Acquisition stories - Page 137
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.
Kiwi company dials up global market
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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devops
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apm
Comworth Group targets the US and Europe with its innovative Virsae software, aiming to become a global leader in unified communications.
Why Alibaba's plans for global expansion is a 'long-term play'
Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
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payment technologies
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ovum
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alibaba
Alibaba's quest for global expansion faces stiff competition in Europe and North America, marking it a 'long-term play' in the digital market.
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.
Trade Me ramps up payment process with Wellington-based startup acquisition
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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palm
Trade Me to acquire Paystation, a Wellington-based online credit card processing and payments gateway, along with two other related companies.
Data centre security: Moving beyond prevention...
Fri, 5th Sep 2014
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
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.
Acronis buys back up firm to bolster cloud offering
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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dr
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Acronis acquires BackupAgent to enhance its cloud backup services, promising advanced data protection for service providers.
Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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fibre
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ethernet
Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.
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.
Unisys NZ: How to be a mobile trendsetter – again...
Wed, 27th Aug 2014
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byod
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mobility
Unisys NZ urges Kiwi firms to reclaim mobile innovation crown, spotlighting a shift needed from operational to revenue-boosting mobile strategies.
Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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uc
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appserv
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spark
Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
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.
Vodafone leaves telematic trail with Italian Cobra acquisition
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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automotive
Vodafone enhances global telematics footprint with the acquisition of Italy's Cobra, promising superior connected car services.
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.
Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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windows
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samsung
Microsoft has filed legal action against Samsung, accusing the South Korean tech giant of breaching a contract.
'Freedom still exists'... Revera CEO praises Telecom acquisition
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
Chief executive Robin Cockayne sits down with Heather Wright to talk about the Telecom acquisition, standing in rivers and dinner in the Cockayne household.
'Alarming' gaps in Kiwi security leave critical infrastructure open
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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unisys
New survey reveals 86% of NZ and AU critical infrastructures suffered security breaches last year, surpassing the global average.
Adobe: Digital excellence 'closely linked' to revenue growth
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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creative technologies
Marketers in Australia and New Zealand who deliver best practices are pulling further away from their competitors...
New Apple acquisition… All's Swell that ends Swell?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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apps
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radio
Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.
Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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uc
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spark
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retail
Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.