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Acquisition stories - Page 175

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Spark stays firm on TeamTalk deal – 80c or nothing and forget Vodafone
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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​Spark New Zealand today released a statement to affirm their position in their attempted acquisition of TeamTalk.
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Revolabs' CEO steps down - appoints Yamaha’s Mick Kamihara as new leader
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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​Revolabs recently announced that co-founder and CEO JP Carney will be stepping down as the CEO, effective immediately.
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Interview: Commvault on data protection, security & why businesses must prepare for failure
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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Commvault's Dan Kieran on the importance of data security and the need for organisations to be prepared for breaches.
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Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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​The Commerce Commission today published a statement of Preliminary Issues regarding Spark New Zealand’s proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.
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The week in channel-land: Partner awards, parties and plenty of business too
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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Channelland buzzes with partner accolades, bustling business deals, and spirited shindigs—a rollicking week of tech tales!.
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ESET-DESlock acquisition pays off in data encryption test
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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ESET's encryption solution named best for SMBs by AV-Comparatives, highlighting growing importance of data security.
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Gentrack to complete $75m acquisition of Junifer Systems
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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​Gentrack Group recently announced that it has entered into an unconditional agreement to acquire the UK-based Junifer Systems.
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New Bitcoin trading platform brings investment to 'everyday New Zealanders'
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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New Zealanders can now trade Bitcoin safely and easily on BitPrime, the country's first locally owned platform.
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Microsoft NZ on Azure and Office 365 opportunities and the changing channel
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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Microsoft NZ’s new channel boss, Phil Goldie, talks Azure and Office 365 opportunities, partnerships and the changing face of the Microsoft channel.
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$2.5m transaction sees Cirrus snap up NGage
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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Cirrus has acquired Melbourne’s NGage Technology Group for $2.5 million expanding the Perth-based IT solutions provider’s footprint into Victoria.
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Kordia transforms New Zealand's security space with Cyber Security by Kordia
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Kordia's new 'Cyber Security by Kordia' portfolio is New Zealand's most comprehensive suite of security products and services.
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Vodafone NZ one-ups Spark with 70 percent acquisition in TeamTalk’s Farmside
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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The proposed investment by Vodafone in TeamTalk looks set to further deepen the strategic relationship between the two companies.
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TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'
Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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TeamTalk yesterday recommended that its shareholders reject Spark’s 'hostile takeover bid' of $0.80c per share because the price is far too low.
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Cisco wraps up acquisition of AppDynamics
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Together, the companies will aim to deliver visibility across the network, data centre, security, applications and to drive digital transformation.
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Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.
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Trend Micro reflects on one year of success after TippingPoint acquisition
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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Trend Micro's TippingPoint acquisition sees 25% growth YoY and a spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant #cybersecurity.
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Another one bites the dust: This week's Kiwi channel wrap-up
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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While quieter than last week (perhaps everyone was out celebrating St Paddy’s Day), there was still a lot going on in the Kiwi channel this week.
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Schneider Electric’s acquisition of APC 10 years on
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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I know it’s cliché, but it really does seem like yesterday, the $6.1 billion purchase of American Power Conversion.
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VMware's new CTO for APAC & Japan business brings 'rich experience' to role
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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VMware appoints Bruce Davie as VP and CTO for Asia-Pacific and Japan business to help customers accelerate digital transformation.
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Relaunch, expansion for Atlas Gentech's Simply Leasing as leasing demand soars
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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Resellers are being urged to capitalise on growing demand for leasing and reap the benefits as Atlas Gentech’s Simply Leasing gears up for a relaunch.