Acquisition stories - Page 140
Microsoft sets official Nokia acquisition completion date...
Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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Microsoft completes acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services business, expected to be finalised on April 25th.
Partners prepare for Microsoft NZ Awards…
Mon, 14th Apr 2014
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public cloud
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martech
Representing the pinnacle of IT industry awards in New Zealand, the Microsoft Partner Awards is set to take place in Auckland tomorrow...
Wave of consolidation will occur in social messaging in 2014
Sat, 12th Apr 2014
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Industry shifts loom as analysts predict a surge in social messaging consolidation in 2014, fuelled by key acquisitions.
Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China's Ministry of Commerce.
Gartner: Server virtualisation on the rise...
Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
During the last decade, x86 server virtualisation has risen to become a dominant feature of the enterprise data centre.
Facebook's Zuck earns a buck...
Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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Mark Zuckerberg took a symbolic USD $1 salary in 2013, joining other Silicon Valley titans, while amassing a net worth of USD $27 billion.
Zuckerberg dismisses Microsoft and Sony competition
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
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ar, vr & metaverse
As the industry balks at Facebook's recent US$2 billion acquisition, CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn't worried about the likes of PlayStation or Xbox.
Microsoft's Nokia acquisition set for April completion
Tue, 25th Mar 2014
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Microsoft's impending completion of Nokia's acquisition marks a major step in their mobile-first strategy, set for April 2014.
Symantec sacks CEO for second time in two years
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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Symantec ousts CEO Steve Bennett in a shakeup, marking the firm's second executive dismissal within two years. Michael Brown steps in as interim.
WhatsApp's 'values and beliefs will not change'
Tue, 18th Mar 2014
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Amid acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum assures users their data and privacy are safe, maintaining the app's core values and autonomy.
If I could turn back time... well, 10 years to be exact
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, admits regret over entering mobile market too late, questions Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp.
Dell... A company in transition
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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network infrastructure
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services
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computers
For a company unfamiliar with managing acquisitions, Dell's transition into a private business has brought upon many challenges for the tech giant.
Under-performing IBM to address struggling hardware business
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has said the company must address its under-performing hardware business after a disappointing year.
Focus with Vocus following stella financials
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Vocus Communications reports strong half year financial results, with revenue up 45% and profit up 50% after tax.
Gen-i unveils video communication solution ReadyCloud
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Telecom New Zealand's ICT services division Gen-i has added a video communication service, ReadyCloud Video, to its portfolio of cloud services.
Lenovo ANZ MD explains Kiwi channel plans
Thu, 27th Feb 2014
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Lenovo ANZ MD, Matt Codrington, outlines ambitious channel plans for NZ, despite regulatory silences on recent tech acquisitions.
US$16 billion Facebook acquisition or Air Reward Points…?
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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WhatsApp's $16bn Facebook deal nearly derailed by co-founder's air miles dilemma, highlighting his cost-saving ethos.
WhatsUp with WhatsApp?
Mon, 24th Feb 2014
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Just after Facebook's US$16 billion grab, WhatsApp's 3-hour crash fuels Twitter frenzy and sparks theories. How were you affected?.
Is Facebook's WhatsApp acquisition a surprise?
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Facebook's $16 billion acquisition of WhatsApp marries two messaging giants, eyeing rapid growth and a more extensive mobile strategy.
WhatsApp coming over the hill? It's a US$16 billion Facebook acquisition
Fri, 21st Feb 2014
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Facebook has agreed to buy WhatsApp in a deal worth $16bn, in a move to accelerate growth and user engagement.