Acquisition stories - Page 138
Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?
Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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microsoft
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cloud services
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nokia
Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings under CEO Nadella, with revenue of $23.38bn for quarter ending June 30.
Analysts brand Apple / IBM mobility deal a 'formidable' partnership
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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apple
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ipad
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ibm
Apple and IBM's new 'formidable' partnership sets to revolutionise enterprise mobility, with IBM selling Apple devices and developing iOS cloud services.
Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future
Fri, 18th Jul 2014
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microsoft
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nokia
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modernisation
In a bold move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to cut 18,000 jobs, focusing on streamlining and integrating Nokia, reshaping the tech giant's future.
Expert view: Apple / IBM deal
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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microsoft
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apple
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ibm
Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.
Mobility wheels not yet in motion as Kiwi firms lag behind...
Sat, 5th Jul 2014
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unisys
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mobility
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acquisition
Kiwi firms trail in mobility tech adoption, with just 10% hitting 'trendsetter' status, lagging global norm - Unisys report finds.
Lenovo answers key 'I B When?' question…
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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lenovo
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motorola
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ibm
Lenovo CEO confirms the completion of IBM server and Google Motorola acquisitions by year-end, dismissing concerns.
Plan B pounces on changing ICT market with bold data centre move
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Plan B is branching out to offer production data centre hosting, via a new independent, connected data centre network, and has committed $30 million.
Vocus makes $115m move to acquire Kiwi fibre optic firm
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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fx networks
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cba
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vocus group
Vocus to acquire NZ's FX Networks for $115m, aiming to become the 3rd largest network operator and trans-Tasman communications leader.
Microsoft Global Alliance partner makes strong NZ channel move
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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microsoft
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intergen
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sitecore
Sitecore teams up with Intergen, promising NZ businesses enhanced customer experience through advanced .NET solutions on Microsoft's platform.
HP NZ: Combat cyber security with the four P's...
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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hp
HP NZ emphasises the four P's - Products, People, Policy, Processes - as crucial for fighting the complexity of cyber threats.
Telecom NZ sells submarine cable network stake as Vocus shifts focus
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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uc
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vocus group
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acquisition
Vocus Communications acquires Telecom New Zealand's 10% interest in Sea-Me-We 3 cable for US$2.5m, strengthening its position in the Australian market.
Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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uc
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cloud services
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gen-i
Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.
IBM / Lenovo deal: What partners need to know...
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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lenovo
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ibm
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partners
Why is IBM transitioning x86 to Lenovo? That's million-dollar question on the lips of the company's Business Partners.
Security software market beats global rise as Kiwis keep spending
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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casb
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
New Zealand security software spending rose 11.7% in 2013, beating the worldwide market increase of 4.9%, according to Gartner.
Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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apps
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google
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apple
Apple's stealth buy of Spotsetter ramps up maps war with Google, poising Cupertino to redefine navigation with a social twist.
Exploit tech… don't miss the World Cup because of work
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Companies in NZ gear up with tech solutions to tackle World Cup-induced work disruptions and promote flexibility at work.
“Stable” HP targets IBM partners heading to Lenovo
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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lenovo
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hp
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ibm
HP launches Project Smart Choice to entice IBM partners pre-Lenovo deal, promising swifter certifications and superior solutions.
Hills expands security operations with Kiwi acquisition
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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cybersecurity
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intek
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hills
Hills NZ Limited expands its security operations with the acquisition of Intek Security Group Limited in New Zealand.
New Dell switch ready to scale for clouds and large data centres
Mon, 2nd Jun 2014
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storage
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Clouds are getting bigger, data centres need greater connectivity, and switches must grow to match today's east-west and north-south traffic requirements.
Labour slams Telecom spectrum deal
Fri, 30th May 2014
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uc
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government
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commerce commission
Labour criticises Telecom's 700MHz spectrum acquisition, affecting competition and innovation in UK's mobile market, says ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.