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Acquisition stories - Page 245

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CIOs must play bigger part in business transformation
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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stakeholders
Gartner calls on CIOs to step up, as 70% of CEOs expect business transformation to rise. New guidelines aid CIOs in driving strategic change.
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Demystifying Web Engagement Management
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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data analytics
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ecm
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cx
Scott Liewehr, Sr. WCM Consultant, The Gilbane Group; will present Sitecore's next webinar: Demystifying Web Engagement Management.
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Hosted Contact Centre solutions
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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uc
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software
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contact centre
Hosted Contact Centre solutions are revolutionising customer service with unmatched flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency, driving a 35% revenue growth.
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Pack it up, pack it in
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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storage
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healthtech
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cloud storage
As traditional storage methods become outdated, automated disk tiering, cloud storage, and advanced recovery solutions are driving a new era in data management.
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Big small thinking
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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document management
NZ small biz faces big choices: mass retailer or specialist for tech needs? Navigating purchases post-credit crunch reveals challenges.
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Protect your crown jewels
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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healthtech
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renaissance
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analyst report
CIOs must navigate a labyrinth of storage decisions to safeguard crucial data. Key considerations include vendor selection, hosted backups, and deduplication.
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Nokia Siemens scores NBN contract
Fri, 29th Oct 2010
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uc
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nbn
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broadband
Nokia Siemens wins a pivotal deal worth up to $400m over 10 years to supply crucial tech for Australia's NBN fibre network upgrade.
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Is Microsoft in talks to buy Adobe?
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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martech
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Shares in Adobe surged 17% amid rumours of Microsoft's interest in acquisition to challenge Apple's mobile dominance, as CEOs of both companies meet.
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Symantec unveils new company branding
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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Symantec reveals its new logo, merging its brand with VeriSign's iconic check mark, aiming to symbolise confidence and secure, simple information access.
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FAQ: Datacraft Integral-Axon merger
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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iaas
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dimension data
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Datacraft announces the strategic acquisition of Integral-Axon, aiming to become a dominant force in New Zealand's ICT services market.
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Official: Datacraft acquires 100% of Integral-Axon
Wed, 6th Oct 2010
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dimension data
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ict services
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restructure
Datacraft acquires Integral-Axon, promising no job losses and a turnover doubling. Rebranding to Dimension Data planned in 2011.
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Update: Datacraft buys Axon-Integral
Tue, 5th Oct 2010
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dimension data
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Datacraft confirms acquisition of Integral-Axon, set to be finalised by 1 November, with potential further expansions in Asia Pacific, including New Zealand.
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A secure state of affairs Social and
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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risk & compliance
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analyst report
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risk management
Social and legal influences are driving greater use of, and demand for, data and application security products.
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Virtual utopia
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
New Zealand businesses are flocking to data centre virtualisation, but security solutions lag. With 50% of workloads on VMs by 2012, risks loom large.
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IBM acquires Blade Network Technologies
Wed, 29th Sep 2010
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healthtech
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observatory crest
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distributors
IBM set to bolster its cloud computing capabilities with the acquisition of Blade Network Technologies, enhancing data transport and analytics.
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Maclean rejects RFPs and tenders
Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Amidst a brand revamp, Maclean boldly steps away from RFPs and tenders, choosing a customer-focused IT infrastructure approach.
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Basware to open New Zealand office - four new partners wanted
Fri, 17th Sep 2010
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growth
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sme
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partners
Basware plans to establish a New Zealand office, seeking four partners to enhance its growing presence and offer electronic invoicing services in the market.
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Cloud tech to “revolutionise” TV broadcasting
Mon, 13th Sep 2010
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cloud services
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hp
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cisco
Vidyo's cloud tech set to revolutionise TV broadcasting, cutting traditional transmission costs by 90%, says company.
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Survival in question as file transfer risks and costs escalate
Wed, 8th Sep 2010
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cloud services
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collaboration
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yahoo
IT teams responsible for New Zealand's business data transmissions services are likely to be operating in survival mode.
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Intel confirms Infineon deal
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
Intel confirms a USD $1.4 billion deal to acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business, aiming to boost its mobile and embedded product offerings.