Mon, 13th Jun 2011
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cloud services
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websites
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techday
TechDay spoke with Jon Tyce of Accounting Direct about the company's recent acquisition of the business from Net24.
Infosys acquires Gen-i software practice
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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partner programmes
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gen-i
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custom software
Infosys acquires Gen-i's software business, announcing a strategic partnership and new career opportunities in New Zealand.
Polycom acquires HP teleconferencing unit
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
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wfh
Polycom set to acquire HP's teleconferencing arm, aiming to transform global communication with the Open Visual Communications Consortium.
Here’s looking at you - Video face-off looming
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Facing a digital revolution, experts predict video will dominate 90% of internet traffic by 2024, transforming global business communication.