Acquisition stories - Page 187

Sentiment surrounding Big Data vendors remained positive last year, despite sceptics' suggestions the subject had been 'over-hyped'.

TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.

Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.

Internet reports suggests the multinational computer company in talks with private equity firms about the move.

Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.

Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.

Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.

Methven revolutionises global operations with Aryaka's cloud-based WAN Optimisation, slashing costs and boosting efficiency.

Informa Telecoms & Media predicts another tough year for year for telecoms operators but OTT players will not have it all their own way either.

Emulex dispatches a lucrative 500p/share offer to Endace's shareholders, aiming to seal a $131m deal by March 2013, recommended by both boards.

Riverbed seals OPNET buyout, merging to lead in application and network performance management with new unit led by Paul Brady.

In 2013, cloud computing shifts from hype to hyper growth, mirroring historic IT transformations and signalling a new era for vendors and businesses alike.

Agreement reached to acquire Sektor Payments, the EFTPOS division of the Sektor Group, distributing VeriFone EFTPOS terminals.

In a pivotal $65m move, The Warehouse secures Noel Leeming Group, aiming to dominate NZ's non-food retail sector and embrace tech growth.

Emulex Corporation launches a cash offer to acquire New Zealand's Endace for £80.7m, aiming to revolutionize network visibility globally.

Australian start-up breaks through four million projects, 25 regional marketplaces, 15 currencies and 10 languages.

Cory Grant steps in as CommVault New Zealand's new country manager, bringing a rich tech background and a knack for data storage solutions.

EXOL reshuffles as Vaughan Nankivell leaves Huawei role, signalling a strategic pivot to Australia's market over New Zealand.

HP responds to Mike Lynch's letter rejecting allegations of impropriety, stating that the matter is now in the hands of authorities.

Mike Lynch refutes HP's cooking the books claims in a £5bn Autonomy acquisition scandal, calling the allegations baseless.