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Privacy push drops Dell's profits

Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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World's third largest PC maker reports a 31% drop in profits, amid Michael Dell's attempt to take the company private.
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Dell closing in on $23 billion private deal

Tue, 5th Feb 2013
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Dell is on the brink of a monumental $23 billion deal to go private, with shares poised at up to $13.75, in tech's biggest buyout since the recession.
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Microsoft in talks to buyout Dell

Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
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Microsoft is nearing a multi-billion-dollar deal to help finance Dell's buyout, aiming to transform the iconic computer maker's future.
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Dell debating going private

Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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Internet reports suggests the multinational computer company in talks with private equity firms about the move.
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The Warehouse acquires Noel Leeming

Mon, 10th Dec 2012
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In a pivotal $65m move, The Warehouse secures Noel Leeming Group, aiming to dominate NZ's non-food retail sector and embrace tech growth.
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Xero heads for Oz after sales hike

Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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The cloud-based accounting platform provider more than doubled first-half sales and expects to list across the Tasman next month as it boosts its oper.
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Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M

Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.
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Investors to Facebook: more women, please

Wed, 8th Feb 2012
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Ahead of its IPO, Facebook faces criticism for its all-male board, with investors demanding greater gender diversity.
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Intercad completes management buyout

Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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Bosses at Australasian 3D modelling software distribution company take advantage of bank's decision to divest.
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LinkedIn investors to sell 6.7million shares

Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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LinkedIn shareholders to offload 6.7M shares, hoping to gather roughly $500M for development, alongside the company selling further 1.3M shares.
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Motorola Solutions shaves off wireless broadband products

Mon, 14th Nov 2011
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Motorola trims portfolio, selling its Orthogon and Canopy wireless products to form Cambium Networks, aimed at boosting global broadband connectivity.
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MYOB sold to Bain Capital

Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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Bain Capital acquires MYOB from Archer Capital in a deal valued between AU$1.2bn and AU$1.3bn after Sage Group's bid fails.
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Oracle offers HP's Hurd a job - Updated

Mon, 6th Sep 2010
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Oracle has confirmed the appointment of HP's former CEO, embroiled in scandal, as its co-president and director.
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2degrees enters a new phase

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.
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From across the Tasman

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.
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Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million

Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Plantronics has agreed to sell Altec Lansing to Prophet Equity LP, a Texas-based private equity firm, for US$18 million in cash.
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Touching base

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Outsourcer base2 is helping customers with their ICT struggles through its managed service offerings. How did it all begin?.