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Kiwi Stories

Acquisition stories

Is Datacraft to acquire Axon ?
Dimension Data

Is Datacraft to acquire Axon ?

Rumours swirl as Datacraft inches closer to acquiring Kiwi rival Axon, igniting further consolidation in the system integrator marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2010
Tandberg announces new ANZ Channel Manager
Unified Communications

Tandberg announces new ANZ Channel Manager

Tandberg appoints Marco Corrent as new ANZ Channel Manager, leveraging his 18 years of IT experience to enhance strategic partnerships and drive market growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2010
Symantec CEO's pledge to smaller businesses, resellers
Data Protection

Symantec CEO's pledge to smaller businesses, resellers

Symantec CEO Enrique Salem pledges ongoing support to SMBs and resellers, emphasising the critical role of partners in reaching these segments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2009
Viaduct buys out Nelson EFTPOS provider
Marketing Technologies

Viaduct buys out Nelson EFTPOS provider

Viaduct, New Zealand's leading EFTPOS dealer, acquires Nelson-based Networkz, marking its entry into the point of sale market and expanding Casio distribution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009
Fuji Xerox strengthens ANZ printer team
FujiFilm

Fuji Xerox strengthens ANZ printer team

In a move to strengthen its management team, Fuji Xerox has promoted staff and created new positions within its ANZ printer channel sales team.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009
M86 acquires Finjan
Email Security

M86 acquires Finjan

M86 Security has acquired Finjan to bolster its web security offerings, integrating advanced SaaS-based solutions and secure web gateways into its portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2009

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Aussie telco provider targets NZ SMEs
Unified Communications

Aussie telco provider targets NZ SMEs

Telarus targets Kiwi SMEs, inking deals with Vector and CityLink, as CEO Jules Rumsey predicts deregulation will drive demand for managed services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2010
Westcon CEO: We'll continue to invest in Datastor
Virtualisation

Westcon CEO: We'll continue to invest in Datastor

Westcon CEO Dean Douglas reaffirms commitment to invest in Datastor, aiming to make it New Zealand's top distributor and bring trans-Tasman vendor growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Nuance acquires MacSpeech
Apple

Nuance acquires MacSpeech

Nuance Communications has acquired MacSpeech and will extend its Dragon NaturallySpeaking family of products to Mac users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2010
Nuance Acquires MacSpeech, Extending Dragon NaturallySpeaking Family to the Mac
Apple

Nuance Acquires MacSpeech, Extending Dragon NaturallySpeaking Family to the Mac

Nuance Communications acquires MacSpeech, expanding its Dragon NaturallySpeaking range to Apple's Mac, enhancing speech recognition for all Mac users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2010
They've got 206,000 customers - is it time to rejoin the fold?
Unified Communications

They've got 206,000 customers - is it time to rejoin the fold?

2degrees rockets to 206,000 users in six months, questioning if it's time to rejoin the industry forum for better telco solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2010
What to expect in 2010
Unified Communications

What to expect in 2010

Predictions from leading figures in New Zealand telecommunicationsThe government's Ultra Fast Broadband initiative is not going to work in its current format.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Oracle's Sun takeover could result in redundancies
Oracle

Oracle's Sun takeover could result in redundancies

Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems, approved by EU officials, may lead to significant job cuts as it pursues expansion into hardware.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2010
Apple to host iTunes libraries in the cloud?
Apple

Apple to host iTunes libraries in the cloud?

Apple might soon host iTunes libraries in the cloud, following its buyout of Lala, hinting at major changes ahead.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco
Unified Communications

“You can't suck a golf ball through a straw” - Cisco

Cisco country manager Geoff Lawrie has criticized recent reports questioning the need for ultra fast broadband access in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009
Expansion could double reseller margins
Firewalls

Expansion could double reseller margins

WatchGuard's expansion into messaging and content security could see reseller profits soar, doubling margins in the next 1-2 years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2009
HP to acquire 3Com
Hyperscale

HP to acquire 3Com

In a move that will disrupt the networking industry, Hewlett-Packard has entered into an agreement to buy network, switching, routing and security.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009
XT sales below expectation
Unified Communications

XT sales below expectation

The XT Network is considered a key plank in Telecom's transformation plan, so how has it performed? Today's Q1 briefing was the first chance to find out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009