Acquisition Stories - Page 223

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

2degrees throws down gauntlet to competitors

Bundled offerings combining mobile, fixed line, broadband and PABX-like services on the cloud are on the way from 2degrees.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

Market

Samsung knocks Apple out of top spot

Samsung has reaffirmed itself as the global lead for smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2015, says IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

Network Infrastructure

Dell NZ's new boss sets out his channel plans

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.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

Marketing Technologies

Will Apple Pay be top dog in mobile payments space?

Planned use of Apple Pay has been on an upward trajectory, with the service helping to spark consumer demand for mobile payment technologies.f.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015

Nokia

Alcatel-Lucent - Nokia merger: risky?

Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia merger makes sense as it complements strengths and weaknesses, says analyst Mark Newman of Ovum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015

Express Data

Dicker Data unveils new look

Dicker Data unveils new logo to mark its evolution post-Express Data acquisition, symbolising growth into cloud and software distribution markets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015

Small Business

Belkin launches new products, leveraging new brand strategy

Following their acquisition of Linksys from Cisco and the establishment of WeMo, Belkin is targeting home automation and home and SMB networks.

By Anthony Caruana • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015

Distributed Denial of Service

The current threat landscape, according to Dell

Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move

With the benefit of hindsight, I can see that M2 management had no issue linking their services inextricably to CallPlus because they intended to.

By Brendan Ritchie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Digital Entertainment

Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?

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.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Google

Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?

Digital marketing firm FIRST Digital has released a new industry report showing which retailers are ranking on Google.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO

Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Partner Programmes

Network Professional Services wins Centrify APAC partner award

Centrify has introduced its inaugural Centrify Channel Partner Network Awards Program and announced the company's top performing channel partners.

By Anthony Caruana • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

SAP

SAP working to change market perception

SAP is focusing on growing its SME market presence in Australia and New Zealand with a portfolio of cloud-based solutions.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

Fintech

Project delays impacting Hills

Hills faces financial turbulence amid widespread project delays and lower Gov spending, downgrading its second half earnings forecast.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2015

Express Data

Dicker Data NZ inks Toshiba deal; begins rebrand

Dicker Data secures Toshiba distribution rights in New Zealand, embarks on a comprehensive rebranding venture.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015

Partner Programmes

Theta acquires IGA Systems, grows SharePoint team in NZ

Theta, the Kiwi IT consultancy firm, completed its acquisition of SharePoint consultancy IGA Systems in March and has grown its SharePoint team in NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015

NZX

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise led by rebound in MRP

NZ stock market ends on a positive note as MRP's rebound boosts shares from a 6-month low; Orion Health slumps.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Scott Technology first-half profit rises 40% as acquisitions drive revenue growth

Scott Technology, the industrial automation firm, posted a 40 percent gain in first-half profit as sales from recent acquisitions helped drive revenue.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015