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$17m in NZ revenue for Distribution Central

Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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Distribution Central's NZ revenue hits $17m, with promises to reinvest in local operations and focus on Aruba and NetApp distributions.
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Expanding Fronde celebrates new Sydney office

Mon, 4th Nov 2013
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public cloud
Following the recent acquisition of business cloud design and integration company OnlineOne, Fronde has celebrated the opening of a new office in Sydney.
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Top of the shop Extreme Networks completes Enterasys acquisition

Mon, 4th Nov 2013
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Extreme Networks completes acquisition of Enterasys Networks; combined company to set clear new standard for networks and customer experience.
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Wireless rollercoaster ride leaves Brocade in Dreamworld

Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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asi solutions
Dreamworld opts for Brocade's network uplift, ensuring a smoother, faster Wi-Fi experience across its vast leisure empire.
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Cheap trumps fast or bundled as reason to pick ISP in NZ

Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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orcon
Majority of Kiwis opt for cheaper ISP deals over speed or bundles, with a 60% favouring savings in the latest Roy Morgan study.
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Over 1/3 of SMEs miss out on digital economy benefits

Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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financial systems
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cloud services
Over 1/3 of SMEs fail to tap into digital economy benefits, lagging behind tech-savvy rivals in performance and revenue growth.
Mobile devices

Lower-priced models drive global device growth

Tue, 22nd Oct 2013
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windows
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ios
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apple
Affordable devices fuel global growth, with lower-priced models and small tablets leading a 4.5% increase in device shipments in 2013.
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How to become “The Machiavellian CIO”

Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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ict
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analyst report
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acquisition
Gartner's new e-book reveals how CIOs can adopt Machiavellian tactics for success amid IT conflicts and leadership challenges.
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Co-founders considering BlackBerry buy back bid

Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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founders
The two co-founders of the embattled smartphone manufacturer are considering making an offer to save the struggling company.
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Vodafone seeks clearance to acquire radio spectrum

Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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uc
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commerce commission
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acquisition
Vodafone NZ bids to acquire extra 700 MHz spectrum, eyeing a stronger foothold in 4G network development amidst digital TV switchover.
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Managing the Customer Relationship in Telecommunications

Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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uc
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contact centre
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hybris
New Zealand's telcos are reinventing customer relations, aiming for seamless service across all channels in a highly competitive market.
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Twitter must focus on the mobile prize following IPO filing

Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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ovum
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ipo
Following news that Twitter is hoping to raise up to US$1 billion in its IPO, one analyst company has offered a word of caution for the social media giant.
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Building future-proof networks

Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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network infrastructure
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sdn
The use of technology in education is increasing at a dramatic rate – in fact there are very few aspects of education that remain untouched by technology.
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Is it a case of Buy Buy BlackBerry…?

Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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samsung
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cisco
After reaching a US$4.7bn deal to take the company private last week, reports now claim Cisco, Google and SAP have entered the running for the embattl.
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Cisco seals US$2.7 billion Sourcefire acquisition

Tue, 8th Oct 2013
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awards
Cisco completes its $2.7bn acquisition of cyber security provider Sourcefire, offering an “advanced threat protection portfolio.”.
Cue

Right on Cue, Apple chases Google with app acquisition

Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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apps
Rumours coming out of Cupertino claim Apple has acquired personal assistant iPhone app Cue in a bid to challenge Google Now on Android.
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Vodafone NZ profit tumbles on TelstraClear costs

Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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Vodafone NZ sees profits plunge as TelstraClear acquisition costs bite, dropping to $55.9m amid a competitive market shift.
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BlackBerry bites the bullet with US$4.7bn private deal

Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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blackberry
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technology gifts
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private equity
The struggling Canadian smartphone maker, reeling from a string of poor device sales, enters acquisition agreement with Toronto-based private equity consortium.
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Honeywell completes $600m Intermec acquistion

Wed, 18th Sep 2013
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intermec
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acquisition
Honeywell finalises its all-cash $600m acquisition of Intermec, bolstering its RFID and mobile computing offerings.
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Synnex acquires IBM's customer services business

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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crm
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uc
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martech
Synnex's bold £505m buyout of IBM's customer arm reshapes the CRM BPO landscape, making Concentrix a top industry contender.