Acquisition stories - Page 178
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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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.
Private equity, pension fund take Riverbed ownership
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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riverbed
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optimization
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thoma bravo
Riverbed seals a £3.6 billion deal with Thoma Bravo and Teachers' Private Capital, eyeing strategic growth and further innovation.
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.
Channel boss appointed as Kaseya seeks 'deeper' engagement; more partners
Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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virtualisation
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daas
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it automation
Kaseya appoints Kellie Hackney as head of channels in Asia Pacific to deepen partner engagement and revive focus in New Zealand.
Collaboration between vendors and telcos key to success, says Ovum
Thu, 27th Nov 2014
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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.
Serko to boost sales and staff after $3.6m loss
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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serko
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partners
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acquisition
Serko plans sales and staff boost despite a $3.6m loss, targeting growth with a 50% revenue increase and new business pipeline for FY16.
Kiwi company BCS Group sold to Japanese competitor
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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software
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bcs group
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industrial
Daifuku acquires 80% of NZ's BCS Group, aiming to boost its airport baggage handling business and expand innovative tech solutions globally.
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.
Aussies snap up Intergen
Tue, 21st Oct 2014
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microsoft
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intergen
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empired
Empired acquires Kiwi Intergen for AU$17.4m, creating the largest Microsoft services provider across the Tasman with 825 staff.
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.
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.