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French distie acquires WhiteGold...

Exclusive Networks acquires 70% of WhiteGold Solutions, marking its first foray outside EMEA with sights set on APAC expansion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014

Microsoft

Sue You! … Microsoft takes Samsung to court

Microsoft has filed legal action against Samsung, accusing the South Korean tech giant of breaching a contract.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

'Freedom still exists'... Revera CEO praises Telecom acquisition

Chief executive Robin Cockayne sits down with Heather Wright to talk about the Telecom acquisition, standing in rivers and dinner in the Cockayne household.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2014

Lenovo

Opportunities aplenty as smartphone sales surge...

Smartphone sales hit a record 295.3m in Q2 2014, as demand for mobile computing soars, buoyed by cheap models and emerging markets.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

Data Loss Prevention

'Alarming' gaps in Kiwi security leave critical infrastructure open

New survey reveals 86% of NZ and AU critical infrastructures suffered security breaches last year, surpassing the global average.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

Marketing Technologies

Adobe: Digital excellence 'closely linked' to revenue growth

Marketers in Australia and New Zealand who deliver best practices are pulling further away from their competitors...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Apps

New Apple acquisition… All's Swell that ends Swell?

Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

Unified Communications

Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...

Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2014

Microsoft

Satya Nadella... Cloud and Proud?

Microsoft's cloud growth boosts earnings under CEO Nadella, with revenue of $23.38bn for quarter ending June 30.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014

Apple

Analysts brand Apple / IBM mobility deal a 'formidable' partnership

Apple and IBM's new 'formidable' partnership sets to revolutionise enterprise mobility, with IBM selling Apple devices and developing iOS cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014

Microsoft

Thousands axed as Nadella reshapes Microsoft's future

In a bold move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to cut 18,000 jobs, focusing on streamlining and integrating Nokia, reshaping the tech giant's future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2014

Microsoft

Expert view: Apple / IBM deal

Warwick prof analyses Apple/IBM deal, saying it marries consumer mobile mastery with enterprise system expertise, posing challenges and opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014