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Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016
Apple

Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016

The equivalent of 2,543,173 people aged 18+ now have a smartphone, with research showing 92% of adults will own a smartphone in the the next 12 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
Lightning Labs and Microsoft offer up $20m in cloud credits
Microsoft

Lightning Labs and Microsoft offer up $20m in cloud credits

Startups making it into Lightning Lab programmes receive an open cheque worth more than $500,000 each to use on Microsoft's Azure platform.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Key trends for Internet of Things for 2016
Internet of Things

Key trends for Internet of Things for 2016

While the IoT has reached an all-time high of hype and hyperbole, more and more organisations plan to deploy IoT technologies in the coming year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Logicalis snaps up Thomas Duryea Consulting
Thomas Duryea

Logicalis snaps up Thomas Duryea Consulting

Logicalis raises stakes in Aussie IT scene, acquiring strategic Thomas Duryea Consulting to form a tech powerhouse.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
UFONE's new PBX platform empowers channel partners
Partner Programmes

UFONE's new PBX platform empowers channel partners

UFone has rolled out a new Cloud Hosted PBX service, designed specifically for channel partners with business end users and powered by the 3XC system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Equinix takes fourth place in Japanese data centre market with buy
Hyperscale

Equinix takes fourth place in Japanese data centre market with buy

Equinix completes its acquisition of 97% of Japanese data centre operator Bit-isle, creating the fourth largest data centre in Japan.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Acquisitions a key strategic move for Aussie companies
UXC Eclipse

Acquisitions a key strategic move for Aussie companies

In Australia, more companies are looking to strengthen their market position through mergers and acquisitions, according to UXC Eclipse.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
UXC enters binding $428m sale to CSC
UXC

UXC enters binding $428m sale to CSC

UXC set for a $428m takeover by CSC, aiming to forge a leading IT services giant in the region, despite a lowered bid per share.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Cisco announces $700 million acquisition
Unified Communications

Cisco announces $700 million acquisition

The acquisition will accelerate Cisco's collaboration strategy to deliver video everywhere, across every endpoint, every screen, to every user.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015
Dicker Data gets Nimble with storage
Storage

Dicker Data gets Nimble with storage

Dicker Data has been appointed a second distributor for Nimble Storage in ANZ, in a deal which provides a strong attach opportunity for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
Aruba rides ANZ mobility wave
HP

Aruba rides ANZ mobility wave

Aruba says it - and its partners - are riding a mobility wave driven by the #GenMobile generation and increasing demand for a mobile first approach.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
Is the CMO the newest member of the IT team?
CMO

Is the CMO the newest member of the IT team?

CMOs in Australia and New Zealand are swiftly becoming tech decision-makers, usurping traditional IT roles, reveals new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
True innovation lies in the power of many
Unified Communications

True innovation lies in the power of many

In the digital age, strategic partnerships are far superior to internal research and development (R&D) or acquisitions, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition
Partner Programmes

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition

Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Blue Coat strengthens cloud security play with Elastica acquisition
Cloud Access Security Broker

Blue Coat strengthens cloud security play with Elastica acquisition

Blue Coat Systems is acquiring cloud security company Elastica for US$280 million in a move designed to strenghten the security vendor's cloud play.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
Canon Australia snaps up NZ's Converga for fourth buy in four years
Canon

Canon Australia snaps up NZ's Converga for fourth buy in four years

Canon Australia has snapped up New Zealand Post's managed services and digital process outsourcing company, Converga, for an undisclosed sum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Deloitte moves into cloud implementation and management with CSG buy
Storage

Deloitte moves into cloud implementation and management with CSG buy

Deloitte Australia has snapped up Cloud Solutions Group, in a deal which will see it adding implementation and managed cloud solutions to its line-up.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015