Acquisition stories - Page 189

John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.

NZ's largest privately owned software exporter in eHealth technology expands regional presence with new office opening.

CEO Steve Ballmer compares 2012 with the launch of Windows 95, believing Windows 8 will surpass all expectations.

Acronis addresses the mobile enterprise's demands for secure data accessibility and availability with acquisition of GroupLogic.

Vodafone NZ fined NZD $960,000 for misleading advertising, including exaggerated claims about its wireless broadband network and misleading promotions.

Commerce Commission postpones verdict on Vodafone's $840m bid for TelstraClear, citing the need for detailed market analysis.

Avnet unveils 'market filler' cloud services, aiming to bridge a gap with flexible terms, branded solutions, and expert support.

ViFX teams up with Cherwell to bring innovative ITSM solution to the NZ market, aiming for more user-friendly tech management.

IBM bolsters client data usage with acquisition of HR software provider, after Oracle and SAP bought out rival companies in the past year.

Big data is emerging as big business, spawning something of an acquisition frenzy among information management companies.

J2 Global has added to its acquisition of assets from Zintel Group, agreeing to buy its Zintel Communications unit for $7.3m.

HP reports a record loss of USD $8.9 billion, following an acquisition that underperformed. Revenue dropped 5% to USD $29.7 billion in Q3.

Trade Me shares fall 2.5% despite an 8.4% profit rise, as sales growth falls short of forecasts in NZ's volatile market.

UXC owned company hopes recent investments in people and resources will help manage the rapidly expanding SAP market.

Apple will issue its first quarterly dividend to shareholders in 17 years on Thursday, and begin buying back some of its shares.

The country's leading web hosting company continues its recruitment spree with acquisition of a South Island web hosting firm.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise boosts presence in NZ with Connector Systems deal, offering affordable yet innovative telephony and network solutions.

Google snatches up Sparrow amidst in-app purchase exploits and plans second N.C. data center, impacting future app updates and expansion.

Microsoft marks first quarter loss in 26 years, not from weak performance but due to a one-off $6.2bn write-down from a 2007 buy.

CCH acquires Christchurch's Acclipse, marking its second NZ software firm buy in a year, a move set to transform accountant-client work.