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Further delays for Mega listing

Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Mega's backdoor listing faces more delays, now set for a late Nov deadline amid regulatory consultations, extending uncertainty for TRS Investments' $210m deal.
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Kiwi company dials up global market

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.
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Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'

Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
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Microsoft initiates Round Two of jobs cuts... Lays off 2,100 staff

Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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In a bid to streamline post-Nokia buy, Microsoft lays off 2,100, with 747 in Washington, marking its largest jobs cull since 2009.
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Trade Me ramps up payment process with Wellington-based startup acquisition

Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Trade Me to acquire Paystation, a Wellington-based online credit card processing and payments gateway, along with two other related companies.
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Data centre security: Moving beyond prevention...

Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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When it comes to gateway and data centre security, there's one aspect grabbing attention – and it's not a specific technology, as Heather Wright discovers.
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Acronis buys back up firm to bolster cloud offering

Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Acronis acquires BackupAgent to enhance its cloud backup services, promising advanced data protection for service providers.
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Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.
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Indonesian state owned telco to buy into 2degrees

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Indonesia's telecom giant Telkom set to acquire a 27% share in New Zealand's 2degrees, strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific.
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Unisys NZ: How to be a mobile trendsetter – again...

Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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Unisys NZ urges Kiwi firms to reclaim mobile innovation crown, spotlighting a shift needed from operational to revenue-boosting mobile strategies.
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Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change

Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
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More on me: Deidre Steyn, ICONZ Webvisions

Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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It may have been a long and winding road to get there, but for Deidre Steyn, the technology industry was always going to be a natural fit for her talents.
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Vodafone leaves telematic trail with Italian Cobra acquisition

Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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Vodafone enhances global telematics footprint with the acquisition of Italy's Cobra, promising superior connected car services.
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Spark Digital CEO 'fired up' about digital future...

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles is fired up about Gen-i's rebrand. He talks to Heather Wright about the genesis of Spark and leadership.
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Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court

Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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Microsoft has filed legal action against Samsung, accusing the South Korean tech giant of breaching a contract.
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'Freedom still exists'... Revera CEO praises Telecom acquisition

Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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Chief executive Robin Cockayne sits down with Heather Wright to talk about the Telecom acquisition, standing in rivers and dinner in the Cockayne household.
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'Alarming' gaps in Kiwi security leave critical infrastructure open

Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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New survey reveals 86% of NZ and AU critical infrastructures suffered security breaches last year, surpassing the global average.
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Adobe: Digital excellence 'closely linked' to revenue growth

Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Marketers in Australia and New Zealand who deliver best practices are pulling further away from their competitors...
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New Apple acquisition… All's Swell that ends Swell?

Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.
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Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...

Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.