US stories - Page 8
Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Staples has sold its Australian and NZ businesses to private equity firm Platinum Equity, with a rebrand and 'substantial' investment promised.
Empired profit soars as company eyes opportunity from competitors' M&A activity
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Empired has logged a $1.1 million profit for H1 FY17 with the company bullish about market opportunities in the wake of local M&A activity.
Hyperscale data centre numbers soar to 300 as growth continues 'unabated'
Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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The number hyperscale data centers globally has surged past the 300 mark following a flurry of end of year data center openings.
Avaya boss talks rumours, buy-outs, bankruptcy and the future of Avaya
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Avaya International boss Nidal Abou-Ltaif tells customers and partners the vendor is bullish and confident as it continues to forge a new path.
UltraServe launches US office on back of SAP Hybris demand
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Demand for its SmartStack-powered SAP Hybris deployment and hosting has seen Australia’s UltraServe open a Chicago office.
Instagram to roll out online shopping platform
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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On a platform known for its power of mobile discovery, we’re excited to announce an easier experience to shop the products you love on Instagram.
Samsung NZ joins global halt on Galaxy Note7 sales & production
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Samsung New Zealand is now halting all sales and production of the Galaxy Note7 as part of the company's global recall of the device.
Facebook launches Marketplace in New Zealand
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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More than 450 million people visit buy and sell groups each month - from families in a local neighbourhood to collectors around the world.
SimpliVity goes all-flash with new hyperconverged portfolio
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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SimpliVity is promising 10:1 rack consolidation for a whole of data center capability through its new hyperconverged portfolio.
SimpliVity goes all flash; opens up new doors for local resellers
Wed, 24th Aug 2016
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SimpliVity serves up all-flash hyperconverged system, one-click DR in move which opens up new market share opportunities for local resellers.
Microsoft on the value of building and nurturing strategic partnerships
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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Access to other partners in the Microsoft Partner Network can lead to business growth and increased profitability, says Sharon Lee from Microsoft.
VMob reveal name change for growth in U.S. market
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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New Zealand tech company VMob Group Ltd plans to change name to Plexure Group Ltd to accommodate growing US connections.
Microsoft names new channel chief
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Veteran Gavriella Schuster ascends as Microsoft's new channel leader, vowing to turbocharge partner cloud services amidst digital shift.
Virsae secures $3 million capital for global expansion
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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Kiwi tech firm Virsae nabs £2.4M for global push, targeting $2B market with its cloud services after impressive US gains.
EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country’s approach to edtech.
Dell NZ gears up for big 2016 as channel business takes off
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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After a year of 'laying the foundations' for greater channel business in New Zealand, Dell is looking forward to a bumper 2016.
UXC enters binding $428m sale to CSC
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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UXC set for a $428m takeover by CSC, aiming to forge a leading IT services giant in the region, despite a lowered bid per share.
Facebook is going to help you with your break up
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.
Facebook to verify Pages for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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The feature allows businesses to show users their Page is authentic, and shows users they're interacting with the authentic Page of a business.
Synnex takes 'rugged' to next level with 'explosion-proof' tablets
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Resellers across Australia and New Zealand have a new ‘explosion-proof’ tablet in their arsenal, as Synnex targets some key verticals for the devices.