Acquisition stories - Page 136
Homeworld returns
Mon, 26th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc hardware
Gearbox reignites space warfare magic: Homeworld Remastered Collection out Feb 25, with classics 4K-updated for PC.
OpenText acquires Actuate and expands portfolio
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
OpenText broadens its horizons with the acquisition of Actuate, promising deeper analytics and personalised insights for its customers.
Trends that will dominate the telco industry in 2015
Tue, 13th Jan 2015
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Monetising network investments in broadband infrastructure will be a top priority over the next year, according to Analysys Mason.
OpenText continues to grow with IGC acquisition
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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management
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opentext
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acquire
OpenText has announced it has acquired Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC), a developer of viewing, annotation, redaction and publishing commercial software.
Reduced profits and fewer ISPs – the NZ ISP Market In 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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uc
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software development
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orcon
Brendan Ritchie takes a look at the increasing difficulty ISPs face in their quest to return a profit for their shareholders.
WhatsApp hits 700 million users
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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apple
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facebook
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social media
WhatsApp now has 700 million monthly active users and those users are sending 30 billion messages per day, according to Jan Koum, WhatsApp CEO.
Theta acquires Auckland BI firm
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Theta completes acquisition of Auckland-based business intelligence firm Indigo, expanding its BI team and partnerships.
Third platform the platform for 2015 says IDC
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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paas
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data analytics
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martech
Where is tech heading in 2015? IDC offers up some predictions for the year ahead - and the third platform is the key player across them all.
Aggressive expansion plans for Kiwi iPad software
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
While there is a special push to sell the product in New Zealand and Australia, the internet allows cost-effective selling into the United State and Europe.
Collaboration between vendors and telcos key to success, says Ovum
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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uc
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partner programmes
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ovum
In the rapidly evolving telco sector, Ovum highlights that collaboration between vendors and telcos is crucial for innovation and customer satisfaction.
Vodafone axes staff as part of significant restructure
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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telstraclear
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acquisition
Vodafone to cut up to 250 jobs in a major restructure, aiming to integrate former TelstraClear staff and systems by March next year.
Get your head out of the sand - software and development the way forward
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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devops
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apm
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software development
New global study from CA Technologies reveals companies focused on software and development outperform companies who aren't.
Spark opens digital future with huge investment in cloud services
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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storage
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uc
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iaas
Spark Digital opens $60 million Takanini Data Centre as the company continues its investment programme in cloud services.
Philips Cloud Base: Efficiency meets IT security
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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cybersecurity
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notebook
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westcon-comstor
Philips Cloud Base revolutionises enterprise IT, offering cost efficiency, top-notch security, and seamless management. Say hello to smarter IT.
Nine evergreen criteria to enable mobile collaboration
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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uc
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collaboration
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avaya
Unlocking the full potential of mobile collaboration: Tony Simonsen reveals the nine timeless criteria essential for businesses.
2degrees founder's rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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uc
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apple
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samsung
2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.
Facebook to take on Telco's with VoIP service
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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uc
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facebook
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whatsapp
Facebook introduces VoIP, escalating competition with telcos by leveraging WhatsApp's vast user base for its new communications service.
HP takes huge step - a split is coming
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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document management
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ecm
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martech
HP has confirmed it will split into two entities by November 2015: HP, Inc focusing on PCs and printers, and HP Enterprise on tech solutions.
Vodafone NZ slumps to $28 million loss
Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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telstraclear
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acquisition
Vodafone New Zealand's financials are matching its logo for the first time in 13 years, as the company plunges into the red.
Lenovo promises Kiwi investment, services opportunities for x86
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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x86
Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 opens a $5m investment in ANZ, promising growth and services opportunities, especially in New Zealand.