Vocus group stories - Page 4
Vocus and M2 win with merger, who loses?
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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What next for Vocus? Is 2degrees of interest? A mobile network would certainly cover off all of the key market segments nicely (albeit only in NZ).
Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as 'a welcome addition of scale for both companies', noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.
Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities 'relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.
Vocus brings new offerings to table following Amcom buyout
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Vocus is ramping up its offerings as it completes its largest acquisition and adds managed services, cloud and security solutions to its lineup.
Done deal: All go for Vocus-Amcom merger
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Vocus Communications' acquisition of Amcom passes its final hurdle, receiving court approval, creating a new telecommunications powerhouse.
Vocus Amcom merger takes step closer
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Vocus Communications took a step closer to merging with Amcom, shareholders, despite opposition from a key shareholder.
Vocus appoints new CEO for next phase of growth
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Vocus Communications has announced Maxine Elliott has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Vocus NZ, effective March 3 2015.
ASX-listed Vocus boosts NZ sales 81% after FX Networks acquisition
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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Vocus Communications boosted its first-half sales in New Zealand by 81 percent after buying local fibre-line provider FX Networks last year.
Vocus to spend US$58.5m to beef up Southern Cross Cable
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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It will increase the firm's existing capacity by almost 10 times to ensure it will continue to meet the rapid growth in internet data demand.
Vocus and Spark form construction joint venture for fibre
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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The joint venture puts Spark in an even better position to help New Zealand businesses navigate a digital future in which fibre will become increasing.
Why data centres are the new cool
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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Facing the climate crisis, NZ firms embrace green data centres, prioritising energy efficiency and sustainability in IT operations.
Vocus 'rethinks DDoS protection strategy' with new ANZ deal
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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Vocus Communications partners with Black Lotus to provide DDoS protection amidst growing prevalence of attacks in Australia and New Zealand.
Data focus helps Vocus record 'significant' financial results
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Vocus Communications reports strong FY2014 results with net profit up 53% to $13.6m and revenue up 38% to $92.3m.
EMC / Vocus / Gartner - The NZ data centre discussion...
Tue, 8th Jul 2014
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Data center management needs to keep up with evolving technology, says Gartner. Traditional IT infrastructure skills no longer suffice.
Vocus makes $115m move to acquire Kiwi fibre optic firm
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Vocus to acquire NZ's FX Networks for $115m, aiming to become the 3rd largest network operator and trans-Tasman communications leader.
UPDATED: Done deal...? Vocus buys Kiwi fibre optic firm
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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Vocus Communications is on the verge of confirming a deal in excess of $100m, after distancing itself from buying Orcon's wholesale division last week.
Vocus: Testing the waters of hosted data centres
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Is it best to test the waters when considering a hosted data centre, asks Vocus Communications' Steven Stanford.
Telecom NZ sells submarine cable network stake as Vocus shifts focus
Fri, 20th Jun 2014
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Vocus Communications acquires Telecom New Zealand's 10% interest in Sea-Me-We 3 cable for US$2.5m, strengthening its position in the Australian market.
Focus with Vocus following stella financials
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Vocus Communications reports strong half year financial results, with revenue up 45% and profit up 50% after tax.
Is your data getting the sort of attention it deserves? Try Vocus...
Thu, 31st Oct 2013
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cloud services
With the proliferation of dispersed applications, including WAN and cloud services, this question grows more relevant by the day.