Acquisition stories - Page 243
IronKey opts for exclusive distribution
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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duo
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simms international
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distributors
IronKey singles out Express Online for exclusive ANZ distribution, dropping Duo from its network to expand product availability.
Google gets admeld
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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martech
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google
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integration
Google acquires Admeld for USD $400 million, aiming to enhance display advertising tools and simplify ad management for major publishers.
Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team
Tue, 14th Jun 2011
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edutech
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government
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new zealand post
The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.
Net24 sells Cables Direct operation
Mon, 13th Jun 2011
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cloud services
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websites
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techday
TechDay spoke with Jon Tyce of Accounting Direct about the company's recent acquisition of the business from Net24.
Infosys acquires Gen-i software practice
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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partner programmes
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gen-i
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custom software
Infosys acquires Gen-i's software business, announcing a strategic partnership and new career opportunities in New Zealand.
Polycom acquires HP teleconferencing unit
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
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wfh
Polycom set to acquire HP's teleconferencing arm, aiming to transform global communication with the Open Visual Communications Consortium.
Here’s looking at you - Video face-off looming
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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wireless networks
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personal computing devices
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cloud services
Facing a digital revolution, experts predict video will dominate 90% of internet traffic by 2024, transforming global business communication.
Skype installs 'crapware' without user knowledge
Mon, 30th May 2011
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uc
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hp
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voip
Skype secretly installs 'crapware' on PCs, sparking concerns about consent and system bloat. Users advised on removal steps.
The Startup Genome
Mon, 30th May 2011
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entrepreneur
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b2b
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market
A group of tech enthusiasts have released the Startup Genome report, revealing key traits and strategies that make startups and their founders successful.
Citrix loads on the announcements
Thu, 26th May 2011
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saas
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virtualisation
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daas
Virtualisation multinational Citrix loaded up on announcements at its Synergy 2011 conference in San Francisco, with several new products being unveiled.
Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest
Thu, 26th May 2011
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social media
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twitter
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social media management
Twitter secures its future by acquiring TweetDeck, enhancing its offer to power-users and brands in a bid to monetise tweets effectively.
Certus buys Focus to expand IBM offerings
Thu, 19th May 2011
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ibm
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information management
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acquisition
Certus acquires Focus to enhance IBM software and services across Australia and New Zealand, expanding its client base and service offerings.
Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Tue, 10th May 2011
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uc
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.
Gen-i wins big with Fletcher contract
Fri, 6th May 2011
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uc
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gen-i
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acquisition
Gen-i secures New Zealand's largest mobile contract with Fletcher Building to bolster Christchurch's rebuild efforts, enhancing communications.
Polycom picks Azure for new cloud services
Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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smartphones
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Polycom teams with Microsoft, hosting new Accordent Media Services on Azure, enhancing video management for businesses globally.
Cisco snaps up newScale for cloud services
Thu, 31st Mar 2011
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cloud services
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cisco
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automation
Cisco is set to acquire Calif-based newScale, enhancing its cloud service provision with newScale's self-service IT portals for rapid infrastructure deployment.
Ingram joins new CA partner programme
Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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partner programmes
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ca technologies
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managed services
Ingram Micro Asia and Transition Systems have signed up to the new CA Technologies regional partner programme.
Polycom snaps up Accordent Technologies
Fri, 25th Mar 2011
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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poly
Acquisition to boost Polycom's unified comms offering with customer-premise and cloud-based video content management solutions.
Skype launches new iPhone video app
Thu, 24th Mar 2011
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smartphones
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uc
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personal computing devices
Skype unveils Qik Video Connect, a novel iPhone app for live streaming and video chats, enhancing sharing with family and friends.
Work begins on Nokia / Microsoft smartphones
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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smartphones
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microsoft
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nokia
Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop says he's unaware of any strategic interest Microsoft has in acquiring Nokia.