Acquisition stories - Page 212

Partnership signed to target high-growth Kiwi businesses
Fri, 1st May 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Bulletproof and Cloud House have partnered up to deliver cloud services to Kiwi high-growth entrepreneurial businesses.

ECi snaps up Naverisk, aims for 'powerhouse option' for MSPs
Fri, 1st May 2015
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naverisk
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eci
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rmm
Texas company ECi has snapped up Kiwi RMM provider Naverisk in a deal to create ‘a powerhouse option’ for MSPs and IT service providers.

2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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uc
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snap
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voip
Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.

Samsung knocks Apple out of top spot
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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market
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analyst report
Samsung has reaffirmed itself as the global lead for smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, says IDC.

Dell NZ's new boss sets out his channel plans
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
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express data
A new distributor, increased focus on tier one partners, a push into the region and funded heads - James Arnold lays out his plans for the NZ channel.

SAP working to change market perception
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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sap
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sme
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partners
SAP is focusing on growing its SME market presence in Australia and New Zealand with a portfolio of cloud-based solutions.

Project delays impacting Hills
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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fintech
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healthtech
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hills
Hills faces financial turbulence amid widespread project delays and lower Gov spending, downgrading its second half earnings forecast.

Will Apple Pay be top dog in mobile payments space?
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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smartphones
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martech
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commerce systems
Planned use of Apple Pay has been on an upward trajectory, with the service helping to spark consumer demand for mobile payment technologies.f.

Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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smartphones
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nokia
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ovum
Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia merger makes sense as it complements strengths and weaknesses, says analyst Mark Newman of Ovum.

Dicker Data unveils new look
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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distributors
Dicker Data unveils new logo to mark its evolution post-Express Data acquisition, symbolising growth into cloud and software distribution markets.

Dicker Data NZ inks Toshiba deal; begins rebrand
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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express data
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dicker data
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toshiba
Dicker Data secures Toshiba distribution rights in New Zealand, embarks on a comprehensive rebranding venture.

Theta acquires IGA Systems, grows SharePoint team in NZ
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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partner programmes
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sharepoint
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partner awards
Theta, the Kiwi IT consultancy firm, completed its acquisition of SharePoint consultancy IGA Systems in March and has grown its SharePoint team in NZ.

Belkin launches new products, leveraging new brand strategy
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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smb
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belkin
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branding
Following their acquisition of Linksys from Cisco and the establishment of WeMo, Belkin is targeting home automation and home and SMB networks.

The current threat landscape, according to Dell
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by rebound in MRP
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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nzx
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meridian energy
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shares
NZ stock market ends on a positive note as MRP's rebound boosts shares from a 6-month low; Orion Health slumps.

Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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uc
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personal computing devices
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apple
With the benefit of hindsight, I can see that M2 management had no issue linking their services inextricably to CallPlus because they intended to.

Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.

Scott Technology first-half profit rises 40% as acquisitions drive revenue growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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shares
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scott technology
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capital raising
Scott Technology, the industrial automation firm, posted a 40 percent gain in first-half profit as sales from recent acquisitions helped drive revenue.

Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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google
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noel leeming
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harvey norman
Digital marketing firm FIRST Digital has released a new industry report showing which retailers are ranking on Google.

Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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shares
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lion
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smiths city
Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.