Acquisition stories - Page 186
Sektor acquires rugged tablet distributor
Wed, 17th Apr 2013
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distributors
Sektor Distributors acquires J Mills Distribution, enhancing its mobility division with rugged tablet PCs for harsh environments.
Datacom sells Asian call centres in A$20M deal
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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contact centre
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datacom
Datacom is selling its Asian call centres to Convergys for $A20 million, with 1,000 employees joining Convergys.
InIn acquires customer base from NZ reseller Amtel
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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uc
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contact centre
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interactive intelligence
Acquisition increases the company's presence in the region, paving the way for a cloud-based communications services launch in New Zealand.
Depressing Dell makes private case
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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network infrastructure
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shareholders
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dell technologies
Company issues 274-page filing showing bleak prospects for business - its strongest case yet for accepting a US$24.4 billion offer to go private.
Emulex to mop up remaining Endace shares
Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
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endace
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Emulex set to acquire all Endace shares, hitting 99.9% acceptances, with a takeover bid of £76m now reaching compulsory buyout stage.
Eaton got the power with Channel appointment
Mon, 25th Mar 2013
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eaton
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power quality
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industrial
Eaton boosts its ANZ power quality team, appointing Tina Kuleski as Channel Manager aiming for strategic partner growth and market expansion.
Lenovo looking at BlackBerry takeover?
Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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lenovo
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blackberry
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technology gifts
Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.
Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer
Mon, 11th Mar 2013
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apple
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apple iphone
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samsung galaxy
As Samsung gears up for its S4 launch, Apple enthusiasts wonder what's next. Insider tips hint at an iPhone revamp with cutting-edge tech.
Trade Me sells Treat Me after two-year experiment
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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trade me
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shares
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treat me
Trade Me is offloading its group-buying site Treat Me, with a management-led consortium set to take control next month for an undisclosed sum.
Emulex acquires 89% ownership of Endace
Wed, 27th Feb 2013
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emulex
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endance
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acquisition
Emulex completes the acquisition of 89% in Endace, eyeing full ownership, marking a significant expansion in high-margin network solutions.
Who is Sandvine and why should ISPs care?
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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cisco
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netevents
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sandvine
Cisco's failed acquisition led to the birth of Sandvine, a Canadian telecoms specialist targeting further growth in Asia.
Mobile magic helps Trade Me beat IPO outlook
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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digital entertainment
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e-commerce
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trade me
Trade Me's mobile expansion fuels a net profit rise of NZD $37.5m, beating IPO outlook and driving strong performance across its business portfolio.
Emulex accepts 88% of Endace shares
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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endace
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acquisition
Company declares the offer unconditional as to the level of acceptances, extending the offer period by 14 days, to 1 p.m (GMT) on February 26.
Exeed goes 100% pure Kiwi
Wed, 13th Feb 2013
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exeed
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renaissance
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distributors
Exeed transforms to a fully NZ-owned entity, welcoming Tony Butler as a shareholder, marking its commitment to the Kiwi market.
Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.
Enabling expands Australian offices
Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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crm
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erp
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enabling limited
Enabling expands its footprint in Australia, opening a new office in Perth and integrating Magni in Brisbane, to meet growing demand for IT solutions.
Lenovo set for Apple and Samsung mobile wars
Mon, 4th Feb 2013
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lenovo
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apple
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technology gifts
Lenovo gears up to challenge Apple and Samsung in the mobile sector, flaunting a 34% profit surge and record sales.
Navman acquired by Danaher Corporation
Thu, 31st Jan 2013
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cartech
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fleet management
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navman wireless
Navman Wireless has been acquired by Danaher, marking the science and tech giant's first foray into the fleet and asset management industry.
Mobile marketing spend to smash US$55bn by 2015
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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marketing
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juniper networks
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mobility
Mobile marketing expenditure set to hit a staggering US$55 billion by 2015 as retailers turn to mobiles to boost consumer engagement.
Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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symantec
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sprint
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partners
Symantec revitalizes strategy by splitting Chairman and CEO roles, appointing Dan Schulman as Chairman. Aims to boost customer value and innovation.